Residents of Lower Richland can expect first responders to be on the scene of emergencies faster than ever, now that a grant has paid for a local station to be fully staffed by firefighters.

TCube Solutions, a software services provider and innovation firm, is expanding its existing operations in Richland County by investing $1.7 million to move into a new facility and pave the way for 100 new jobs.

Several officials gathered this week to reiterate the message that human trafficking will not be tolerated in Richland County.

Richland County Government offices will close Monday, Jan. 16 in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.

After the official swearing-in of six Councilmembers, Richland County Council met for the first time this year to elect a new chair and vice chair.