Heroes in Blue calls for compassion, empathy on anniversary of officer’s death
It has been almost two years since Forest Acres police officer Greg Alia was killed on duty, and his widow, Kassy Alia,... Read More
City of Columbia employee dies during Hurricane Irma
The following is a statement from City of Columbia’s city manager, Teresa Wilson. It is with a very heavy heart that I... Read More
“I Felt Like I Was Nothing”: Savvy Foods’ owner opens up about struggles with mental illness
As the founding president and chef at both Yellow Dog Barbecue and Savvy Foods, the hats Will Lacey wears are not limited... Read More
Bring on the eclipse: Local law enforcement, EMS, fire departments ready for anticipated one million tourists
This weekend, Columbia may host over seven times its normal population, as a total solar eclipse passes over what NASA has deemed... Read More
Richland County Sheriff’s Dept. unveils 14 of 16 new patrol cars
By W. Thomas Smith Jr. COLUMBIA, S.C. – The Richland County Sheriff’s Dept. (RCSD) unveiled its new fleet of 2017 Chevrolet Camaro... Read More
VICE NEWS TONIGHT attends Richland County Sheriff’s Dept. training for HBO segment
By W. Thomas Smith Jr. COLUMBIA, S.C. – Vice News Tonight, billed as covering “”underreported stories,” was in town this week, touring... Read More
Richland County Sheriff’s Dept. seeks information regarding 21-year cold-case murder
By W. Thomas Smith Jr. COLUMBIA, S.C. – This month marks the 21st anniversary of the unsolved stabbing-death of Columbia’s Jack Robinson,... Read More
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