Overture Walker News Today

State Rep. Ivory Thigpen, Richland County Council member Overture Walker, and Richland Two School Board Member Dr. Monica Elkins are all in the running for the seat

Residents will see a property tax increase beginning in 2025 to cover the $80 million bond, which the zoo will use to add and upgrade exhibits.

One year after rejecting the proposal, a majority of Richland County Council members approved a first reading of an $80 million bond from Riverbanks Zoo and Garden.

The Richland County Council met Tuesday, October 3. All council members were present. Chair Overture Walker spoke in memory of Richland County Sherriff ’s Department Deputy Jacob Salrin who died in the line of duty on Friday, September 29. Walker asked council and those present to participate in a moment of silence to remember Salrin.

Recent franchise approvals from three communities in South Carolina have kicked a Virginia-based telecommunications providers fiber-optic expansion efforts ...

Post and Courier Columbias annual Power List highlights the areas top movers and shakers among heavyweights in politics, business, public safety, education, the environment, food, music and the arts.

After the Richland County Council nixed Richland Ones requested property tax hike, the school district filled a $6.6 million hole in its 2023-24 budget by reducing proposed spending on pay,

The saga between Richland County and a global weapons manufacturer continued this week.

In an 8-3 vote, Richland County Council voted to approve an almost $8,000 raise for council members.

Chronic problems ... no solutions.