Pine Ridge Police Department

Final round of voting. Support your Airport Eagles Baseball player Rylan Bullis win Lexington County athlete of the year.

https://lexingtonchronicle.com/athleteoftheyear

The final vote is open to decide Lexington County's Male and Female Athletes of the Year!

For the next week, vote once per day for your selections for Athlete of the Year and look out for the winners to be revealed on July 2. Information on the nominees and a link to vote can be found on our website!

https://lexingtonchronicle.com/athleteoftheyear

We cannot wait to see everyone at the Back to School Bash!

Wood Elementary School
Congaree Elementary School
Pine Ridge Middle School

Mark your calendars, save the date, this is an event you do NOT want to miss!

The Town of Pine Ridge, South Carolina and the Pine Ridge Police Department are excited to announce our First Annual Back to School Bash in partnership with Congaree Cares.

The Back to School Bash will be held at 2768 Fish Hatchery Road (Midland Softball Fields).
Bounce Houses, a DUNK TANK, DJ Ronny Lane will DJ this family friendly, community-oriented event. Looney ballooney will be on site with free balloon animals, free face painting (Ladybug's Facepainting), free cotton candy and so much more. This is an event you do not want to miss.
Games, Music, Sweet treats(Kimberly's Southern Treats) and so much more.
Food Trucks Taco Grill LLC and@TravelChef Mac will also be in attendance.
The The Nut Wagon will also be in attendance with delicious peanuts.

FREE school supplies (while supplies last)

Local Vendors will be onsite as well. A great, family friendly event for all to enjoy!

While onsite you can sign your daughter up to play at Midland Softball.

Pine Ridge Town Hall is accepting donations of:
📓 Notebooks
✏️ Pencils & Pens
🎒 Backpacks
🖍️ Crayons & Markers
📏 Rulers
🧴 Hand Sanitizer
📄 Paper

We hope to see you and your family there!

Who would you like to see in the dunk tank?

Wood Elementary School
Pine Ridge Middle School
Congaree Elementary School

Calling all local business owners, civic groups, churches and community members.

Together, we can make a difference in a child’s school year!
The Pine Ridge Police Department is currently accepting donations for students of all grades and ages. Every backpack, pack of pencils, notebooks, etc helps a child start the school year prepared, confident, and ready to learn.

Your support can make a lasting impact on local families and students.

📌 Items Needed:
• Backpacks (all ages)
• Notebooks & Folders
• Pencils, Pens, Markers & Crayons
• Glue, Scissors & Erasers
• Lunch Boxes & Water Bottles
• Tissues, Wipes & More

📍 Drop-Off Location:
Pine Ridge Town Hall
2757 Fish Hatchery Road
West Columbia, SC 29172

❤️ Thank you in advance for your generosity and support. Together, we can help students start the school year strong and set them up for success!

From NewSouth Waste/Tyler Sanitation:

There will be no change to the pickup schedule because of the Juneteenth Holiday. Pickup will still be on Friday June 19th.

Please place your carts at the curb as usual.

Have a great weekend!

To the Members of Our Community,

Thank you for the trust placed in me by our community, our officers, and our Town Council. It is an honor to serve as Chief of Police for the Pine Ridge Police Department. I serve in the role as Chief of Police with humility, a deep sense of responsibility, and a firm commitment to public service.

Public safety is not achieved by police alone. It is built through strong partnerships with residents, neighborhood leaders, businesses, faith communities, and local organizations.

This award would not have been possible without the support from members of our wonderful community. Thank you for your support. I look forward to seeing you at our Back to School Bash on July 25th.

Chief

Last night at the council meeting, Mayor Daniel Davis presented Pine Ridge Police Department’s Chief Frankie Neeley with the 2026 The Lexington County Chronicle’s Best Law Enforcement Officer award.

Congratulations on this well deserved award.

As Chief of Police, Frankie is responsible for maintaining law and order in our town, ensuring that our citizens feel safe and protected. He oversees the operations of the police department, manages and directs police personnel, and ensures that state laws and town ordinances are enforced in a fair and equitable manner.

