There's a new sheriff in town for Charleston County as Sheriff elect Carl Ritchie was sworn in Tuesday morning.His swearing in comes after the historic election

The former police chief of Mount Pleasant took the oath of office Tuesday morning to become Charleston County’s new sheriff.

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.

Charleston County swore in its sheriff-elect, Carl Ritchie. Ritchie was welcomed by county officials and law enforcement. He served as Mount Pleasant’s police chief, and was a member of the Mount Pleasant Town Council.