The Richland County Fire Marshal’s Office determined the cause of a fire Thursday at an apartment complex on Longcreek Drive was the result of a child playing with a lighter.

China Hengshi Foundation Company, a fiberglass fabric provider, is locating a facility in Lower Richland, a move that is expected to bring $11.1 million in capital investment and lead to 48 new jobs.

Homeowners affected by the 2015 flood still have time to register for house repair assistance and mobile home replacement.

Richland County is making spring cleaning a little easier for residents by sprucing up its services, promoting collection tips and reminding residents to responsibly dispose of unwanted household junk at Richland Recycles Day this weekend.

Several Richland County residents are one step closer to returning home – to homes that no longer suffer from damage and mold as a result of the October 2015 flood.