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September 25, 2026

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Councilwoman Cooper sponsors 48th Jubilee

Councilwoman Gretchen D. Cooper (District 7) attended Historic Columbia's Jubilee: Festival of Black History & Culture last weekend as a sponsor of the 48th annual event.

Jubilee invited residents and visitors to enjoy a day of festive fun, featuring live music, storytelling, interactive activities and crafts from local vendors.

Attendees also immersed themselves in Columbia’s Black history through free guided tours of the Mann-Simons Site and local historic Black neighborhoods.

NEWS AROUND THE COUNTY

S.P.E.E.D. training focuses on healthcare resources

On Thursday, the Richland County Neighborhood Improvement Program hosted their monthly S.P.E.E.D. (Sustainability, Planning, Education, Engagement and Development) training.

Featuring Welvista and Your Health, the training focused on healthcare awareness and resources, including discussions on medications for the uninsured, benefits of preventive care, healthcare barriers and resource connections.

Watch the County’s social media for details on the next monthly S.P.E.E.D. event.

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Video: Prepare your home for a disaster

Ken Aucoin, Chief Meteorologist and Emergency Planner

Gov. Henry McMaster has proclaimed September as South Carolina Preparedness Month. In this video, Richland County Chief Meteorologist Ken Aucoin provides tips on how you can prepare your home for a natural disaster.

Find out more on the S.C. Emergency Management Division's website.

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UPCOMING EVENTS

County Council Meeting

6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 6, County Administration Building (2nd-floor Council Chambers), 2020 Hampton St., Columbia
Meetings are streamed live on the County's YouTube and Facebook pages.
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Hiring Event: Election Day Workers

9 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday, Sept. 25, Richland County Voter Registration & Elections, 300 Columbia Mall Blvd., Suite 210, Columbia
Richland County is looking for residents to serve as poll workers on Nov. 3. In-person and virtual onboarding sessions are available. Learn how you can contribute.
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Neighborhood Annual Planning Conference

10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26, S.C. Department of Archives & History, 8301 Parklane Road, Columbia
Learn about neighborhood planning at more at this event hosted by Richland County's Neighborhood Improvement Program.
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THRIVE 10X: Small Business Trade Show & Forum

8 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 29, Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center, 1101 Lincoln St., Columbia
At this high-energy event, entrepreneurs, small businesses, workforce partners, corporate partners, government agencies and more will come together to connect, inspire, collaborate and propel our economy forward.
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RICHLAND COUNTY COUNCIL

Richland County Council conducts regular session meetings the first and third Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. in Council Chambers. All meetings are open to the public.

Councilmembers and contact info

District 1
Councilman Jason Branham / 803-542-0002
District 2
Councilman Derrek Pugh (Vice Chair) / 803-977-4339
District 3
Councilwoman Tyra Little / 803-422-0203
District 4
Councilman Paul Livingston / 803-765-1192
District 5
Councilperson Allison Terracio / 803-622-6029
District 6
Councilman Don Weaver / 803-995-3703
District 7
Councilwoman Gretchen D. Cooper / 803-977-4337
District 8
Councilwoman Tish Dozier Alleyne / 803-457-2597
District 9
Councilwoman Jesica Mackey (Chairwoman) / 803-977-4338
District 10
Councilwoman Cheryl English / 803-949-0770
District 11
Councilwoman Chakisse Newton / 803-973-9652

For Council-related matters, you may also email the Clerk of Council or call 803-576-2060.

View Council agendas, minutes and more

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