Decker Boulevard was abuzz with music and dancing Saturday as community members attended the first Decker Boulevard International Block Party, which was centered around the unveiling of a large, new mural symbolizing the cultural diversity of the area.

Richland County Government offices will close Tuesday, Nov. 11 in observance of Veterans Day.

The following are highlights from Richland County Government in October.

Richland County received a 2014 Local Government Energy Leadership Award from the South Carolina Energy Office and the Emily Hall Tremaine Foundation.

Donny Phipps, Richland County Director of Building Codes and Inspections, was elected to the International Code Council (ICC) Board of Directors during the association’s 2014 Annual Conference.