The following are highlights from Richland County Government in July.

Richland County recently purchased 4-acres on Lake Murray, a move that will provide public access to the lake’s northeastern shore and may increase opportunities for tourists and residents alike.

The Richland County Transportation Penny Program is paving the way for more public access to green spaces and the conservation of hundreds of acres of wetlands and other natural habitats.

Richland County was recently recognized nationally for its incorporation of technology to improve services and programs for residents, visitors and businesses.

Richland County’s latest tool to save taxpayer dollars and aid efforts to attract industry is a small, robotic flying device that could be mistaken for a UFO.