Richland County

Richland County hosting virtual hearing for input on how to spend housing grants

Richland County is offering residents a chance to weigh in on how more than $2 million in grants will be distributed

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Richland County is offering residents a chance to weigh in on how more than $2 million in grants will be distributed. The county will hold a virtual public hearing Wednesday to gather input on how it spends $2.4 million in federal funding to aid low to medium income residents. This comes as county officials go over the…

Richland County holds memorial to remember lives lost to coronavirus

Richland County leaders and residents gathered Thursday evening for the memorial service

Richland Co., SC (WOLO) — Dozens of Richland County leaders and residents came together Thursday night to take a moment and remember those who’ve lost their lives to coronavirus since the start of the pandemic in 2020. Multiple people got yp to speak about the virus that has not only impacted their individual lives, but also the hundreds of lives…

Richland County offers rental assistance for those impacted by COVID-19

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Emergency rental assistance funds are still available for Richland County renters impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. According to the County, The U.S. Treasury Department awarded the county 12.5 million to help renters. The program provides up to 12 months of rental and utility assistance, plus an additional three months if funds are available. To apply, Richland County…