Richland County Government

SERVING OUR NEIGHBORS: This past Saturday, District 7 Councilwoman Gretchen D. Barron helped the Richland County Recreation Commission distribute holiday turkeys?? to residents during the last of a series of turkey giveaways at Crane Creek Gym in Columbia. Richland County wishes residents and families a happy and hearty Thanksgiving??! #Thanksgiving #Turkeys #RichlandCountySC

Richland County Government offices and Solid Waste & Recycling (SW&R) facilities will close Thursday, Nov. 28 and Friday, Nov. 29 for the Thanksgiving holiday. Curbside collection will be delayed one day, and SW&R facilities will reopen Saturday, Nov. 30. Learn more at tinyurl.com/yeya4xf2. #Thanksgiving #RichlandCountySC

Give the gift of life?? at the County's last blood drive of the year. Taking place at 10 a.m. TOMORROW at the County Administration Building, 2020 Hampton St., Columbia??. All donors will receive two pairs of “Friends”-themed socks??, one for you and one for a friend! To sign up, visit tinyurl.com/58u6bmn7 and enter sponsor code: RichlandCounty??. #SaveALife #WeNeedYourBlood #RichlandCountySC

Richland County’s commitment to excellence, a core value of our strategic plan, is reflected by the businesses the Richland County Economic Development Office (RCEDO) attracts to the area. Innovative companies such as Integer Technologies LLC bring needed jobs and opportunities for apprenticeships, bolstering key industries in the County, improving residents' quality of life. See how Integer Technologies is helping students of South Carolina’s HBCUs launch their career in STEM-related industries in the video below. Read the full article at tinyurl.com/2s3tsvdj. #Excellence -#StrategicPlan #RichlandCountySC--

Help make the holidays?? brighter for local children in need. Richland County EMS invites individuals, businesses and community organizations to donate toys, clothing and other needed items for its annual “Stuff an Ambulance??” drive, which benefits children served by the County’s Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA). Donations will be accepted through Dec. 5??. Learn more at tinyurl.com/2s38zfhm. #CASAcares #EMScares #RichlandCountySC

Did you know, according to ADRP: The Association for Blood Donor Professionals, that only about 3 percent of age-eligible people in the US donate blood yearly? That’s why it’s crucial for you to give at the County's last blood drive of the year, starting at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 26 at the County Administration Building, 2020 Hampton St., Columbia??. All donors will receive two pairs of “Friends”-themed socks??, one for you and one for a friend! To sign up, visit tinyurl.com/58u6bmn7 and enter sponsor code: RichlandCounty. #SaveALife #WeNeedYourBlood #RichlandCountySC

Did someone say glow-in-the-dark dance party??????? Jump start your holiday festivities at Councilwoman Gretchen D. Barron’s (District 7) Holiday Celebration??! This event will feature a glow-in-the-dark dance-off, cookie and ornament decorating, pictures with Santa???? and other fun activities. Come be merry, beginning at 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7 at Killian Park, 1424 Marthan Road, Blythewood??. #Christmas #Holiday #DanceParty #RichlandCountySC

Ready to answer the call to save lives??? Your mission is to join Richland County’s award-winning and nationally recognized Emergency Medical Services (EMS)?? department. Working for EMS is an opportunity to begin a career in public service or advance in the medical field??????. Have a passion to serve and protect public safety? If so, Richland County EMS is the place for you?! Apply online at bit.ly/444qDIZ ??. #EMS #JoinToday #RichlandCountySC

Future EMTs, listen closely! Richland County is looking for an EMT Student Trainee to assist an assigned EMS crew with basic EMT medical procedures, the use of emergency equipment and vehicle maintenance. Learn more and apply today at tinyurl.com/bddad8fk. #PerfectFit #Hired #RichlandCountySC

Did you know identifying your race when you give blood indicates to the American Red Cross that further screenings should be conducted on your blood donation??, including testing for the sickle cell trait? Help a person with sickle cell or a rare blood type by donating at the County’s next blood drive, starting 10 a.m. THIS Tuesday, Nov. 26 at the County Administration Building, 2020 Hampton St., Columbia??. To sign up, visit tinyurl.com/58u6bmn7 and enter sponsor code: RichlandCounty??. Get a RapidPass at rcblood.org/3NNgcCB. Check your eligibility: https://lnkd.in/gZG6htnH ?. #SaveALife #WeNeedYourBlood #RichlandCountySC