Richland 101, a free course on the basics of Richland County Government, kicked off this week with a group of high school students among the cross-section of people from the community.

Following are highlights from Richland County Government in February

Chanda Cooper, the education program coordinator for the Richland Soil and Water Conservation District and the County’s Conservation Department, was named the 2013 Outstanding Conservation District Employee by the SC Association of Conservation Districts.

The Richland County Airport Commission, which oversees the operation of the Jim Hamilton - LB Owens Airport (CUB), elected its officers for 2014. The new officers are:

 ·         Don Purcell, Chairman

·         Jim Christopher, Vice Chairman

·         Bruce Cole, CPA, Secretary

·         Stuart Hope, Treasurer

A joint effort of Richland County, the City of Columbia and Lexington County to provide services to the homeless receives national recognition.