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New law extends deadline to renew county business licenses
A new state law has extended the renewal period for Richland County business owners by four months. Renewal forms will be mailed to business owners, including owners of home-based businesses, in April and are due by
Richland County redrawing districts, seeking public input
Richland County Council approved proposed new maps during the first of three readings last week. A second reading is scheduled for Jan. 4, with a public hearing set for
Study measures economic impact of Savannah River Site
A report released today examines SRS's economic impact on the five-county area the site spans in South Carolina and Georgia. The site's total economic impact includes hundreds of millions spend on area small businesses and
New Richland County land development code includes several key changes
The new code, adopted Nov. 16 and slated to go into effect in May, includes a switch to density-based zoning and the addition of a 10th district. The county will hold future community information meetings to allow ..
Deadline nears for pandemic-related SBA loans
Applicants for certain U.S. Small Business Administration loans are urged to submit applications ahead of a Dec. 31 deadline to ensure adequate processing time. Supplemental Targeted Advance applications cannot be processed after ...
More than $13M in RIA grants awarded statewide
More than $13 million in grant funding for statewide municipal infrastructure projects has been awarded by the S.C. Rural Infrastructure Authority. Grants will be combined with $27 million in local and other funds in 20 counties.
Applications for revamped neighborhood grants program open Dec. 1
Richland County's Neighborhood Enrichment Grant program will award annual grants of up to $2,500 for projects that improve quality of life for all residents within the applicant's neighborhood.
Teasdel named deputy secretary of S.C. Department of Commerce
Ashely Teasdel, director of the S.C. Department of Commerce's business services division, has been promoted to deputy secretary of the organization. Teasdel has been at the department for more than six years.
City of Columbia requiring employees to be vaccinated
The city of Columbia voted unanimously to require city employees to be vaccinated by Nov. 1, with Mayor Steve Benjamin saying there is a need to protect vulnerable citizens. The city will also provide vaccine incentives.
Almost $3 million in federal funding available to reduce diesel emissions
An EPA program includes $294,000 available to S.C. county, city or local governments, private organizations, businesses and universities to replace or upgrade older diesel engines. Up to 100% of project costs may be funded.
Richland County Council adopts face covering ordinance
Individuals age 2 and older must wear face coverings in county public and private schools or day cares that educate or care for children ages 2-14. The county said the goal is to protect children not yet eligible for vaccinations.
SBA grant to aid operators of live entertainment venues
The U.S. Small Business Administration is accepting new applications for its Shuttered Venue Operators Grant until Aug. 20. The program has awarded $8.4 billion to more than 10,800 businesses so far.
