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
Women Leaders Endorse Russell Ott for Senate
2024-06-07
Senator Mia McLeod and Jalisa Washington-Price join Rep. Gilda Cobb-Hunter and former Rep. Mandy Powers Norrell COLUMBIA, SOUTH CAROLINA – State Representative Russell Ott has earnedContinue Reading
SCDOT Honors Secretary Christy Hall with Interchange Dedication
2024-04-03
The South Carolina Department of Transportation’s Commission has bestowed a significant honor upon Secretary Christy Hall by dedicating the interchange of I-20 and I-26 inContinue Reading
Wilson Statement on Biden’s State of the Union
2024-03-12
Washington, DC – Congressman Joe Wilson (R-SC) issued the following statement in response to President Biden’s State of the Union address: “Over the last threeContinue Reading
South Carolina Adopts “Constitutional Carry” Legislation with Stricter Penalties for Illegal Gun Possession
2024-03-08
On Thursday, South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster signed into law H.3594, commonly known as the “permitless carry” or “constitutional carry” bill. The legislation makes SouthContinue Reading