The federal government is providing an additional $7.254 million to Richland County to help with flood recovery efforts.

They may look like toys, but Richland County’s two drone units are anything but.

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.