Seven prisoners earn degrees
2023-05-31
On May 26, a ceremony at Richland County’s Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center honored seven detainees for completing their GED certification coursework. Since 2017, 64Continue Reading
County honors first responders
2023-05-31
National EMS Week (May 21-27) celebrates the emergency medical service profession and its providers, shining a spotlight on first responders. This year, Richland County EMSContinue Reading
Associate commissioners join conservation district
2023-05-25
New associate commissioners Mary Beth McSwain and Sarah Burnham have joined the Richland Soil and Water Conservation District (RSWCD). McSwain and Burnham join the existingContinue Reading
Sheriff Lott holds memorial service for fallen deputies
2023-05-16
The wreath-laying ceremony begins National Police Week for RCSD By W. Thomas Smith Jr. The families of fallen deputies gathered at the gates ofContinue Reading
Columbia’s Building Better Communities receives top FBI leadership award
2023-05-13
FBI director’s award recognizes “outstanding contributions to our nation’s communities” By W. Thomas Smith Jr. BUILDING BETTER COMMUNTIES (BBC), a Columbia-based nonprofit which helpsContinue Reading
Sheriff shares safety tips with seniors at Still Hopes
2023-05-05
By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott helped launch the Life Engagements Town Hall series at Still Hopes Episcopal Retirement Community inContinue Reading
Richland County updates fireworks ordinance
2023-05-03
With the adoption of a new fireworks ordinance, Richland County Council is introducing major changes to the county’s fireworks laws. County council passed the ordinanceContinue Reading
Firetruck pull raises $26,000 to fight cancer
2023-04-22
The Columbia-Richland Fire Department’s (CRFD) 10th annual Firetruck Pull helped the effort to end childhood cancers. More than $26,000 was raised at the April 1Continue Reading
Scout Motors Plans to Establish Manufacturing Operations in Richland County
2023-03-05
Record-setting $2 billion investment has the potential to create 4,000 or more permanent jobs The Richland County Economic Development Office is pleased to announce that Continue Reading
Lights at Riverbanks
2022-11-30
County representatives recently attended a kickoff event for Lights at Riverbanks Zoo. The group included Councilmembers Cheryl English, Jesica Mackey, Chakisse Newton and Gretchen Barron,Continue Reading
Sheriff Lott and RCSD collecting food for WACH-FOX Share Your Holiday event
2022-11-23
Annual food drive supports Harvest Hope Food Bank By W. Thomas Smith Jr. The Richland County Sheriff’s Department (RCSD) is once again seeking donations ofContinue Reading