Dorchester County Sheriff Sam Richardson was briefed on the investigation of a K-9 death in late July and the decision not to prosecute the deputy involved.

Dorchester County’s new sheriff has been sworn into office. Sam Richardson, who previously served as chief deputy at the Dorchester County Sheriff’s Office, took his oath of office during a noon ceremony at the county’s courthouse in St.

Sam Richardson, who served as chief deputy at the Dorchester County Sheriff’s Office, took his oath of office during a noon ceremony at the county’s courthouse in St. George. He is the first Black Republican sheriff in South Carolina history.

Sam Richardson claims victory in Dorchester County Sheriff race." Richardson is set to replace Sheriff L.C. Knight, who has led the Dorchester County Sh

Two Lowcountry counties are ushering in the new year with new sheriffs. Carl Ritchie (R) will be sworn in as the new Charleston County Sheriff during a 9 a.m. ceremony Tuesday in the Charleston County Council Chambers at the Lonnie Hamilton Public Services Building in North Charleston.