Willis Bowers is the Quiet Hero Beneath the Surface By Tom Mullikin In South Carolina, drowning is not a rare tragedy. It is unfortunately a persistent, but preventable one. Each year, lives are lost in our rivers, lakes, and coastal waters, often in silence and often in communities where accessContinue Reading
Members of the Irmo Fire District and the greater community recently gathered to honor and celebrate the life of former Fire Chief George Edward “Ed” Flowers, who passed away Tuesday, March 10. Flowers dedicated much of his life to public service, beginning his career with the Irmo Fire District inContinue Reading
Laclarence Lamarcus Anderson, 43, of Columbia, has been sentenced to more than 24 years in federal prison following a jury trial where Anderson was convicted of 12 counts of drug and gun offenses. Evidence obtained in the investigation revealed that Anderson sold 10 firearms and quantities of methamphetamine, cocaine, andContinue Reading
From Washington state, New York, and South Carolina to Belgrade: Crime Stoppers Global Solutions meets with Serbian officials to discuss existing and future threats to children worldwide By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Crime Stoppers Global Solutions (CSGS), the international iteration of Crime Stoppers here in the U.S., met via Zoom,Continue Reading
Lt. Luis Rivera has completed the FBI’s National Academy in Quantico, Virginia. “Luis’ graduation from this prestigious national program strengthens both his leadership and our agency,” Lexington County Sheriff Jay Koon said. “The knowledge and experience he gained will help us continue delivering a high level of service to theContinue Reading
Media Personality Curtis Wilson honored with Order of the Palmetto By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Richland County Sheriff’s Department (RCSD) Deputy Curtis Wilson, an anchor and law-enforcement analyst for On Patrol: LIVE and news anchor for ABC Columbia (WOLO-TV), recently received the Order of the Palmetto, South Carolina’s highest award,Continue Reading
The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) is being honored through a new initiative led by the Society of Former Agents of SLED and its 501(c)(3) subsidiary, the Foundation of Former Employees of SLED (FFESLED). The foundation has announced efforts to establish a permanent K9 Memorial at SLED Headquarters. TheContinue Reading
Looking for a way to kickstart your weekend with high-energy action? The Irmo Fire District’s High Intensity Team (HIT) is hosting a free community workout Saturday, March 21, and residents are invited to train alongside local firefighters. Whether you’re ready to push your limits or simply want to enjoy aContinue Reading
By Michael DeSumma The Columbia-Richland Fire Department honored the work of its members at the department’s annual awards ceremony February 20. Thirty-eight awards were presented during the event at C.A. Johnson High School. A majority of honors went to firefighters who went above and beyond the call of duty toContinue Reading
Photo from L to R: Irmo Mayor Bill Danielson, Richland County Councilman Jason Branham, Corporal Christopher Stokes, Irmo Police Chief Bobby Dale, Irmo Police Department Community Foundation President Hamed Javad, Sergeant Brett Mielke Irmo — Christopher Stokes, a corporal with the Irmo Police Department, has been selected as the recipientContinue Reading
Award is the namesake of 2021 National Sheriff of the Year Leon Lott By W. Thomas Smith Jr. The S.C. Black Belt Hall of Fame (SCBBHOF) presented Tarrant County (Texas) Sheriff Bill E. Waybourn with the prestigious LEON LOTT – FIRST THROUGH THE DOOR AWARD during an awards dinner heldContinue Reading