With the International African American Museum (IAAM) in Charleston approaching its grand opening, Richland County’s Conservation Commission is working on plans to drive heritage tourism closer to home.

An upcoming event will give Richland County residents insight on the various functions of probate court, covering wills and estates, marriage licenses, and trust and estate litigation, among other topics.

Owen Steel Co., a structural steel fabricator and contractor based in Columbia, has announced plans for a $3 million investment in its Richland County plant that will create an estimated 22 jobs.

The County has a long history of using drone technology for mapping and emergency planning, but now staff are taking the technology to new fields – literally.

Two Richland County officials earned special certification related to their positions during the recent annual conference of the S.C. Association of Counties (SCAC).