Town of Ridgeland Wins Municipal Association Award
The Town of Ridgeland has won the Municipal Association  of South Carolina's Achievement Award for Economic Development with it entry for Tuten Park. Previous winners of this award include Myrtle Beach, Charleston, and Columbia.
Tuten Park is a small area between businesses near Exit 21 off Interstate 95.
 The area was previously an unmaintained drainage ditch fenced off for safety reasons. Now the Town's newest park offers a respite for weary travellers. Numerous plantings soften the appearance while the brick walls and pavers connect it to the existing Town sidewalk system. A fountain and heron sculptures also lead visitors to the Blue Heron Nature Trail just to the north.
From the Municipal Association site:
Achievement Awards
The Association recognizes and encourages innovations and excellence in local government through its Achievement Awards. Each spring, the Municipal Association accepts award entries from member municipalities. Winners were honored at the Association's annual meeting.
2010 winners
- Population 1-1,000: Town of Greeleyville
- Population 1,001-5,000: City of Travelers Rest
- Population 5,001-10,000: City of Dillon
- Population 10,001-20,000: Town of Lexington
- Communications: City of Rock Hill
- Economic Development: Town of Ridgeland
- Public Safety: City of Mauldin
- Public Service: City of Aiken
- Public Works: Town of Kiawah Island
Started in 1987, the program provides local government officials and employees the opportunity to receive deserved recognition for superior and innovative efforts in local government. The program also provides a forum for sharing the best public service ideas in South Carolina.
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