Richland County Council is pleased to announce the selection of Leonardo Brown as the new Richland County Administrator.

Richland County has lifted the outdoor burning ban for areas of unincorporated Richland County due to improved weather conditions.

A burn ban is in effect for Richland County.

Eastover Solar -- a wholly owned subsidiary of Community Energy, an experienced utility-scale solar project developer -- announced plans to construct a new solar farm in Lower Richland. The company is investing $80 million in the project.

Richland County offices will close Monday, May 27, in observance of Memorial Day.