Controlled Burns Planned in Southeast Richland County Near Congaree National Park

Columbia, SC – According to The Post and Courier, residents in southeast Richland County are anticipated to experience smoke from prescribed burns conducted by the Richland County Conservation Commission through April 3, 2026. The controlled burns began on March 26 and will continue as weather conditions allow, targeting conservation properties in the Old Bluff Road … Read more

New Midlands-Area WMA Open for South Carolina Hunters

Columbia, SC – According to Carolina Sportsman, the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) has introduced a new wildlife management area (WMA) in the Midlands region, offering expanded hunting opportunities for deer and waterfowl enthusiasts. The Wateree River Heritage Preserve WMA, encompassing over 3,600 acres in eastern Richland County, borders the Wateree River and … Read more

SCDNR to Host Public Meeting on Management Plan for Wateree River Heritage Preserve Wildlife Management Area

Eastover, SC – According to Carolina Sportsman, the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) is set to host a public meeting to gather community input on the proposed management plan for the Wateree River Heritage Preserve Wildlife Management Area (WMA) in Richland County. The event is scheduled for July 14, from 6 p.m. to … Read more

Richland County weighs rezoning 155 acres for housing; residents fear traffic, community change

Columbia, SC – According to WLTX, developers in Richland County are pushing forward with a request to rezone 155 acres of agricultural land for residential use, a move that could transform a rural stretch near Wilson Boulevard into a new housing neighborhood. The proposal has ignited concerns among local residents about heightened traffic, increased noise, … Read more