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🛠️ How Public Works works

How Public Works works in Richland County
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CIP resurfacing project on Hollingwood Dr. | Photo from richlandcountysc.gov
Public works is one of those things you know about, but would have a hard time explaining in detail — just us? Okay. Well, if there are any citizens out there curious about how Public Works works in Richland County, we’re here to help — and so are they.

The Public Works Department performs daily tasks that support the infrastructural maintenance, repairs, and improvement of 836 miles on the County Road Maintenance System.

What does that look like?

Road Maintenance and Repair | Think: filling in potholes, smaller paving jobs, curb and gutter maintenance, sidewalk repairs, and more.

Drainage Maintenance | Think: clearing of pipes, reinforcing concrete in pipes, installation of drainage pipes, and more.

Traffic Control and Traffic Safety | Think: installing stop signs, speed humps, road painting, and other traffic operations.

Vegetation Maintenance | Think: trimming trees back so you can see road signs, unclogging drains, and various mowing needs.

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Slope mower cutting vegetation back in Richland County | Photo via richlandcountysc.gov

Emergency Maintenance and Road Hazards | Think: time-sensitive requests, like removing any obstacles that block the flow of traffic.

Roads + Drainage – Projects Section | Think: complex, lengthy infrastructure projects that exceed repair maintenance, like addressing flooding concerns.

Capital Improvement Projects | Think: smaller sidewalk construction or road paving.

Who pays for the projects?

Funding for each project is derived from two main sources — the Road Maintenance Fee + “C” Funds (County Transportation Committee funding). The funds are collected from Richland County residents’ personal property taxes on vehicles — generating ~$6,000,000 per year — or given on a discretionary case-by-case basis for projects that meet established criteria.

Click the button below to read about the City of Columbia’s Public Works Department + how to submit a request to both Richland County and the City of Columbia.
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What year did South Carolina create the first Board of Public Works?
A. 1819
B. 1920
C. 1955
D. 1973
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Events
Tuesday, June 25
  • Robin’s Retirement Celebration | Tuesday, June 25 | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. | Robert Mills House & Gardens, 1616 Blanding St., Columbia | Free | Light refreshments — including many of Robin’s favorite local snacks — will be served at the end of the program.
  • USC Alumni Wine Dinner at Hampton Street Vineyard | Tuesday, June 25 | 6 p.m. | Hampton Street Vineyard, 1207 Hampton St., Columbia | $80 | Your ticket includes a four-course menu + six wines paired with the chef’s tasting menu.
Wednesday, June 26
  • Stroller Tour: (Un)Settled | Wednesday, June 26 | 10:30-11:30 a.m. | Columbia Museum of Art, 1515 Main St., Columbia | Free | Fussy, crying, or wiggly babies are welcome and baby-wearing is encouraged.
  • Koger Center Presents: A Night in Nashville with Country Music Songwriters | Wednesday, June 26 | 7:30 p.m. | Koger Center for the Arts, 1051 Greene St., Columbia | $23-$38 | Modeled after the famous Blue Bird Cafe, this night features three country music songwriters, most of whom are from Music City itself.
Thursday, June 27
  • Blue Zone Dinner | Thursday, June 27 | 6:30-10 p.m. | Smoked, 1643 Main St., Columbia | $125 | Experience the blend of flavors from the world’s longest-living communities with the vibrant flavors of local cuisine.
Friday, June 28
  • The Night Shift | Friday, June 28-Friday, Sept. 27 | 6-9 p.m. | ReFind, 718 S. Edisto Ave., Columbia | Free | Browse this monthly night market hosted at the new Re•Find location in the Rosewood neighborhood, featuring local goods, antiques, food, music, and more.
Saturday, June 29
  • SC United Bantams Independence Day Celebration | Saturday, June 29 | 7-9:30 p.m. | SCUFC Southeastern Freight Lines Soccer Complex, 115 Sunbelt Blvd., Columbia | Free | Cheer on the men’s and women’s soccer teams during a doubleheader and enjoy post-game fireworks, waterslides, yard games, food trucks, and the Bantams Beer Garden.
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Coming Soon

🔥 Introducing the hottest show of the summer
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Solar Superstorms is hot, but the air-conditioned Planetarium is plenty cool. | Photo courtesy of the South Carolina State Museum
This July, the South Carolina State Museum is launching a new, luminous experience inside its 55-ft digital dome Planetarium. The star of the show? Our very own sun.

Solar Superstorms is a major production that transports viewers into the sun’s inner workings. Expect to see dramatic visuals of flares, solar tornadoes + coronal mass ejections (aka, the largest eruptions in the solar system).

Bonus: The show is narrated by Doctor Strange — we mean, Benedict Cumberbatch.
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News Notes
Eat
  • Have you ever had a Korean corndog? If not, you can try one at 92 Chicken — a Korean restaurant on Decker Boulevard. This recipe for the Korean dogs, which are growing in popularity, took six months to perfect. (The Post and Courier)
Festival
  • Tickets for The Columbia Fireflies’ Taco and Margarita Festival go on sale at 10 a.m today. The event, taking place on Saturday, Aug. 17 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., will feature a plethora of tacos, margs, food trucks, live music, pro wrestling, and more.
Community
  • Richland County is hosting a neighborhood block party on Thursday, June 27, at 6 p.m. at Meadowlake Park. Hosted by the Neighborhood Improvement Program, locals can enjoy food, games, competitions, and more.
Deal
  • Papa Jazz is having a renovation sale. While it fixes the dip in the floor patrons have come to know when they walk in, it’s offering 50% off all $5 or less items through Monday, July 8.
Number
  • $419,000 — that’s the average home price for a home in the US, which is up 5.8% from last year and sets a new record. Mortgage rates are likely to remain above 6%. (ABC Columbia)
Sports
  • Can Ja’Tavion Sanders finally be the Greg Olsen replacement? Go beyond the scoreboard and behind the scenes of the Carolina Panthers with Locked On’s daily, team-focused podcasts.
    Seasonal
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    • What happens when you combine German engineering with the world’s most trusted name in hearing care? The biggest breakthrough in hearing technology in more than a decade: the award-winning Horizon hearing aid. Join 385,000+ people hearing better than ever with a 45-day, no-risk trial.*
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    Wellness
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    • Ready to tackle your next home improvement project? DIY tutorial videos and other resources make it tempting to take matters into your own hands — but some projects are better left to the pros. Find out when to DIY and when to delegate from the experts at AllSouth.*
     
    Outdoors

    🌳 Share the shade

    Consider planting a tree with this free civic program
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    Different local trees you can plant around Columbia. | Photo by COLAtoday team taken at Gardener’s Outpost.
    Looking for more ways to beat the heat? Try planting a shade tree. You may not be able to feel immediate releaf but after a few years of growth, that smoldering pavement may help you or your neighbors take evening summer walks with their pups.

    The City of Columbia is partnering with Columbia Green to give property owners free trees, and will even deliver it to your house for free during the fall planting season.

    Fun fact — trees have been shown to increase property value, help cut down on energy use, reduce heat, and capture airborne pollutants.

    How to participate

    There will be a free lunch at Benedict College Campus Center on Saturday, July 13 at 12 p.m. Sign up for the lunch, but if you can’t make it, you can apply for a free tree online before Thursday, Aug. 15.
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    If you’re a fan of plants but don’t know what to plant in the hot summer months, the Gardener’s Outpost just released its guide to high-heat annual plants. Head to its stores (709 Woodrow St. + 1211 Franklin St.) to discuss its selection with experts.
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