Richland County to Welcome $112.5 Million Solar Farm
2025-07-17
EASTOVER – A new solar energy project is coming to southeast Richland County. Pontiac Solar LLC has announced plans to invest $112.5 million to buildContinue Reading
Richland County Approves $1.45 Billion Budget for 2025-2026
2025-07-16
Richland County Council has officially adopted its budget for Fiscal Year 2025-2026. During a meeting held June 17, Council approved the $1,457,108,024 spending plan afterContinue Reading
Secretary of State Urges Donors to “Give Wisely” After Texas Flooding
2025-07-16
South Carolina Secretary of State Mark Hammond is reminding the public to be cautious when donating to disaster relief efforts following severe flooding in KerrContinue Reading
Joe Wilson: On passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill
2025-07-09
Congressman Joe Wilson (R-SC) made the following statement upon the final Congressional passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill: Voters made their mandate clear inContinue Reading
SCDMV to Roll Out New, More Secure Driver’s Licenses and ID Cards This Fall
2025-07-09
The South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles (SCDMV) has announced plans to begin issuing newly redesigned driver’s licenses, beginner’s permits, and identification cards this fall.Continue Reading
Fake DMV Texts Still Circulating—Officials Urge Caution
2025-07-07
The South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles (SCDMV) is warning residents about scam text messages impersonating the agency. The SCDMV does not collect toll fees,Continue Reading
Richland County Mailing Notices for Property Value Changes
2025-07-02
COLUMBIA, S.C. — Richland County property owners may soon receive mail from the County Assessor’s Office if their property’s assessed value has changed by $1,000Continue Reading
COMET’s Maurice Pearl Elected to State Transportation Board
2025-06-20
COLUMBIA — Maurice Pearl, Executive Director and CEO of The Central Midlands Regional Transit Authority (The COMET), has been elected Vice President of the BoardContinue Reading
SCDNR Director addresses S.C. Chamber’s Environmental Affairs Committee
2025-06-17
Mullikin presents a “path forward” for South Carolina By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Dr. Tom Mullikin, director of the S.C. Department of Natural Resources,Continue Reading
Employees of the Year recognized by the S.C. Department of Natural Resources
2025-06-16
Five honored by state agency for 2024 By W. Thomas Smith Jr. The S.C. Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) recognized five of its best asContinue Reading
Richland County passes hate intimidation ordinance
2025-06-11
Richland County Council has unanimously passed the first county-level hate intimidation ordinance in the state of South Carolina. Under this new ordinance, it will beContinue Reading