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Richland County facing delays in garbage and yard waste pickup
The county said staff shortages with its four contracted trash haulers could lead to pickup delays on any route. The Richland County Solid Waste & Recycling Division is tracking collection routes and working to resolve the issues.
S.C. Secretary of State warns of ongoing scam
Mark Hammond's office is receiving continued complaints about letters purporting to provide certificates of status and has received new complaints about offers to sell certified copies of articles of organization.
Richland County attracts record $638M in investment in 2020
Eight companies announced new investments in the county that created a total of 1,377 jobs, led by Mark Anthony Brewing's $400 million Pineview Industrial Park production facility.
Millions still available in rental assistance program
Richland County has awarded more than $173,000 since its Emergency Rental Assistance Program launched April 5. The U.S. Treasury awarded the county $12.5 million to help renters affected by the pandemic.
Palmetto Heroes program to help first-time homebuyers
The SC Housing initiative offers up to $12,000 in forgivable down payment assistance to eligible borrowers including teachers, medical professionals, firefighters and other frontline workers.
Sandhills neighborhood plan available for public review
Richland County began soliciting input on the master plan in the fall of 2019. A draft is now available for public review and comment. The plan will be discussed during an April 22 Zoom meeting before being finalized.
SBA renews annual $1.8 million grant to state network
The S.C. Small Business Development Network will use the funding to sustain its 20 centers and its 50 consultants and staff. In 2020, state centers helped clients obtain $77.1 million in capital formation.
Housing assistance program to accept applications April 5
Richland County's Emergency Rental Assistance Program will begin accepting applications at 8:30 a.m. on April 5. The $12.5 million program will provide up to 12 months of rental and utility help for households affected by the pandemic.
Online meeting to focus on Richland County housing programs
The March 30 hearing will discuss the county's progress toward meeting the goals of its five-year consolidated plan. Federal funding is contingent upon completion of the plan, which requires citizen input.
Proposed county map amendments subject of March 23 meeting
The online meeting will address seven proposed zoning changes in Richland County. Residents can submit comments on the proposed rezonings until noon on March 22.
S.C. tax deadline moved to May 17
The S.C. Department of Revenue has extended the tax deadline from April 15, following guidance from the Internal Revenue Service. The extension, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, is automatic.
Richland County to offer rental assistance program
The Emergency Rental Assistance Program, funded by a U.S. Treasury grant, will provide up to 12 months of rental and utility assistance for eligible households. The application process opens April 5.
