At its first meeting of the year Tuesday, members of Richland County Council chose Norman Jackson to be Chair and Joyce Dickerson to serve as Vice Chair for 2014.

Curbside collection service changes to take effect by the first week of February for more than 16,000 affected households. New 95-gallon, lime green roll carts will replace 18-gallon red recycling bins the County previously used.

For the 19th consecutive year, the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada has presented its highest award in government budgeting to Richland County. The county's Finance Department was recognized for its efforts to ensure budget accuracy, promote a strong financial plan and maintain financial transparency.

Car donations have become a popular method of giving to charities and Richland County took the practice to a different level this week when it gave a vehicle to a local university in need. 

The vision of a new neighborhood park with a walking path and garden is becoming a reality for residents in Richland County's Crane Creek community. The park is the County’s first major construction project to come from master plans developed by communities and the Neighborhood Improvement Program. The Crane Creek Pedestrian Park and Nature Center is scheduled to open in the spring.