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09/20/2024
PATHWAY TO SUCCESS💫: On Thursday, County Council Vice Chair Derrek Pugh (District 2) and staff attended an open house and ribbon cutting✂️ for the new Goodwill Industries of Upstate/Midlands South Carolina's Resource Opportunity Center in Columbia.
This new facility, at 111 Highland Center Drive📍, will include Goodwill’s Innovation Institute, which features access to career services and educational opportunities to make individuals job-ready💼!
Learn more about this recent development at tinyurl.com/yc6w5d67.
Want to help improve the infrastructure of Richland County?
The County’s Public Works department needs an experienced professional to serve as County Engineer, overseeing all aspects of the Engineering Division, including management of staff, supervision of right-of-way acquisitions, review of construction work and more! Professional Engineer license required.
Learn more and apply at tinyurl.com/4ydk8kvs.
09/20/2024
Richland Weekly Review: Your Sept. 20 Edition - https://mailchi.mp/richlandcountysc.gov/sept202024
09/20/2024
YOUR PENNY MATTERS: Council Vice Chair Derrek Pugh (District 2) and Councilwoman Gretchen D. Barron (District 7) are co-hosting a town hall with the County’s Public Works department on the Transportation Penny program.
This is YOUR chance to get updates on the Penny, which is responsible for improving the infrastructure residents depend on for daily transit and navigation.
Grab a pen and notebook and meet us at 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 26 at Doko Manor, 100 Alvina Hagood Circle, Blythewood!
Email [email protected] for more.
Thursday evening, Councilwoman Chakisse Newton (District 11) held a town hall on local rezoning requests at Garners Ferry Adult Activity Center📍.
Residents got the chance to voice their concerns🗣️ on the developments in their community and learn the next steps in the rezoning process.
Be sure to keep up with Richland County on social media📲 to find the next town hall happening in your community!
09/20/2024
A commitment to institutional safety? ✅
A passion for public service? ✅
If this sounds like you, don’t miss Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center’s (ASGDC) job fair, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, Oct. 25 at 201 John Mark Dial Drive, Columbia📍.
ASGDC is the perfect place for individuals looking to take the next step in their career in law enforcement👮🏽♂️.
Learn more at tinyurl.com/334hayfh.
09/20/2024
COMMUNITY CONVERSATIONS: Councilwoman Cheryl English (District 10) will host a town hall covering rezoning requests, at 6 p.m. Monday, Sept. 23, at Bluff Road Park, 148 Carswell Drive, Columbia.
Call 803-576-2190 or email [email protected] for more.
It’s election season, Richland County! Here are some key things to know:
✅The statewide general election is Tuesday, Nov. 5.
☑️Poll workers are needed to facilitate the voting process on Election Day.
✅Deadline to register to vote: Sunday, Oct. 6
☑️Deadline to apply for absentee ballot: Friday, Oct. 25
✅Early voting period: Monday, Oct. 21-Saturday, Nov. 2
Find more poll worker, voter registration and election info🗳️ at tinyurl.com/3ew9p5z2.
09/19/2024
Today, Council Chair Jesica Mackey (District 9) attended a groundbreaking for Mental Illness Recovery Center, Inc. (MIRCI)'s new Millwood Place Transitional Living Youth Home.
The facility, on Millwood Avenue in Columbia, is for female-identifying youth who are at risk of experiencing homelessness.
Learn more at mirci.org.
09/19/2024
Every two seconds, someone in the U.S. needs blood or platelets.
Help save a life by donating at Richland County’s blood drive Friday, Sept. 27. It’s from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at the County Administration Building, 4th floor, Suite 4072, 2020 Hampton St., Columbia.
Plus, all donors will receive a $15 e-gift card!
To sign up, visit tinyurl.com/58u6bmn7
and enter sponsor code: RichlandCounty.
09/19/2024
The 6th annual Small Business Conference was a BLAST🚀, with County and state entrepreneurs gathering at the R2I2 Conference Center, in Columbia, to talk business growth📈, access to capital and essential licensing requirements📝.
Richland County’s Office of Small Business Opportunity thanks the City of Columbia Government's Office of Business Opportunities for coming together to put on an unforgettable event for our local business community.
We hope attendees found everything they need to help their business ↗️!
Check out highlights of Wednesday’s events in the 📸 below!
Ever wondered what rules determine land use, such as preservation of wildlife or spaces for shopping and entertainment?
The County’s Land Development Code (LDC) ensures the use of land in unincorporated Richland County is compatible with its corresponding zoning district.
Along with designating districts for residential development, the LDC also regulates land use for recreation, agriculture and more!
