Access to Richland County Government facilities will be restricted to essential personnel beginning Friday, March 20, in an effort to mitigate the spread of COVID-19, or coronavirus.

Richland County Council Chair Paul Livingston has signed an emergency declaration in accordance with County ordinance to initiate specific actions to respond to COVID-19, or coronavirus.

Richland County Council will meet at its regularly scheduled time Tuesday, March 17. However, because of growing concerns related to the spread of COVID-19, residents are encouraged to view the meeting on the local government access channel or online.

The Richland Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) has awarded three Conservation Education Mini-Grants totaling $2,000 to support local schools’ environmental efforts this spring.

Following is a brief statement from County Administrator Leonardo Brown in reference to the Richland County Judicial Center: