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Kershaw County Sheriff's Office This is the official page of your Kershaw County Sheriff’s Office. Your viewpoints are important and help us understand how we can serve you better.

KCSO FACEBOOK PAGE POLICY (8/24/2021)

We welcome the viewpoints of all our citizens on any issue we post. We respect your First Amendment “Freedom of Speech” and encourage you to submit your questions, comments, and concerns, but please note we (as law enforcement) will not maintain a platform that allows unlawful activity. Please note that your Kershaw County Sheriff's Office’s social media sites are monitored online discussion sites and not a public forum. Your Kershaw County Sheriff's Office social media sites are not to be used to report emergencies. If you have an emergency, please call 9-1-1. Your Kershaw County Sheriff's Office retains the discretion and reserves the right to remove and/or not allow comment(s) to be posted. Your Kershaw County Sheriff's Office reserves the right to modify this policy at any time and all modifications will be posted. Continued use of your Kershaw County Sheriff's Office social media sites following the posting of any modification signifies acceptance of such modification. Your Kershaw County Sheriff’s Office reserves the right to ban users or delete submissions that contain: (1) postings which violates any local, state, or federal law; (2) vulgar language; (3) personal attacks of any kind; (4) offensive comments that target or disparage any ethnic, racial, or religious group; (5) spam or include links to other sites; (6) clearly off topic; (7) advocate illegal activity; (8) promote particular services, products, or political organizations; (9) infringe on copyrights or trademarks; and/or (10) use personally identifiable medical information. If you are banned, you may appeal your ban (immediately) or request to be unbanned (after 90 days) by submitting an email to [email protected]. You may report any post or comment to Facebook directly if you feel it violates their community standards. https://m.facebook.com/communitystandards

Please keep your comments coming. But, please keep them clean, civil, on topic, and lawful. Your rights are very important to us. Every other citizen on this page also has rights that are very important to us.

10/19/2026
10/18/2026

Chief Deputy Clifton Howle’s vehicle stands in honor outside the Darlington County Sheriff’s Office, serving as a solemn tribute to a life dedicated to service and to the community he proudly served.

Chief Howle will be remembered for his selflessness, unwavering determination, and steadfast commitment to going above and beyond the call of duty. His dedication, compassion, and service will leave a lasting impact on all who had the privilege of knowing and serving alongside him.

During this difficult time, we ask that you continue to keep Chief Howle’s family, friends, and colleagues in your thoughts and prayers as they navigate this tremendous loss. May they find comfort, strength, and peace in the days ahead. 💙🖤

10/17/2026
10/16/2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Sheriff Michael August
Date: 10/16/2026

It is with heavy hearts that the Darlington County Sheriff’s Office and Sheriff Michael August announce the passing of Chief Deputy Clifton J. Howle.

Chief Howle was a good man, with a kind heart who treated others with kindness and respect. His genuine nature, warm personality, and ability to bring a smile to those around him made him truly special. Chief was more than a colleague and a leader; he was someone we cared about deeply, and his loss will be felt by all who had the privilege of knowing and working alongside him.

Clifton Howle started his career in law enforcement in 1993 working at South Carolina Probation Pardon and Parole (PPP). Through his career at PPP, he held several positions and worked his way up from Agent in Charge to Assistant Deputy Director for field operations. After retiring from PPP in 2022, Clifton took on a new role as a Municipal Judge in the town of Mcbee and Jefferson. In 2025, Clifton came with Sheriff Michael August’s administration as Chief Deputy.

It was truly an honor to have worked alongside him and he will be greatly missed by his family, friends, and colleagues. At this time, we ask that you keep his family in your thoughts and prayers as they navigate this tremendous loss.

Once arrangements have been made by Chief Howle’s family, we will follow up with more information.

10/16/2026

🚨 Parent Group Meeting Tomorrow! 🚨
Join Kershaw County First Steps & Parents as Teachers for our “All About Safety” Parent Group Meeting! Come learn helpful safety tips to keep your little ones safe at home, in the car, and in the community.
🚒 Fire Truck on site!
🎁 Gift Basket Raffle!
🛍️ Goodies to take home!
💙 FREE for our families!
📅 Saturday, October 17, 2026
⏰ 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
📍 Trinity Apartments Courtyard
Trinity Ct., Camden, SC 29020
Bring the family and come learn, connect, and have some fun with us! Stronger Families. Brighter Futures.

🏆 KCSO SHIFT OF THE QUARTER 🏆Please help us congratulate your KCSO Shift of the Quarter: East Wateree School Resource Of...
10/15/2026

🏆 KCSO SHIFT OF THE QUARTER 🏆

Please help us congratulate your KCSO Shift of the Quarter: East Wateree School Resource Officer (SRO) Team.

In photo from left to right: Master Deputy Stephanie Clark, Corporal Atiana Chestnut, Deputy Hunter Webb, Deputy Robert Harden, Lieutenant Kerry Shelton, Sergeant Billy Dunlap, and Master Deputy Trey Thompson.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR DONATION!Your Kershaw County Sheriff’s Office wants to give a huge THANK YOU to Ryan Branham for host...
10/15/2026

THANK YOU FOR YOUR DONATION!

Your Kershaw County Sheriff’s Office wants to give a huge THANK YOU to Ryan Branham for hosting the Hard Hat Invitation golf tournament and donating $1,000 to the Kershaw County Sheriff’s Foundation.

Members of your Kershaw County Sheriff's crisis negotiations team attended The 2026 South Carolina Crisis Negotiators Al...
10/15/2026

Members of your Kershaw County Sheriff's crisis negotiations team attended The 2026 South Carolina Crisis Negotiators Alliance Conference this week in Myrtle Beach SC.

As Halloween night approaches on Saturday, October 31, 2026, your Kershaw County Sheriff's Office wants to ensure our yo...
10/15/2026

As Halloween night approaches on Saturday, October 31, 2026, your Kershaw County Sheriff's Office wants to ensure our youngest ghosts, goblins, and superheroes stay safe while trick-or-treating across Camden, Elgin, Lugoff, and surrounding areas.

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821 Ridgeway Road
Lugoff, SC
29078

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
Friday 8:30am - 5pm

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(803) 425-1512

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