Shortly before 11 p.m. Friday, the Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center (ASGDC) staff received notification that a detainee had escaped the custody of Bryan Psychiatric Hospital.

Richland County Government facilities will operate on altered schedules for the Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday.

Richland County has scheduled a series of transportation planning meetings as part of a transportation needs assessment.

Because of the threat of inclement weather Tuesday, Jan. 9, Richland County Government is encouraging residents to plan ahead and exercise caution.

On Tuesday, Richland County Council officially elected new leadership for 2024. Former Council Vice Chair Jesica Mackey (District 9) was elected as chair, and Councilman Derrek Pugh (District 2) was elected vice chair.