The holidays will shine a little brighter this year for some local children, courtesy of a 12,000-pound delivery of Christmas cheer to a nationally respected Richland County department.

Richland County has been named a Cigna Well-Being Award honoree for its commitment to improving the health and wellness of employees through its workplace programs.

Community volunteers and youth groups can help tidy their neighborhoods by participating in another round of beautification efforts along the Broad River Road Corridor.

From building butterfly habitats to the restoration of a B-25 bomber, the Richland County Conservation Commission is living its mission by issuing grants for projects that will protect the County’s history and natural resources.

The following are highlights from Richland County Government in July.