Columbia first in state to receive LEED Certification
2023-07-26
The Columbia Public Works Department has announced the city has achieved LEED Gold certification. Columbia is part of a growing group to be certified usingContinue Reading
Richland launches Residential rental property registration program
2023-07-26
Richland County’s new Residential Rental Property Registration Program will change registration and business license requirements for residential rental properties in unincorporated areas of the county.Continue Reading
Kendra Dove makes history
2023-07-26
On July 14, Richland County held a swearing-in ceremony for Treasurer Kendra Dove. After serving as deputy treasurer for the past 16 years, Dove isContinue Reading
City Manager Teresa Wilson Elected President of state association
2023-07-14
Columbia City Manager Teresa Wilson has been elected President of the South Carolina City and County Management Association (SCCCMA). Outgoing President Tim Harper, County Administrator,Continue Reading
Britt Poole to serve as executive director for Central Midlands Council of Governments
2023-06-30
Britt Poole has been hired as the new Executive Director for the Central Midlands Council of Governments (CMCOG,) effective July 1. Poole comes to theContinue Reading
Columbia taking applications for home improvement program
2023-06-21
Columbia’s Community Development Department will begin accepting applications for a new housing rehabilitation program, Single-Family Housing Improvement for Neighborhood Enhancement (SHINE). This program includes projectsContinue Reading
Lending a Hand
2023-06-21
On May 31, County Councilman Derrek Pugh volunteered his time at Goodwill’s donation center on Broad River Road in Irmo. It was Goodwill Day forContinue Reading
Associate commissioners join conservation district
2023-05-25
New associate commissioners Mary Beth McSwain and Sarah Burnham have joined the Richland Soil and Water Conservation District (RSWCD). McSwain and Burnham join the existingContinue Reading
Richland County updates fireworks ordinance
2023-05-03
With the adoption of a new fireworks ordinance, Richland County Council is introducing major changes to the county’s fireworks laws. County council passed the ordinanceContinue Reading
Second District Dispatch: Avoiding Scams in 2023
2023-04-12
By Congressman Joe Wilson Today, scams are running rampant, and I want to make sure you have the necessary information to remain vigilant. Scammers useContinue Reading
County Recognizes Black History Month
2023-02-18
On February 7 Richland County Council presented a resolution recognizing February as Black History Month to L. Oveta Glover, president and founder of Friends UnitedContinue Reading