USC, students say they have to prioritize safety in off-campus apartments
Students reflect on the safety precautions they take in response to crime.
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Tag: Richland County Sheriff’s Department
Broadway dancer last seen in Columbia park still missing after nearly 3 weeks
Private investigator, family say he could be in a vulnerable state.
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Recent guard arrests, detainee overdoses highlight contraband issues at Alvin S. Glenn
Richland County’s jail has seen more than a dozen contraband-related officer arrests in the past year.
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A day for mental health advocacy in SC
Mental Health Advocacy Day was designed to celebrate gains and raise awareness for the state’s mental health needs.
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Columbia City Council approves $1 million to help attract officers
Columbia City Council approved over $1 million in funding for upgrades to police radios and vehicles at its Nov. 1 meeting. The funding is designed to help with officer recruitment and retention amid an ongoing staff shortage.
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Candy hazards to look out for this Halloween
Make sure to check your kid’s Halloween candy.
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Richland sheriff plans to crack down on more homeless camps
Where are the homeless being relocated? And why now?
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Richland 2 implements new rules after high school football fight
Harry Parone Stadium has been the home to Spring Valley High School football since 1970 (Photo by...
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Richland County sheriff lines back up after 32 hours
Photo of the front of the Richland County Sheriff’s Department building. (Photo by Connor...
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Thursday shooting threat won’t step up security at Saturday’s Dreher-Flora game
A City of Columbia Police car sits in front of Dreher High School. There was increased law...
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Pastors press Richland County sheriff to expand inquiry into officer-involved shooting
Lawyers and religious leaders held a press conference at the Richland County Sheriff’s Department to discuss last Saturday’s officer-involved shooting and press for more accountability.
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Funeral plans set for man killed in officer-involved shooting
Body cam footage from a Richland County deputy involved in Saturday night’s shooting of Irvin Charley paint a fuller picture of the scene.
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