Richland launches drone program to help conservation
2022-08-11
Richland County has a history of using drone technology for mapping and emergency planning, but now staff are taking the technology to new fields –Continue Reading
Mini-grant boosts pollinator project at Camp Cole
2022-06-21
Camp Cole recently completed its Pollinator Plantation Project with support from a Conservation Education Mini-Grant from the Richland Soil and Water Conservation District. Camp Cole,Continue Reading
Richland Council recognizes Public Works, EMS staff
2022-05-25
During Richland County Council’s May 17 meeting, Council Chair Overture Walker presented a resolution recognizing May 15-21 as National EMS Week and honoring Richland CountyContinue Reading
Applications Open for Richland County Boards, Committees
2022-05-25
Richland County Council is accepting applications for openings on more than a dozen volunteer boards. Currently, 18 Richland County boards, commissions, committees and advisory councilsContinue Reading
Richland Planning Commission restarts land development code process
2022-05-18
The Richland County Planning Commission met on May 9, to officially restart mapping efforts for the rewrite of the County’s 2021 Land Development Code (LDC),Continue Reading
Richland County seeks input on budget
2022-05-11
The public will soon have the chance to give feedback on Richland County’s operating budget for the upcoming fiscal year, which runs from July 1,Continue Reading
Richland County to restart mapping process for rezoning
2022-05-10
Richland County Council voted on May 3 to give initial approval to an ordinance that will restart the mapping process for its Land Development CodeContinue Reading
Richland County Deputy receives national award from the U.S. Attorney General
2022-04-27
By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Richland County Sheriff’s Department (RCSD) Deputy Sarah Merriman received the United States Attorney General’s DISTINGUISHED SERVICE IN COMMUNITY POLICING awardContinue Reading
South Carolina Deputy’s return to West Africa and back, and why
2022-02-25
By W. Thomas Smith Jr. When Richland County Sheriff’s Department (RCSD) Senior Deputy Thomas Browne recently returned from a visit to his native West Africa,Continue Reading
Richland County celebrates 2021, talks future growth
2022-01-19
Richland County celebrated its second-best year for capital investment during a launch event for the County Economic Development Office’s (RCEDO) annual report. The report, whichContinue Reading
Richland County Recreation Commission Announces Teen Nighthawk Program
2022-01-10
The Richland County Recreation Commission (RCRC) announces the Teen Nighthawk Program starting January 14 at the Denny Terrace Gym, located at6429 Bishop Avenue in Columbia.Continue Reading