Richland County is again making grants worth thousands available for nonprofits and other groups seeking to protect and preserve the County’s rich land and historic places.

Students at four Richland County schools will receive funding assistance for hands-on conservation projects and environmental education initiatives this school year, thanks to financial support from the Richland Soil and Water Conservation District (RSWCD).

Richland County is providing two ways for the community to help children in need this holiday season through the gift of giving.

Richland County Government offices will close Thursday, Nov. 28 and Friday, Nov. 29 for the Thanksgiving holiday.

During the week of Monday, Nov. 18, crews with Richland County Utilities will begin digging test holes near the intersection of Lower Richland Boulevard and Garners Ferry Road in Columbia.