An upcoming public input session will give Northeast Richland residents a chance to weigh in on preliminary plans to widen part of Spears Creek Church Road, from Two Notch Road to I-20.

ILending, a national automotive refinancing company based in Englewood, Colorado, has opened its newest office in Richland County, with plans to create 40 jobs at the facility at 1001 Pinnacle Point Drive, near I-77 and Farrow Road.

The Richland Soil and Water Conservation District (RSWCD) is spotlighting two local high school students for their dedication to water quality monitoring and awareness.

While Richland County will no longer enforce its emergency ordinance requiring face coverings in most school buildings and day cares after a ruling by the S.C. Supreme Court, County Council continues to strongly encourage children and school staff to wear masks.

Metso Outotec, a global manufacturer of mining and aggregates equipment, parts and services, will invest $3 million to relocate within Richland County.