Richland County Government

LEND YOUR VOICE. Richland County needs YOU to serve on one of our many volunteer boards, committees and panels! Groups such as the Midlands Workforce Development Board, Accommodations Tax Advisory Committee and others play an active role in shaping the County's progress. Be a part of the future. Apply for one of many available vacancies today at https://lnkd.in/eDVsSq7X. #WeNeedYourHelp #CommunityEngagement #RichlandCountySC

A NEW BEGINNING. On Friday, March 21, Columbia College (SC) held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the grand opening of College Place, a new campus building that was the former home of College Place United Methodist Church, a historic Columbia landmark. The former church has been revamped to serve as the new home for the college’s Division of Education, offering support for students pursuing careers in teaching and leadership and equipped with classrooms, offices and spaces for collaboration. Local leaders and County Councilmembers, including Councilwoman Tyra K. Little (District 3), Councilman Paul Livingston (District 4) and Councilwoman Gretchen D. Barron (District 7), attended the grand opening to help celebrate the new addition to Columbia College. Photo credits: Columbia College. #ColumbiaCollegeSC #RichlandCountySC

YOUR MULTIFACETED PENNY. Did you know the Transportation Penny program has designated almost $990 million in funding for upgrades to the COMET transit system? COMET enhancements will result in: - New and improved bus routes - Enhanced rider safety and comfort - More COMET buses to support residents' needs Learn more at tinyurl.com/3z2kj99e. #YourTransportationPenny #RichlandCountySC

Born in Bamberg to Indian immigrants, Nikki Haley graduated with a bachelor’s in accounting from Clemson University in 1994, becoming the chief financial officer for her family’s business after college. Haley has enjoyed an extensive career in public service since winning a state House of Representatives seat in 2004. In 2010 she became South Carolina’s first female and first minority governor. A defining moment of her time as governor came in 2015, when Haley called for the Confederate flag’s removal from the Statehouse grounds after a mass shooting at Charleston’s Emanuel AME Church. Later that year, she led recovery efforts after a thousand-year flood ravaged parts of the state. Haley’s commitment to securing the safety and well-being of South Carolinians during the turmoil and intensity of 2015 reflects Richland County’s core value of accountability, as the County works to maintain a high standard of public services for residents. Learn more at tinyurl.com/s25y3fz6. Photo from Clemson University: tinyurl.com/bdhz78fd. #WomensHistoryMonth #Accountability #RichlandCountySC

A FOUNDATION OF FAITH. On Saturday, March 22, Pine Grove AME Church unveiled a historical marker at its home in Little Mountain, SC, celebrating 157 years of working to uplift the surrounding community through worship, outreach and education. County Councilman Jason Branham (District 1) and Charles Weber, vice chair of the County’s Conservation Commission, attended the event and presented a proclamation to Reverend Jannie Collier, pastor of Pine Grove, on behalf of the County. Thank you Pine Grove AME Church for all you have done to nurture the hearts and souls of the people living in and around Little Mountain and across Richland County. #RichlandCountySC

BE INFORMED. Councilwoman Tish Dozier Alleyne (District 8 ) and Council Chairwoman Jesica Mackey (District 9) are teaming up to host a joint town hall on key areas of interest. The discussion will include: - an update on legislative developments from state leaders Sen. Overture Walker (SC District 22) and Rep. Hamilton Grant (SC District 79), - an update concerning the state of education from Richland School District Two School Board Chair, Monica E. Scott - and a discussion regarding Transportation Penny project developments in Districts 8 and 9 from County Director of Public Works, Mike Maloney Find out what’s going on in your community at 6 p.m. Monday, March 31 at the North Springs Park Gym, 1320 Clemson Road, Columbia. #TownHall #CommunityInAction #RichlandCountySC

It’s time to jump into another week of working to create a better Richland County! Let’s see what meetings and events are on the slate for this week. Stream meetings live via YouTube at https://lnkd.in/geKVNPNY or via Facebook at https://lnkd.in/gWANsv-h. #RichlandCountySC

BE INFORMED. Councilwoman Tish Dozier Alleyne (District 8) and Council Chairwoman Jesica Mackey (District 9) are teaming up to host a joint town hall on key areas of interest. The discussion will include an update on legislative developments from state leaders Sen. Overture Walker (SC District 22) and Rep. Hamilton Grant (SC District 79). Find out what’s going on in your community at 6 p.m. Monday, March 31 at the North Springs Park Gym, 1320 Clemson Road, Columbia. Learn more at tinyurl.com/dmbe97r3. #TownHall #CommunityInAction #RichlandCountySC

YOUR HELP NEEDED. Richland County's Community Development Division seeks public input concerning the use of U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development funds for fiscal year 2025-2026. The third public hearing on a variety of topics, including funding for affordable housing and infrastructure improvement, will occur Thursday, March 27 at Serve & Connect, 8131 Brookfield Road, Columbia. Make your voice heard. Learn more at tinyurl.com/msr5hc2a. #CommunityImprovement #Infrastructure #RichlandCountySC

Residents made strides in their health and wellness today at Councilwoman Gretchen D. Barron’s (District 7) annual Community Walk, which took place at Meadowlake Park in Columbia. Attendees warmed up with some Zumba, received beneficial health information and won a few exciting giveaways throughout the day! Thanks to everyone who came out for the annual event and enjoyed a day of fitness and fellowship. #HealthyAndFit #CommunityWalk #RichlandCountySC