Grants worth thousands will soon be available for nonprofits and other groups seeking to protect and preserve the County’s rich land and historic places.

Councilman Derrek Pugh was recently elected chair of the County’s revived Office of Small Business Opportunity (OSBO) Ad Hoc Committee.

Richland County Emergency Medical Services (EMS) is once again encouraging residents to help “Stuff an Ambulance” for children in need. Beginning Monday, Nov. 21, residents can donate toys, clothing and other items as part of the holiday tradition benefiting Richland County Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA).

A County organization that serves children in foster care is calling on the business community to help bring young people some holiday joy. Richland County Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) is giving local businesses the chance to “adopt” a child through its Angel Tree program.

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