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.

Due to the the lingering effects of the winter storm, most Richland County Government services were halted Friday. With the execption of essential operations, offices also will be closed Monday for Presidents Day. All offices are scheduled to resume normal business hours Tuesday.

Richland County Government offices will close Friday due the the lingering effects of the winter storm.

Richland County, under a State of Emergency due to the winter storm, will suspend on Thursday all County operations except for essential functions.


Council Chair Norman Jackson signed the emergency declaration Wednesday after discussions with the County administrator and emergency management staff. Officials will monitor weather conditions Thursday to make a determination about whether to close or open on a delayed schedule Friday.