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
Richland County Sheriff’s Department again wins Battle of the Badges
2025-07-01
Tenth annual summer blood drive deemed a success by all three participating first-responder agencies By W. Thomas Smith Jr. For the 10th year in aContinue Reading
Richland County Sheriff’s Department to host 14th-annual Guardians of the Night
2025-06-10
Deputies and K9s will race in the popular 5K alongside Midlands-area runners, many participating with their pet dogs By W. Thomas Smith Jr. RegistrationContinue Reading
Sheriff Lott and RCSD to kick-off Independence Day with annual workout at the S.C. State House
2025-06-08
The July 4 event honors fallen Soldier and RCSD Deputy Ryan Rawl By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Registration is open for the 13th-annual RYAN RAWLContinue Reading
Richland County Sheriff’s Department, other S.C. agencies, honored for K-9 sacrifices
2025-05-19
Five K-9s from three S.C. LE agencies perished in 2024 By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Deceased K-9s with the Richland County (S.C.) Sheriff’s Department haveContinue Reading
Sheriff’s Department achieves state licensing in Advanced Life Support
2025-03-28
Special medical training for Richland County deputies puts them in a class of their own By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Following months of intensive trainingContinue Reading