Richland County Government offices will close Friday, July 3 in observance of Independence Day.

Local small business owners are encouraged to attend an upcoming meeting that will detail the processes for eligibility to work on a variety of  Richland County projects.

Richland County Solid Waste and Recycling is now offering gently-used clothing and book collection at its two drop-off sites, and free mulch is available at the C&D Landfill.

Though the first day of summer is almost two weeks away, triple-digit temperatures are expected to heat up Richland County beginning this weekend and continuing through next week.

Richland County Emergency Medical Services won a national American Heart Association award for its efforts to improve the treatment of patients who experience severe heart attacks.