Today, District 2 Councilman Derrek Pugh, Vice Chair of Richland County Council, welcomed Maryland Gov. Wes Moore for a tour of economic development investment in the district.

Richland County Government offices and collection sites will close Monday, May 26, in observance of Memorial Day.

The County welcomes feedback from the public on its operating budget for the upcoming fiscal year, which begins July 1, 2025, and ends June 30, 2026.

The Richland County Ag + Art Tour is returning for a 14th year, offering residents and visitors a unique opportunity to explore the intersection of agriculture and art in South Carolina’s capital county.

Sixteen students from eight local schools will take home awards in this year’s Youth Conservation Poster Contest, sponsored by the Richland Soil and Water Conservation District (RSWCD).