Following a series of meetings with the general public on flood recovery funding, Richland County officials will seek input from the local business community on how to spend the $23.5 million federal grant awarded to the County this year.

After completing an investigation that revealed a violation of personnel policies and “erosion of public trust,” Richland County terminated a senior paramedic Wednesday.

Richland County is holding a series of public meetings to gather input to help shape recovery efforts following the devastating and historic flooding of October 2015.

Former Greenville County Administrator and Newberry College associate professor Gerald Seals is Richland County government’s new chief executive after the County Council recently appointed him to serve as the interim Richland County Administrator.

Richland County received certification this week through the South Carolina Work Ready Communities initiative, which will assist the County in its efforts to attract and retain international business development.