New title, same mission: Suzi Roberts pledges to continue advocacy for kids as Miss South Carolina
Suzi Roberts knows what it feels like to have a dream come true, and hopes to share that feeling with children who... Read More
Sheriff Lott #1 “most-powerful” person in FREE TIMES power rankings
By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott has been named the Midlands’ #1 “most-powerful” person in Free Times’ annual... Read More
Eight Questions for Corporal Marcus Kim, RCSD
By Jisoo Lee Special to Midlands Anchor Richland County Sheriff’s Dept. (RCSD) Corporal Marcus Kim is one of several highly visible faces... Read More
WREN continues work to build nest for women’s rights in South Carolina
The work never ends for South Carolina’s Women’s Rights and Empowerment Network (WREN), but some occasions demand a celebration of what the... Read More
Summit aims to strengthen relationships between law enforcement and the community
COLUMBIA, S.C. – The Richland County Sheriff’s Dept. (RCSD) is one of several primary participants in the second-annual MOVING FORWARD TOGETHER SUMMIT,... Read More
Fun for all at YOUTH AND HOOPS basketball tourney
By W. Thomas Smith Jr. COLUMBIA, S.C. – Deputies and senior officers with the Richland County Sheriff’s Department (RCSD) coached, officiated, and... Read More
A Thank You Note for Public Servants
Early on the morning of May 27, two Cayce Department of Public Safety officers made a routine traffic stop. It was as... Read More
Miss Columbia joins forces with Harvest Hope to feed hungry children
Summer can be the most difficult of times for families living in poverty. Nearly 60 percent of South Carolina children qualify for... Read More
Riding with A&E’s ‘LIVE PD’ Deputies of Richland County
Having abandoned my television and cable bill about 10 years ago, I was left unawares when I’d heard Richland County Sheriff’s Department... Read More