Find the zoning district for your community in the video below or on the County’s YouTube at tinyurl.com/z8ac94ku.
The Transportation Penny has allowed for the paving of 85 previously dirt roads, creating safer roads and preventing accidents. 🚧
Realize your calling in law enforcement at Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center (ASGDC).
ASGDC is seeking individuals devoted to public safety, institutional safety and delivering a constitutional level of service to join its team.
ASGDC features numerous job opportunities for candidates with a strong sense of commitment and dedication🤝🏼.
Apply today at bit.ly/444qDIZ 💻!
09/18/2024
Richland County’s 6th annual Small Business Conference, in partnership with the City of Columbia Government’s Office of Business Opportunities, has begun at the R2I2 Conference Center in Columbia😃.
Stay tuned to our Instagram/Facebook stories🤳🏽 for coverage of today’s festivities and make sure to use the hashtag with any photos that you share from today’s conference!
09/18/2024
Don't miss out!
Councilwoman Chakisse Newton (District 11) will host a town hall TOMORROW at 6 p.m. on local rezoning requests at the Garners Ferry Adult Activity Center, 8620 Garners Ferry Road, Hopkins.
Call📞 803-576-2190 or email [email protected] for more.
09/18/2024
At tonight's County Council meeting, Councilmembers recognized the S.C. State Guard with a resolution honoring the division's commitment and dedication.
The State Guard safeguards our state's residents by providing disaster relief assistance to communities and first-responder organizations.
Learn more at sg.sc.gov.
09/17/2024
Thank you to Chao and Associates, Inc., McClam & Associates, Inc. and Sam’s Club, our Emerald sponsors for the 6th Annual Small Business Conference🎉!
This event, set for Wednesday, Sept. 18, is hosted by the County's Office of Small Business Opportunity in partnership with the City of Columbia Government’s Office of Business Opportunities🫱🏾🫲🏻.
09/17/2024
With the development of over 500 roadways, bikeways and greenways, the Transportation Penny has helped to create safer and stronger roads and communities. 🌳🛣️
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It’s essential to be prepared in case of a natural disaster❗
County Emergency Planner Sharon Long is here to help you build your own supply kit💊🥫 to be emergency ready, should a catastrophe occur🌪️.
Find more disaster🌀 kit info at www.ready.gov/kit.
09/17/2024
Look out for our new LinkedIn👀.
Our new home(page)🏠 will be revealed soon!
09/17/2024
It's Council Tuesday again, Richland County!
Today’s series of meetings📝 include:
📌A Community Impact Grant Ad Hoc Committee meeting at 2:30 p.m. in Council Chambers
📌An Office of Small Business Opportunity Ad Hoc Committee meeting at 3:30 p.m. in Council Chambers
📌An Economic Development Committee meeting at 5 p.m. in the 4th floor Administration Conference Room
📌A regular session Council meeting at 6 p.m. in Council Chambers
Stay locked in with the County by streaming👩🏻💻 meetings live via YouTube at www.youtube.com//streams or via Facebook at www.facebook.com/RichlandSC/.
09/17/2024
Thank you to A James Global Services, Inc., Brownstone Construction Group, Thomas Media Group, LLC and the Black Expo South, our Silver sponsors for the 6th annual Small Business Conference👏🏽!
Don’t miss this upcoming event, from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 18 at R2i2 Conference Center, 763 Fashion Drive, Columbia.
Registration closes at noon TODAY. Sign up at tinyurl.com/RCOSBOevent.
09/16/2024
Every two seconds, someone in the U.S. needs blood or platelets.
Help save a life by donating at Richland County’s blood drive Friday, Sept. 27. It’s from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at the County Administration Building, 4th floor, Suite 4072, 2020 Hampton St., Columbia.
Plus, all donors will receive a $15 e-gift card!
To sign up, visit
tinyurl.com/58u6bmn7
and enter sponsor code: RichlandCounty.
It's almost time to gain access to the knowledge and insights that will take your business to new heights🔝!
Don’t miss the 6th annual Small Business Conference💼 at the R2I2 Conference Center📍, 763 Fashion Drive, Columbia, from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. this Wednesday, Sept. 18.
The event will be hosted by Richland County's Office of Small Business Opportunity and the City of Columbia Government’s Office of Business Opportunities.
Get tickets🎟️ at tinyurl.com/RCOSBOevent.
09/16/2024
UPDATE: An office of the County’s Judicial Center will be moving, beginning Monday. Sept. 30!
The Master-in-Equity Court’s new home will be in Courtroom 1 at 2500 Decker Blvd., Columbia📍.
Learn more about this recent development at tinyurl.com/438tej95.
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