Richland County is seeking proposals to invest federal funding in housing developments as it looks to preserve and increase affordable homes for low- to moderate-income families.

In October 2015, a historic storm and resulting floods inundated Richland County, devastating the lives of many residents, damaging or destroying thousands of homes and businesses, and impairing infrastructure.

The rare weather event set the community on a multi-year course to mitigate future flood risks and environmental impact, one the County continues today.

Richland County Government is assisting local election officials with a voter information effort to alleviate confusion about casting a ballot in the November election, the County Administrator announced this week.

Richland County will hold several mask giveaways in the next few weeks as part of continuing efforts to prevent the spread of COVID-19. 

Richland County Administrator Leonardo Brown is recognizing County employees for National Customer Service Week, Oct. 5-9.