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Published on August 04, 2026
Richland County was recently awarded the highest possible credit ratings from two of the nation’s premier credit rating bureaus.
Richland County Vector Control and the state Department of Public Health have confirmed the County’s first West Nile virus-positive mosquito samples of this year’s mosquito season. In response, Vector Control has increased surveillance in affected areas to reduce the number of the pests and help protect public health.
Published on July 31, 2026
Richland County public testing of vote tabulators will begin August 3, 2026 at 10 a.m. at the Richland County Voter Registration & Elections Lobby, 300 Columbia Mall Blvd. Suite 210, Columbia, SC 29223.
August 26, 2026
Contact Don Balthrop at 803-319-7623. Council District 7, Gretchen Cooper.
August 27, 2026
At this interactive workshop, County staff will walk you though the ins and outs of applying for 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status.
August 31, 2026
Contact Juanita McManus at 803-331-0839. Council District 3, Tyra Little.
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