With a pair of new developments, Richland County and the City of Columbia are seeing the first results of a partnership to encourage quality economic growth.

On Friday, Richland County Administrator Leonardo Brown issued a prepared statement about the County’s Transportation Penny Program to ensure residents are aware the County is working with the South Carolina Department of Revenue (SCDOR) to address concerns with the program.

Construction work to widen Clemson Road is nearing the halfway point.

Kemira, a global chemicals company, announced plans to expand operations in Richland County, investing $20 million into the project.

Residents interested in connecting to County utilities through the Southeast Richland Water and Sewer Project have until Monday, Dec. 16 to sign up for services and avoid fees to tap into the system before construction begins.