Richland County’s contributions to a clean, green community were recognized during the Keep the Midlands Beautiful (KMB) annual awards gala.

Richland County Government offices will close in observance of the Christmas and New Year’s Day holidays. Trash collection will be affected.

Richland County Vector Control Director Tammy Brewer and Technician Katherine Sandel were recently honored by the SC Mosquito Control Association (SCMCA).

Richland County is joining several community partners in Forest Acres to help residents clean up in the new year.

Despite its welcoming walking path and friendly Canada geese, the retention pond at a Richland County facility proved to be in need of a few environmentally responsible upgrades.