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.

Permit technicians from across South Carolina were updated on the newest residential building codes at a class designed to help ensure structures are built in the safest, sturdiest ways possible.

Sunshine, smiles and friendly competition abounded Saturday morning as runners and walkers participated in a charity road race that celebrated Richland County and benefitted the United Way of the Midlands.

The following are highlights from Richland County Government in September.