Richland County names a new “recovery chief” to oversee flood relief efforts

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — Richland County recently appointed a recovery chief to aid residents in rebuilding and lead the County‘s efforts to reestablish infrastructure and restore services after the devastating October flooding. As recovery chief, Michael King will coordinate all communication and disaster recovery efforts for the County. King assumes his duties at a crticial time when the county transitions from responding to daily flood emergencies to helping residents and the County move forward officials say. King retired from the Ohio State Highway Patrol after 25 years. He attended the FBI National Academy and Bluffton University. He served as 911 Communications Center director in Ohio and South Carolina, assistant city manager for public safety for Columbia, and in his current role at Richland County.