RCSD: Two 17-year-olds charged with the murder of an A.C. Flora student last week
The Richland County Sheriff’s Department says they arrested two 17-year-olds and charged them with the murder of an A.C. Flora student last week.
Richland County Sheriff’s Department
Richland County deputies arrest suspect they say shot two people Tuesday morning
The Richland County Sheriff’s Department says they arrested a man who shot two people in a home on Shorecrest Drive yesterday morning.
RCSD investigating shooting at the Magnuson Hotel that injured a man
The Richland County Sheriff’s Department says they are investigating a shooting at the Magnuson Hotel that injured a man on Sunday.
Local first responders roll up their sleeves for a good cause in the Battle of the Badges Blood Drive
Today, Columbia police, Richland County deputies and Columbia firefighters rolled up their sleeves to save lives and have a little friendly competition. Each year, departments partner with the Red Cross to see which agency can donate the most blood.
RCSD investigating a homicide after a man is found unresponsive in a car with bullet holes in it
The Richland County Sheriff’s Department is investigating a fatal shooting after they found a man unresponsive in a car that had bullet holes in it.
Sheriff Leon Lott joins Rep. Todd Rutherford to explain new law designed to combat catalytic converter thefts
Here in the Midlands, hundreds of converters are stolen every year. On Tuesday, Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott joined Representative Todd Rutherford to explain a new law, sponsored by Rutherford, that will combat the growing thefts.
Local leaders, activists reflect on one year death anniversary of George Floyd
COLUMBIA (WOLO): Tuesday, May 25th, marks one year since the death of George Floyd. The 46-year-old black man killed at the hands of Minneapolis police sparked a racial justice movement and demands for police reforms across the country. Here in the midlands, local leaders and activists are reflecting and looking to move moving forward in the wake of Floyd’s death. …
Local authorities call on the community to donate blood in the Battle of the Badges this Friday
Tuesday, the Columbia Police Department, Columbia Fire Department and Richland County Sheriff’s Department issued a challenge for blood donations. They’re kicking off the annual “Battle of the Badges Blood Drive” which takes place Friday.
Help local police and firefighters compete for a good cause in the Battle of the Badges Blood Drive on Friday
You can join local law enforcement and firefighters in the Battle of the Badges Blood Drive. It starts Friday from 7 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Richland County Decker Center and at the Charles Drew Wellness Center.
RCSD: Ft. Jackson trainee who hijacked a school bus tried to escape from jail and the hospital
The Richland County Sheriff’s Department says the Fort Jackson trainee who hijacked a school bus tried to escape from jail and the hospital.
