When Shane Kitchen was named the interim director of Richland County’s jail, one of the first things he did was reach into his own pocket to purchase a barbecue grill for the facility.

For the third consecutive year, the American Heart Association commended Richland County’s emergency responders for the life-saving care they provide to heart attack patients.

As the June 15 deadline nears for Richland County residents affected by the October 2015 flood to register for federal housing aid, four community meetings are scheduled for homeowners to complete and submit applications on the spot.

The following are highlights from Richland County Government in May.

Richland County is planning to repair and replace damaged trash and recycle roll carts after an audit found nearly 30,000 were no longer in good working condition.