Recent improvements include a new terminal building with a conference room, new hangers, fuel tanks, a new runway lighting system, and a renovated taxi way. Many of the older buildings are being revitalized and brought back to life with original wooden floors and decorative tin ceilings. Scattered throughout the circumference of the county are strip malls which contain grocery stores, drug stores, and general merchandise. Major shopping centers may be reached in 30 or 40 minutes in neighboring counties. International cuisine restaurants include Chinese, Mexican and Greek choices.
Several restaurants have facilities for club meetings and private parties.
Accommodations include a bed and breakfast in the historic district of the City of Chester and several motels in Chester as well as in the Richburg area. Annual festivals draw large numbers both locally and from out of state. The Flopeye Fish Festival is held Memorial Day weekend in Great Falls. Regular activities include arts and crafts, a variety of entertainment, car show, carnival and food. In the fall, the City of Chester is host to the Chester Downtown Development Association's HILLarity Festival.