Richland County Finance Department won the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award from the Government Finance Officers Association for the fiscal year 2016 budget.

Richland County residents will have greater and improved access to County services and public facilities as several major building and renovation projects reach completion.

Dominion Resources Inc., the nation’s largest producer and transporter of energy, expands its operations to Richland County.

Nominations are sought for the Modjeska Monteith Simkins Award, a newly created award to recognize residents’ efforts in the areas of civil rights and social justice.

Registration is open for the 2016 edition of Richland 101, a free course for residents on the basics of Richland County Government.