Weakened Patent Protections Threaten American Innovation
2024-09-03
By Kristina M. L. Acri, PhD. If you’re an individual who shoplifts a $100 item from a store, you might spend the night in jailContinue Reading
Richland County Notifying Property Owners of 2024 Reassessment
2024-08-21
Property owners in Richland County will soon receive updates on the value of their properties as the County Assessor’s Office has completed its 2024 County-wideContinue Reading
Richland County Council and Staff Participate in Education Program
2024-08-14
Richland County council members and staff recently took part in the S.C. Association of Counties Annual Conference held at Isle of Palms. The conference offeredContinue Reading
DeJorie Monroe Appointed as Foreign Service Officer in U.S. Department of State
2024-08-01
Irmo, SC – DeJorie Monroe, a former resident of Irmo, has been appointed as a Foreign Service Officer in the U.S. Department of State. Monroe’sContinue Reading
Allyce Bailey sworn in as county magistrate
2024-07-24
July 12, the Honorable R. Allyce Bailey joined the ranks of the judges who make up Richland County’s Magistrate’s Court. County, city and state officialsContinue Reading
New sewer and water usage rates in Richland County
2024-07-17
The Richland County Utilities Department has announced new sewer and water usage service rates, which include an increase for residential services. The updated rates areContinue Reading
At Forum, Residents Give Views on Transportation
2024-07-17
Richland County residents recently shared their perspectives on a proposed Transportation Sales Tax referendum during a public hearing held in the council chambers. The eventContinue Reading
Columbia hosts a delegation from Ghana
2024-07-17
Columbia officials met with a delegation from the Republic of Ghana July 11 to build upon the sisterly relations that exist between Ghana and SouthContinue Reading
Now is the Time to Prepare for Hurricane Season
2024-07-02
By Congressman Joe Wilson Hurricane season has officially begun in South Carolina and it is important for residents of our coastal state to prepare. SouthContinue Reading
Richland County Set to Begin Mosquito Control
2024-06-26
COLUMBIA, SC – Richland County is gearing up for its annual mosquito control efforts as part of a comprehensive campaign aimed at reducing mosquito-borne illnessesContinue Reading
Richland County Adopts $1.24 Billion Budget for Fiscal Year 2024-25
2024-06-26
Richland County, SC — Richland County Council approved the budget for fiscal year 2024-25 during its regular meeting on June 18. The budget, effective fromContinue Reading