Midlands Gang and Fugitive Task Forces merge
2021-08-10
Multi-agency collaboration aids in thwarting violent criminal activity in central S.C. By W. Thomas Smith Jr. For the past several years, the multi-agency Midlands GangContinue Reading
Chanda Cooper earns Hollings Scholarship
2021-08-05
For Chanda Cooper, conservation education analyst with the Richland Soil and Water Conservation District (RSWCD), a career path in the environmental field proved to beContinue Reading
County calls for input on land development
2021-08-02
A series of in-person events beginning this week will help inform Richland County residents about newly rewritten land development regulations before the new rules areContinue Reading
County Utilities Director elected to serve on Global Water Delegation
2021-07-14
Bill Davis, director of Richland County Utilities, was recently selected to represent South Carolina within a worldwide organization of water industry professionals. Davis will serveContinue Reading
Rental assistance program fulfills $5 million in requests
2021-06-25
Richland County’s Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) reached a milestone this week, approving more than $5 million in assistance requests. The County still has fundingContinue Reading
Storm drain project aims to raise water quality awareness
2021-05-21
Richland County Stormwater Management, in partnership with Columbia Water, is asking residents for help marking local storm drains – and beautifying their neighborhoods in theContinue Reading
Richland County calls for input on land development
2021-05-20
A draft of Richland County’s revamped Land Development Code (LDC) is available for public review, and residents will soon have several opportunities to comment onContinue Reading
Staff shortages cause delays in trash pickup
2021-05-20
Because of staff shortages for contracted trash haulers, Richland County residents might see delays in curbside pickup of garbage and yard waste. The County contractsContinue Reading
County prepares for mosquito spraying, surveillance
2021-05-20
Vector Control staff are gearing up for Richland County’s annual mosquito-spraying campaign. As part of efforts to control the adult mosquito population, crews will conductContinue Reading
Richland County seeks public input on federal grant spending
2021-05-12
A virtual public hearing May 19 will allow residents to give input on an end-of-year report that details Richland County’s use of federal funding toContinue Reading
Richland County celebrates record year for economic development
2021-04-28
Richland County recorded its best year for economic development in 2020, as a new annual report released this week illustrates. For 2020, the County recordedContinue Reading