If Richland County Stormwater Management can relay just one important message to residents, it’s this: only rain should go down a storm drain.

Residents seeking copies of their tax bills and other information can skip the trip to the County Administration Building.

Colite International, a world leader in full-service sign manufacturing, announced this week a $2.5-million capital investment into its operations at 5 Technology Circle in Richland County. The investment will allow the purchase of state-of-the-art equipment to keep the company competitive in national and international markets.

The March 15 deadline is fast approaching for the nearly 10,000 businesses and contractors operating in Richland County to renew their licenses, giving them the green light to continue making products, selling goods and providing the services that keep the local economy strong.