More than five years after a severe storm inundated the area with flooding, Richland County is putting a cap on the first major federal disaster assistance buyout program in its history, but the work to rebuild continues.

Construction on a sidewalk project aimed at improving pedestrian safety in the Woodfield community of Northeast Richland will begin Tuesday.

The Richland County Planning Commission will hold a virtual meeting to discuss a set of map amendments Monday, Feb. 1.

Richland County continues to make headway on a $24.2 million water and sewer expansion in Lower Richland, with the project’s first phase on track for completion this summer. 

New and existing businesses in Richland County can now apply for their first business licenses online.