Departing Springdale Police Chief Kevin Cornett was honored
at the Greater Cayce-West Columbia Chamber of Commerce Breakfast, Tuesday. It was at Mt. Tabor Lutheran Church in West Columbia.

Cornett was praised for his professionalism and community involvement by S.C. Rep. Micah Caskey who worked with Cornett as a prosecutor with the 11th Circuit Solicitor’s Office. State Sen. Katrina Shealy said she is proud of Cornett, and she welcomed incoming Springdale Police Chief Andrew “Bear” Richbourg. Cornett was also presented with a Legislative Resolution from the state in appreciation for his service to Springdale.

Richbourg assumed leadership of the department on May 24. Cornett left the position to become chief the Isle of Palms Police Department.