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 on the new policies before the code is finalized. What does the LDC do?The LDC is a set of regulations for land use, growth and developmentContinue Reading
Because of staff shortages for contracted trash haulers, Richland County residents might see delays in curbside pickup of garbage and yard waste. The County contracts with several businesses to provide trash collection, and those businesses service different areas. Because of the continued ripple effect of the COVID-19 health crisis, delaysContinue Reading
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 conduct surveillance for the insects, treat larval breeding sites and spray in densely populated areas of the County. Trucks will spray for adult mosquitoes between midnightContinue Reading
End of Session This week is National Police Week. Every day, the brave men and women of law enforcement leave their families and put their lives on the line to protect and serve communities around South Carolina. Thank you to police officers for your service. OverviewMeaningful and conservative legislation meantContinue Reading
The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) is issuing guidance to the public regarding the Open Carry with Training Act that was signed into law May 17 to ensure those who own handguns remain in compliance with the law. “It’s critical for gun owners to understand the new law beforeContinue Reading
Koon’s Watch May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month and with warmer weather starting, you’ll likely see more motorcyclist on the roadways. I am writing to you this week to remind you how to share the road safely. In 2019, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports 5,014 motorcyclists were killed.Continue Reading
Irmo High School International School for the Arts senior Meredith Joyner was recently named the 2021 South Carolina Young Entrepreneur of the Year by the South Carolina Council on Economic Education (SC Economics). “Being named the 2021 South Carolina Young Entrepreneur of the Year is a great honor and blessing,” JoynerContinue Reading
The Dutch Fork High School baseball team won a playoff game 11-1 at home May 14 against Ashley Ridge. Photos by Chris Record GoFlashWin.comContinue Reading
Two Lexington-Richland School District Five students have been selected to compete in the South Carolina Farm to School Junior Chef Competition. The competition, hosted by the University of South Carolina’s College of Hospitality, Retail and Sport Management, features several school districts across the state. Culinary teams consist of two toContinue Reading
The Central Midlands Regional Transit Authority (The COMET), in partnership with Health Force, LLC, is offering free COVID-19 vaccinations as May 3. Vaccines are free to the public on a first come, first served basis at the COMET Central transit hub located at the corner of Laurel and Sumter Streets.Continue Reading
Over two dozen School District Five students from the Center for Advanced Technical Studies (The Center) competed virtually in the South Carolina Technology Student Association (TSA) Conference. Competitors represented engineering disciplines, digital art, media production, as well as the architecture program. Brianna Matthews who serves as The Center’s TSA chapterContinue Reading