With grand fanfare, a new era in Richland County’s economic development kicked off today as one of the County’s largest business investors in history broke ground on a new facility.

Three Richland County offices and a Sheriff’s Department substation have officially relocated to the Decker Center, the County’s new state-of-the-art public facility.

With the coldest weather of the season expected this weekend, Richland County’s emergency officials urge residents to take the necessary precautions to keep their families, pets and property safe.

An independent audit of the Richland County Recreation Commission began this week to aid Richland County Council in evaluating the management of the property-tax funded agency and scrutinizing its financial practices.

The following are highlights from Richland County Government in November.