Richland County offices will close Monday, Sept. 5, in observance of Labor Day.

County Councilman Derrek Pugh was recently elected chair of the Membership Committee for the S.C. Coalition of Black County Officials (SCCOBCO), a group that works to ensure minority county officials have the resources to help lead their respective counties.  

With the International African American Museum (IAAM) in Charleston approaching its grand opening, Richland County’s Conservation Commission is working on plans to drive heritage tourism closer to home.

An upcoming event will give Richland County residents insight on the various functions of probate court, covering wills and estates, marriage licenses, and trust and estate litigation, among other topics.

Owen Steel Co., a structural steel fabricator and contractor based in Columbia, has announced plans for a $3 million investment in its Richland County plant that will create an estimated 22 jobs.