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

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

On Saturday, Aug. 6, Richland County will join a nationwide effort to collect heat data, gathering information that could point to potential dangers when temperatures hit extreme levels.

With a school supply drive already underway and a back-to-school event upcoming, Richland County is looking to ease expenses for families while also raising students’ spirits.

Richland County Council is taking steps to re-introduce a vision for a sustainable, inclusive tourism economy in Lower Richland.