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Published on August 04, 2026
Richland County was recently awarded the highest possible credit ratings from two of the nation’s premier credit rating bureaus.
Richland County Vector Control and the state Department of Public Health have confirmed the County’s first West Nile virus-positive mosquito samples of this year’s mosquito season. In response, Vector Control has increased surveillance in affected areas to reduce the number of the pests and help protect public health.
Published on July 31, 2026
Richland County public testing of vote tabulators will begin August 3, 2026 at 10 a.m. at the Richland County Voter Registration & Elections Lobby, 300 Columbia Mall Blvd. Suite 210, Columbia, SC 29223.
August 17, 2026
Contact Anette Hamilton at 706-294-9337. Council District 2, Derrek Pugh.
August 19, 2026
Contact Pat Gold at 803-414-6175. Council District 7, Gretchen Cooper.
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