Sheriff L.C. Knight is set to retire, and a new sheriff will soon be sworn into office. But voters in Dorchester County will first decide between two candidates. Democratic candidate Charles Frederick,

Sam Richardson will replace Democrat L.C. Knight as Dorchester County's new sheriff. He will become the first Black Republican Sheriff in South Carolina.

Sam Richardson defeated opponent Charles Frederick in Tuesday’s race for Dorchester County sheriff. Voters cast their ballots and decided to give the chief deputy a promotion. It comes as longtime sheriff L.