Richland County Council and the County Attorney’s Office would like to clarify a few statements made in recent news coverage by television station WIS. Regarding the Attorney’s hiring of outside…

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Richland County is boasting the noteworthy achievements of three Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center officers, each of whom graduated Thursday from the S.C. Criminal Justice Academy’s Basic Detention (BD) training…

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First woman of color to serve as DHEC Board Chair native honored as a trailblazer  Columbia native and former Chair of the SC Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC),…

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On Tuesday, August 20th the City of Columbia announced Phase One of the Williams Street extension project, which will greatly expand access to our riverfront and improve our riverfront gateways.…

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On Tuesday, September 3 at the City of Cayce Council meeting, Cayce Mayor Elise Partin was recognized as the Best Public Official in Lexington, SC. Partin is the longest serving…

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The City of Columbia’s Community Development Committee met on Tuesday, September 3, 2024 to discuss several items involving programs and activities that directly affect our communities in the City of…

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The Richland Soil and Water Conservation District (RSWCD) has opened its Seed Sanctuary in time for the fall season. This means County residents can again obtain up to four free…

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To begin the City Council meeting, Mayor Daniel J. Rickenmann and City Council approved the honorary naming of the intersection of the 1200 block of Blanding Street and the 1600…

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The 2024 Mayor’s Walk Against Domestic Violence will be held on Saturday, October 5, 2024 at Page Ellington Park, 2220 Gregg St, Columbia, SC 29207. October is Domestic Violence Awareness…

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The City of Columbia is seeking volunteers to help conduct our routine Pedestrian & Bicyclist Counts throughout Columbia. By counting pedestrians and bicyclists, volunteers help to ensure that all of…

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The City of Columbia announced phase one of the Williams St. Extension project that will further expand access to our riverfront and improve our riverfront gateways. This press conference took…

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Notices sent through mail are not tax bills; use online application for appeals Property owners in Richland County will soon get a better idea of the value of their property. The County…

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State Treasurer Curtis Loftis announced today that his office returned more $38 million in unclaimed property for the fiscal year that ended June 30th. Staff returned more than 73,000 properties…

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Changes going into effect Sept. 9 aim to make service more efficient Richland County Solid Waste & Recycling is introducing changes at two drop-off facilities to reduce confusion for residents,…

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The City of Cayce is rolling out a brand-new look for their Cayce Code Compliance Department. Cayce Interim City Manager, Jim Crosland, stated, “We want the public to know that our Code…

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The City of West Columbia has issued the following closures, schedule changes, and postponements due to inclement weather from Tropical Storm Debby: City Hall City Hall will be closed on…

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Because of the forecasted increase in inclement weather from Tropical Storm Debby and the uncertain impacts in Richland County, the County will be closed to the public on Thursday, Aug.…

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Due to the inclement weather from Tropical Storm Debby, Cayce City Hall will be closed on Thursday, August 8. If you have an emergency, please call 911. The non-emergency number…

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The City of Columbia Forestry and Beautification Department and Solid Waste Department continue to focus on cleanup efforts in the Melrose Heights, Heathwood and other areas due to Saturday’s storm…

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Areas of Flooding Reported in Richland County, Residents Reminded to Use Caution and Avoid Unnecessary Travel Amid Tropical Storm Debby As of 9 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 7, Richland County Government…

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The Cayce Police Department is thrilled to announce the newest addition to their K9 team, Fletcher! Fletcher is a 19-month-old Labrador Retriever. Fletcher and his handler, Senior SRO/K9 Daniel Green,…

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To begin the City Council meeting, Mayor Daniel J. Rickenmann, City Council and Executive City Staff wanted to ensure our communities of the ongoing efforts from the City of Columbia…

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As Tropical Storm Debby threatens the Midlands with inclement weather, Richland County Government is encouraging residents to plan ahead and exercise caution. Debby is expected to impact the County much…

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In his recent op-ed, Dr. Jeff Mulliken hit the nail on the head regarding the need for Congress to pass bipartisan permitting reform to help advance a range of critical…

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Imagine the challenge of navigating life without savings or investments. Not long ago, this was a reality for millions of Americans living with disabilities. If they saved more than $2,000,…

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The Mays Park Revitalization project reflects input received through an online survey and a community meeting. The survey, released through Survey Monkey on January 12, 2022, garnered 185 responses. Additionally,…

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The City of Columbia kicked off the Downtown Columbia Strategic Plan and Design Guidelines planning process in February. Since then, MKSK’s team has been listening to Columbians and translating what…

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The Columbia Parks & Recreation Department announces enrollment for fall 2024 After School Programs at four City of Columbia park facilities. The programs, which begin on Thursday, Aug. 8, are…

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Before the evening’s City Council meeting, City Council was presented a Parking Rate Study at the City Council Work Session from WGI out of Charlotte, NC. The study detailed past…

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The 8th Annual West Columbia Beautification Foundation Taste on the River was an unforgettable evening celebrating the vibrant food scene in the Midlands while supporting the ongoing beautification efforts in…

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Shop Great Deals and Rare Finds While Supporting Your Local Library The Richland Library Friends and Foundation is preparing to host the 2024 Summer Book Sale. The Richland Library Friends and…

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