The following are highlights from Richland County Government in October:

·        Richland County marked the second anniversary of the October 2015 flood by spotlighting the progress of its repair and recovery efforts to help residents whose homes and businesses were destroyed by the natural disaster.

·        Richland County received a National Weather Service award for its innovative weather system, RC WINDS, which improves awareness, readiness and response when severe weather occurs.

·        More than 120 residents attended a free community-based conference organized by Richland County’s Neighborhood Improvement Program. The 2017 Neighborhood Planning Conference centered on methods for improving the health and happiness of local communities.

·        Richland County announced it will increase salaries for EMS and detention center employees to ensure the County is competitive in recruiting and retaining excellent public safety personnel.

·        The Richland Soil and Water Conservation District presented five grants to local schools for conservation projects such as schoolwide composting and clean water studies.

·        Richland County featured its chief deputy attorney, who also serves as a Judge Advocate and International Law Attorney for the Marine Corps Reserve, in its pilot news release series that showcases County employees.

·        Richland County Councilman Calvin “Chip” Jackson, District 9, was elected treasurer of the Coalition of County Councils, an association of the South Carolina Association of Counties.