A redesigned grant program to expedite neighborhood improvements in Richland County will soon open up to residents.

County Councilman Derrek Pugh will hold an in-person town hall meeting Saturday, Nov. 13 to discuss a map amendment request on Farrow Road in Northeast Richland.

Richland County is offering a pair of free workshops for nonprofit, charitable and tourism-related organizations seeking insight into the County’s grant process.

When tax notices arrive in the coming days, Richland County property owners will see lower property tax rates for the second year in a row.

Synithia Williams, general manager for Richland County Stormwater Management, will serve as secretary/treasurer for an organization focused on the needs of stormwater professionals in city and county government.