The recent rainfall and warm temperatures provide ideal conditions for mosquitoes to breed. The Richland County Vector Control program conducts surveillance on mosquito populations, treats larval breeding sites and sprays for adult mosquitoes in densely populated areas of the county.

The Richland County Neighborhood Improvement Program and Richland County Council are beaming to announce the completion of a street lighting installation project within the Broad River Road Corridor and Community Master Plan area.

Customers of the Richland County Broad River Regional Sewer System can expect a decrease in monthly user fees during the upcoming fiscal year. Beginning July 1, 2013, a residential monthly sewer bill will be reduced by $2.00 per month from the current $46.54 to $44.54.

One hundred tons of household hazardous waste, electronics, metals and tires were collected in Richland County on May 20, 2013 for Richland Recycles Day.

Richland County Council has approved changes to the Bailey Bill to enhance incentives for restoring historic buildings in unincorporated Richland County.  The Bailey Bill, named for the state law that allows local governments to freeze property taxes on historic structures, has been amended to conform to the City of Columbia’s ordinance and the state statute.