In addition to managing the day-to-day operations of the police department, he is also responsible for developing and implementing long-term strategies to address public safety issues in our community. This includes collaborating with other local law enforcement agencies, community organizations, and town officials to identify and address the root causes of crimes and areas of concern while implementing effective prevention measures.

Ultimately, Chief Neeley is a vital part of our community's leadership team, working tirelessly to protect and serve our citizens, maintain public safety, while building stronger relationships with the public, our residents and local businesses.

Thank you Chief Neeley for your unwavering dedication, support and commitment to our Town. We are very fortunate to have you as our Chief.

We know it's early, but Walmart has some amazing Back-to-School deals. Your donations will help us give students free school supplies at our back to school bash on July 25th.

🖍 ✏️ 🔥
School Glue - 25¢
Folders - 25¢
Crayola Crayons - 50¢
Composition Books - 38¢
Pen + Gear Erasers - 47¢
And SO much MORE!!!

Vote for Airport Eagles Baseball’s Rylan Bullis for player of the year! Let’s go Eagles!

Vote here for The State’s Midlands 2026 high school baseball Player of the Year Polls for the high school baseball player of the year ends June 17, and you can vote for your favorite player as often as you want.

Calling All Businesses & Community Supporters!

As we look ahead to the next school year, we want to make sure every child in our community walks into their classroom on day one feeling confident, prepared, and ready to learn. But many families face financial hardships that make purchasing essential school supplies difficult.
You can make a direct impact by participating in our Back to School Bash by donating school supplies. Every donation helps us prepare local students for a successful school year. Whether you're a business, organization, or individual, your contribution can make a real difference.

If you'd like to donate items, please bring donations to Pine Ridge Town Hall. Together, let's make sure every child starts the school year confident, prepared, and ready to learn.

Donation Deadline July 20th

Please join us in congratulating SRO Robinson on 5 years of service with the Pine Ridge Police Department. 🙌🏼 💙 🚔

SRO Robinson is a dedicated SRO at Wood Elementary School. SRO Robinson has gone above and beyond to build strong relationships with school staff, district employees and most importantly the students. His presence in the school has not only helped ensure a safe learning environment but has also inspired trust, respect, and positive connections between law enforcement and our youth.

Thank you, SRO Robinson, for your unwavering dedication and service to our community.

Congratulations on 5 years of service to the Pine Ridge Community—we are grateful for all that you do! 🎉

If you have not had the opportunity to meet SRO Robinson yet, you are in luck! He will have a meet your SRO table set up at our Back to School Bash on July 25th. Stop by and say hello. Meet your dedicated SRO before school begins. (We just might convince him to get in the dunk tank).

Pictured below SRO Robinson and Mayor Daniel Davis

Please SHARE, SHARE, SHARE! We want the Town of Pine Ridge to Shine with Patriotism!

🇺🇸✨ SHOW YOUR PATRIOTIC PRIDE, Pine Ridge ✨🇺🇸

Help celebrate America's 250th Anniversary by joining the Town of Pine Ridge 250 Patriotic Decorating Contest! 🎉
Decorate your home or business with red, white, and blue spirit and help make The Town of Pine Ridge shine as we honor 250 years of American history! 🇺🇸⭐

📅 Decorating Period: June 8–July 1st, 2026
👀 Judging: July 2nd 2026

🎉 Winners Announced: July 14th, 2026, Town Council Meeting
Your display may include:
🇺🇸 American flags
🎆 Historical themes
🔴⚪🔵 Red, white & blue decorations
💡 Lights, banners, inflatables, creative patriotic displays, etc

📸 To enter:
1️⃣ Decorate the exterior of your home or business
2️⃣ Send an email to [email protected]
3️⃣ Attach up to FIVE photos of the area to be judged (include your address)
✔️ Open to all Town of Pine Ridge residents
✔️ Homes and businesses eligible
✔️ Decorations must be visible from the street
Prizes:
1st Place – $100 Gift Card
2nd Place-$50 Gift Card
3rd Place-$25 Gift Card

Judges will be looking for creativity, originality, patriotic spirit, visual impact, and attention to detail!

Let's make Pine Ridge sparkle with patriotism as we celebrate 250 years of American independence!