Kendra Dove makes history
2023-07-26
On July 14, Richland County held a swearing-in ceremony for Treasurer Kendra Dove. After serving as deputy treasurer for the past 16 years, Dove isContinue Reading
The Sheriff and his oak tree
2023-07-24
Commanding oak stands as a tangible testament to Sheriff Leon Lott’s 26 years in office so far By W. Thomas Smith Jr. In the SpringContinue Reading
Turning Pages, Richland Library join forces
2023-07-13
Turning Pages SC, an adult literacy nonprofit, and Richland Library have joined forces in a partnership aimed at improving literacy in the community. This collaborationContinue Reading
Spirits sprout at Ag + Art Tour
2023-06-23
Last weekend, 15 farm- and art-related sites around Richland County highlighted agriculture and the arts as part of the S.C. Ag + Art Tour. TheContinue Reading
Battle of the Badges Blood Drive 2023 nets nearly 60 units of blood
2023-06-02
The Richland County Sheriff’s Department once again wins tri-agency competition By W. Thomas Smith Jr. For the eighth year in a row, the RichlandContinue Reading
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