The City of Columbia is accepting applications to fill several vacancies on the following boards and commissions BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS Seeking to fill two (2) vacancies. The Board of…

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City of Columbia, SC, Provides Water Aid to Asheville, NC In response to a water shortage request from North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper, the South Carolina Governor’s office quickly enlisted…

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The City of Columbia in conjunction with Richland County, South Carolina Emergency Management Division and FEMA will be performing damage assessments throughout City neighborhoods tomorrow, October 3, 2024, as a…

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The Richland County Emergency Management Division (RCEMD), along with Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) personnel, will begin “window” tours Thursday, Oct. 3 throughout the County’s 11 districts as part of…

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Parks and Recreation Department will close Riverfront Park from Monday, October 7, 2024, through Friday, October 11, 2024, to clear debris from the canal headgates, remove trees, and repair the…

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The City of Columbia Parks & Recreation Department will be opening up Greenview Park, Leroy Moss Multipurpose Center at Hyatt Park and Charles R. Drew Wellness Center for recovery efforts…

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Before the evening’s City Council meeting, City Council held a work session, in which several projects and plans were discussed including: Replacement of the Olympia Fire Station Parks & Recreation…

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Richland County Government held a news conference Tuesday to clarify information about the County’s eligibility for the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Expedited Major Presidential Disaster Declaration following Hurricane Helene.…

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The County of Lexington is extending the debris site operation, located on Ball Park Road in Lexington, through the weekend. The site will now be open on Saturday, October 5,…

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Public safety agencies with the City of Columbia and Richland County are making preparations ahead of historic river crests expected on the Congaree River in the aftermath of Tropical Storm…

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Richland County Government is reminding residents that the County has reopened to the public for business services. Residents may access government functions in person at 2020 Hampton St., Columbia or…

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Residents urged to prepare now, stay alert, avoid unnecessary travel amid Hurricane Helene Richland County Government offices will be closed to the public Friday, Sept. 27 because of the increased…

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Richland County has postponed the 2024 Transportation Penny Referendum Town Hall scheduled for Thursday 9/26 due to inclement weather possibilities created by Hurricane Helene. The public meeting hosted by Richland…

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Richland County encourages residents to stay alert and take any necessary precautions amid Hurricane Helene. The County’s Emergency Preparedness Division is closely monitoring the storm and the potential for inclement…

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Richland County has postponed the 2024 Transportation Penny Referendum Town Hall scheduled for Thursday 9/26 due to inclement weather possibilities created by Hurricane Helene. The public meeting hosted by Richland…

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Leadership Lexington County (LLC) invites non-profit organizations to submit proposals for the 2025 class year by October 15, 2024. Applications to become a 2025 Class Member are due October 4,…

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The City of Cayce announces the name of the newly selected Chief of the Cayce Police Department: Chief Herbert Blake. Blake is a veteran police officer and currently serves as the Chief…

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The City of Columbia’s Arts, Historic Preservation and Philanthropy Committee met on Tuesday, September 17, 2024, to review the first public art project to be presented to the committee, since…

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Richland County’s Master-in-Equity Court is relocating soon, moving from the downtown Judicial Center to the Richland County Central Court facilities just north of Columbia. Beginning Monday, Sept. 30, the court’s…

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Request a speaker at RichlandPenny.com Earlier this week, both the Historic Elmwood Park Neighborhood Association and Forest Acres Town Council hosted meetings featuring a special presentation on the 2024 Richland…

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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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