Registration is open for the 5^th Annual Small Business Conference, “Unveil Your Potential,” presented by the Richland County Office of Small Business Opportunity (OSBO). The free conference will be held Wednesday, Sept. 13 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Richland Two Institute of Innovation (R2i2) at 763 Fashion Drive, Columbia.

Richland County offices will close Monday, Sept. 4, to observe Labor Day.

Due to the threat of inclement weather from Hurricane Idalia, Richland County Government is encouraging citizens to plan ahead and exercise caution.

Richland County has scored another notable economic win, announcing the lease of a 210,600-square-foot speculative industrial building in Blythewood’s Carolina Pines Industrial Park to Charter Next Generation (CNG).

With a new school year underway, the Richland Soil and Water Conservation District (RSWCD) is again offering opportunities for conservation engagement to K-12 students, teachers and staff.