A joint partnership between Richland County and the City of Columbia has earned statewide recognition for its exceptional collaborative efforts in community planning.

The following are highlights from Richland County Government in October.

Lunch scraps are being turned into plant food at a local elementary school, thanks to a new recycling program and lots of green-minded students.

A little more than a year after historic flooding devastated Richland County, one local flood survivor is home once again thanks to a successful partnership between local government and several volunteer organizations.

Applying for certain Richland County grants will soon be easier thanks to a new electronic application process.