Students at five local education sites will receive hands-on environmental education this fall, thanks to financial support provided by the Richland Soil and Water Conservation District (RSWCD).

Organizations that offer community-based programs and services will soon be able to apply for financial support through a Richland County grant program.

Organizations in Richland County impacted by COVID-19 have until this Friday, Oct. 14 to apply for emergency federal funding through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA).

Thanks to a grant from the Richland County Conservation Commission (RCCC), volunteers with a local organization recently finished replacing four aging bridges along Harbison State Forest’s extensive trail system.

Map amendment requests for three Northeast Richland properties are the focus of an upcoming in-person town hall meeting organized by County Councilwoman Gretchen Barron.