As a second-year law student at the University of South Carolina, little did Bradley Farrar know how his life would change after noticing a recruitment sign to join the military. 

Following a nearly yearlong review by the Richland County Administrator’s Office, the salaries of some Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center employees will increase by 5 percent effective Dec. 1 – an outcome of last year’s County Council Priority Setting Session.

Residents are invited to attend a free conference focusing on methods for improving the health and happiness of Richland County neighborhoods.

County meetings held at alternative venues while Council Chambers undergoes renovation.

Richland County is the recipient of a National Weather Service award presented to agencies that improve awareness, readiness and response when severe weather occurs.