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.

Richland County is joining forces with the S.C. National Guard McCrady Training Center to provide emergency medical services to military personnel and Lower Richland residents.

Residents with homes or land in high flood risk areas of Richland County have the opportunity to attend an open house in June to learn how they can protect themselves and their property.

Neighborhood improvement, financial empowerment and improving quality of life are at the heart of an upcoming free conference that welcomes residents from across Richland County.

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.