It was 85 years ago this week that a crowd of 15,000 South Carolinians gathered along the grassy runways of Municipal Airport Owens Field and celebrated the dedication of their new airport, which continues to be a community cornerstone today.

Richland County Development Services has performed a major about-face recently, transforming itself into a top-tier, customer service-based entity that is drawing accolades from around the country.

Richland County will celebrate a technology milestone May 13 when it is officially recognized as the nation’s first “Certified Connected” capital county.

The highlight of a series of events organized by Richland County Community Development this week was the celebration of a new affordable housing duplex that two local families will soon call home.

The following are highlights from Richland County Government in March.