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Lott to command S.C.’s state defense force

On November 23, 2018 by editorial staff

Nationally acclaimed sheriff will become head of the South Carolina State Guard COLUMBIA, S.C. – Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott will assume command of the historic S.C. State Guard (SCSG), Dec. 1, 2018. Lott, who currently serves as deputy commander SCSG (holding…

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The foundation of “AMERICA’S LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY”

On October 31, 2018 by editorial staff

By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Countless law enforcement agencies have achieved fame and notoriety over the previous 100 years. High profile criminal cases have led to the renown of many, as have the sheer number of police departments, sheriff’s offices and other…

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Richland County Sheriff’s Department leads shooting investigation in Florence County, South Carolina

On October 5, 2018 by editorial staff

The Richland County Sheriff’s Department is leading the investigation, and is the lead agency for release of all incident-related public information. By W. Thomas Smith Jr. In the immediate aftermath of Wednesday’s shooting of seven law enforcement officers (including four police officers…

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TROPICAL STORM FLORENCE

On September 15, 2018 by editorial staff

Senior Deputy Peter Hart and Deputy Rick Kelly, both members of the Richland County (S.C.) Sheriff’s Department’s Special Response (SWAT) Team, are seen here ensuring public safety and monitoring the impacts of Tropical Storm Florence as the now-degraded eye approaches Columbia, S.C.,…

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A South Carolina Sheriff’s Dept. deploys storm STRIKE TEAMS ahead of Hurricane Florence

On September 13, 2018 by editorial staff

By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Forty-eight hours prior to Hurricane Florence’s projected thrust into central South Carolina, the Richland County (S.C.) Sheriff’s Dept. (RCSD) was already manning RCSD’s command post and deploying disaster “strike teams” to the various regions of the county….

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SEVENTY-EIGHT YEARS OF AIRBORNE COMBAT

On August 16, 2018 by editorial staff

COMMEMORATING NATIONAL AIRBORNE DAY, AUGUST 16, 1940-2018 By W. Thomas Smith Jr. When I attended jump school nearly 40 years ago, there was a saying among non-paratroopers that ground week separated the men from the boys. Tower week separated the fools from…

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TWO-SERVICE VETERAN RECEIVES QUILT OF VALOR

On July 25, 2018 by editorial staff

By W. Thomas Smith Jr. COLUMBIA, S.C. – Lt. Col. (Ret.) Howard Tobias Rowell, U.S. Air Force Reserve (USAFR), received what he describes as “the most comforting award” recognizing his service in both the USAFR and the U.S. Marine Corps when he…

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Deputies, other LEOs train for active-shooter response in S.C.

On July 17, 2018 by editorial staff

By W. Thomas Smith Jr. COLUMBIA, S.C. – A report of “active shooter” at a local elementary school kicked off a major active-shooter response exercise for the Richland County Sheriff’s Dept. (RCSD), earlier today, with scores of RCSD deputies and other officers…

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Ryan Rawl Memorial Event kicks-off Independence Day in S.C.

On July 4, 2018 by editorial staff

Fitness event honoring fallen soldier precedes July 4th celebrations in Palmetto State By W. Thomas Smith Jr. COLUMBIA, S.C. – Richland County Sheriff’s Department (RCSD) Deputy and S.C. Army National Guard (SCARNG) officer Ryan Rawl will “never be forgotten,” says Richland County…

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Richland County (S.C.) Sheriff receives U.S. Army recognition

On June 1, 2018 by editorial staff

By W. Thomas Smith Jr. COLUMBIA, S.C. – Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott was one of four honorees inducted into the Fort Jackson Hall of Fame during ceremonies and a luncheon hosted by Maj. Gen. John P. Johnson, commanding general of Fort…

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Author: editorial staff

Lott to command S.C.’s state defense force

The foundation of “AMERICA’S LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY”

Richland County Sheriff’s Department leads shooting investigation in Florence County, South Carolina

TROPICAL STORM FLORENCE

A South Carolina Sheriff’s Dept. deploys storm STRIKE TEAMS ahead of Hurricane Florence

SEVENTY-EIGHT YEARS OF AIRBORNE COMBAT

TWO-SERVICE VETERAN RECEIVES QUILT OF VALOR

Deputies, other LEOs train for active-shooter response in S.C.

Ryan Rawl Memorial Event kicks-off Independence Day in S.C.

Richland County (S.C.) Sheriff receives U.S. Army recognition