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.

A new study by a statewide organization shows Richland County’s airport contributes $16.1 million annually to the local economy.

Nearly a year after resigning as head of Richland County’s Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center, Ronaldo Myers will return to the post he held for 13 years leading the nearly 1,150-bed facility on Bluff Road.

Richland County Councilman Jim Manning introduced a motion this week to make bump stocks illegal in Richland County.

Construction of the Saluda Riverwalk project continues to restrict public access to the river at Mills Race Rapids.