2 deaths in 2 days — investigations underway after drug overdoses at Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center
Two deaths have occurred in just the past two days inside the Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center.
Sheriff Leon Lott
“He lost his partner” — RCSD mourns death of K-9 Wick
Investigators say around 1 a.m. Thursday morning, K-9 Specialist Zaid Abdullah and K-9 Wick were in pursuit of a suspect on foot when K-9 Wick’s leash broke.
Columbia NAACP chapter asks community to join in the fight against gun violence
The branch has a ‘Parents for Peace’ committee that aims to reduce violence in the community and support families that have been impacted.
Richland County judge denies bond for 17-year-old charged with shooting police K9
Taylor’s attorney also asked the judge to drop the attempted murder charge saying that the defendant did not mean to shoot at the deputy. Hodge believes Taylor was in fact aiming for him.
RCSD and local nonprofit team up to tackle gun violence in Columbia
Specialized deputies, known as the community action team, work alongside Building Better Communities.
Community leaders announce Bluff Road improvement project
The project aims to bring affordable assisted living, healthcare, a marketplace and a police substation to the Lower Richland community.
Man charged in connection to 2020 Columbia riots receives prison sentence
For all of the charges, Barnard was sentenced to a total of two years in prison. Sheriff Lott says this sentence should have been closer to the maximum of 35 years behind bars.
Sheriff Leon Lott and ABC Columbia’s Curtis Wilson host Christmas party for seniors
“For the seniors of this community and this area, we appreciate it, we love it. We had a wonderful time. Everything was beautiful. We had lots of gifts and good food, and good fellowship!” says McEachern
K9 Deputy CJ sworn in to Richland County Sheriff’s Department
The canine officer will help with wellness and crisis intervention with both deputies and civilians.
Salvation Army of the Midlands holds annual Christmas Kick-off at the State House
“We know in the Midlands that every time that bell rings, a mom sleeps a little bit easier because she knows her kids are going to eat dinner tonight. We know that every time that bell rings, a dad has hope and sleeps a little bit easier tonight because he knows his kids and his family are gonna have a roof over their heads,” Craddock says.
