Richland County is set to demolish several buildings on Hampton Street, directly across from the government’s main administrative building and right next door to the popular Railroad BBQ restaurant.
Asbestos has been found in the buildings at 2005, 2009 and 2011 Hampton Street, which occupy a busy stretch at the intersection of Hampton and Gervais streets.
Richland County Council has approved a nearly $300,000 contract with Thompson Building Wrecking Co to remove the asbestos and then demolish the three properties…