The evolution of an RCSD captain
2025-11-22
Larry Payne’s life’s work is reflected in his three decades of service to Richland County By W. Thomas Smith Jr. In January 2018, then-Lieutenant LarryContinue Reading
Bonding, earning trust, and building self-esteem in kids
2025-11-20
High Five Fridays have become an exciting beginning to the last day of each week By W. Thomas Smith Jr. For years (during the schoolyear)Continue Reading
RCSD Photo Honored for Breast Cancer Awareness Support By W. Thomas Smith Jr.
2025-10-30
Photograph becomes “Photo of the Week” in top national publication By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Sheriff Leon Lott (on the far right wearing a pinkContinue Reading
Deputy presented retirement credentials at age 92
2025-10-23
Sheriff Lott honors retired Deputy and Vietnam veteran James L. Taylor Sr. By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Mr. James L. Taylor, Sr., a 92-year-old retiredContinue Reading
Richland County Sheriff addresses Spring Valley Rotary
2025-10-13
Lott says his Richland County Sheriff’s Department has changed the public narrative through new and emerging technologies as well as RCSD’s “peace officer” branding Continue Reading
RCSD School Resource Officer receives Servant Leadership award
2025-09-12
Richland County Deputy among five first-responders to be honored on the eve of the 24th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks By W.Continue Reading
Richland County Sheriff’s Department now has an official prayer
2025-08-18
Inspired by a century-old Texas Rangers’ prayer, W. Thomas Smith Jr. crafted a modern invocation for the Richland County Sheriff’s Department, reflecting faith, courage andContinue Reading
Richland County Deputy retires from three decades of U.S. Army service
2025-08-05
Popular ON PATROL: LIVE star Captain Danny Brown honored during ceremony By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Richland County Sheriff’s Department (RCSD) Captain and U.S. ArmyContinue Reading
NATIONAL NIGHT OUT KICKOFF this Saturday, July 26
2025-07-22
Event will precede the annual NNO nationwide event to be held next month By W. Thomas Smith Jr. The Richland County Sheriff’s Department (RCSD) isContinue Reading
MUSC Health Donates Life-Saving Devices to Richland County Deputies
2025-07-16
MUSC Health is teaming up with the Richland County Sheriff’s Department to help save lives. On July 9, the health system donated 14 automated externalContinue Reading
Richland County Sheriff’s deputies, S.C. legislators, other VIPs join SC7, Sunday-Tuesday
2025-07-15
Sixth annual expedition winding its way through the Midlands this week By W. Thomas Smith Jr. A hand-picked team from the Richland County Sheriff’s DepartmentContinue Reading