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
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 to aid low-to-moderate-income residents. The Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) evaluates the county’s progress toward the goals and objectives of its Consolidated Plan. TheContinue Reading
Richland County recorded its best year for economic development in 2020, as a new annual report released this week illustrates. For 2020, the County recorded $638 million in new capital investment, an amount more than twice as high as the previous best year since consistent records have been kept. ThatContinue Reading
More than five years after a severe storm inundated the area with flooding, Richland County is putting a cap on the first major federal disaster assistance buyout program in its history, but the work to rebuild continues. Through a property buyout program and a massive home renovation and replacement effort,Continue Reading
Richland County is giving residents a chance to watch, learn and win prizes during a virtual event centered on gardening and conservation. The Winter Garden Watch Party will feature conservation experts and videos from the County’s Watch and Learn series to advise residents on what they can do now, duringContinue Reading
Richland County’s Finance Department again has earned the highest honor in governmental accounting and financial reporting. For the 37th consecutive year, the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) awarded the Richland County Finance Department with the organization’s Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting. An impartial panel recognized the CountyContinue Reading
The Richland County Conservation Commission is making grants worth up to $50,000 available for projects that aim to protect and preserve the county’s rich land and historic places. Nonprofits, neighborhood organizations, governmental agencies, commercial entities and other institutions can apply for the Historic Preservation and Community Conservation grants, which requireContinue Reading
By investing in a training and recruiting program, Richland County aims to create a talent pipeline to increase the number and diversity of software engineers and meet local demand in the area’s growing technology industry. Create Opportunity Columbia – a public–private partnership between Richland County, the City of Columbia, MidlandsContinue Reading
Residents interested in how Richland County can help fund initiatives in their community can sign up for an upcoming workshop or training session to learn more. The County’s Neighborhood Improvement Program (NIP) will hold the virtual workshop and one-on-one phone training to discuss Neighborhood Matching Grants, awarded annually to projectsContinue Reading
Continuing an annual holiday tradition, Richland County Emergency Medical Services (EMS) is putting out a call for residents to help “Stuff an Ambulance” with toys, clothing and other items for disadvantaged children. This marks the fourth year for EMS’s toy drive, and the third year the effort will benefit RichlandContinue Reading