To help protect and preserve Richland County’s rich land and historic places, Richland County Conservation Commission is accepting applications for its Historic Preservation and Community Conservation grants.

The following are highlights from Richland County Government in November.

Earlier this week, Richland County was updated from “abnormally dry” to “incipient drought” status by the South Carolina State Climatology Office due to the continuing lack of rainfall across the Midlands since Tropical Storm Irma affected the area Sept. 11-12.

Richland County Government offices will close Thursday, Nov. 23 and Friday, Nov. 24 in observance of Thanksgiving.

In advance of the holiday season when household waste amounts greatly increase, Richland County reminds residents of several tips for disposing of trash and recycling the right way to ensure roll carts are serviced – and to avoid a potential fine.