Government

Tracy Hegler, director of community planning and development for Richland County, will replace Brian Watkins. Watkins, hired in July, was terminated on Oct. 17. … Read More

Mayor Steve Benjamin will join residents and community leaders, as well as AARP experts, to discuss how to the city can better prepare for an aging population. … Read More

A disaster recovery center will open in Florence County, with state and federal officials on hand to explain available assistance. Florence and Darlington county residents are now eligible for individual storm loss assistance. … Read More

S.C. Gov. Henry McMaster has appointed a chair of the commission, which will facilitate communication among local, state and federal agencies and identify solutions for flood-prone areas. … Read More

Six Midlands students have been admitted into this fall’s city of Columbia Mayor’s Fellows program. The program allows undergraduate and graduate students to experience firsthand the operation of local government. More tha … Read More