Richland County approves revised zoning map
2023-10-11
Richland County Council has approved a revised version of the County’s Land Development Code (LDC) zoning map. The zoning map passed a third reading duringContinue Reading
Richland County implementing paid parental leave policy
2023-10-11
Richland County Council approved a paid parental leave policy for all full-time and part-time employees during Council’s regularly scheduled meeting October 3. The new policyContinue Reading
RCSD K-9 TEAM NIGHT at Segra Park
2023-08-16
Family fan, great baseball action, and an exciting K-9 demonstration By W. Thomas Smith Jr. The Richland County Sheriff’s Department (RCSD) and the ColumbiaContinue Reading
Caring citizen delivers stuffed animals to Richland County Sheriff’s Department
2023-07-27
Toys will be presented to children by RCSD deputies By W. Thomas Smith Jr. The Richland County Sheriff’s Department (RCSD) was the recipient of moreContinue Reading
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
The Sheriff and his oak tree
2023-07-24
Commanding oak stands as a tangible testament to Sheriff Leon Lott’s 26 years in office so far By W. Thomas Smith Jr. In the SpringContinue Reading
Turning Pages, Richland Library join forces
2023-07-13
Turning Pages SC, an adult literacy nonprofit, and Richland Library have joined forces in a partnership aimed at improving literacy in the community. This collaborationContinue Reading
Spirits sprout at Ag + Art Tour
2023-06-23
Last weekend, 15 farm- and art-related sites around Richland County highlighted agriculture and the arts as part of the S.C. Ag + Art Tour. TheContinue Reading
Battle of the Badges Blood Drive 2023 nets nearly 60 units of blood
2023-06-02
The Richland County Sheriff’s Department once again wins tri-agency competition By W. Thomas Smith Jr. For the eighth year in a row, the RichlandContinue Reading