Richland County is providing two ways for the community to help children in need this holiday season through the gift of giving.

Richland County Government offices will close Thursday, Nov. 28 and Friday, Nov. 29 for the Thanksgiving holiday.

During the week of Monday, Nov. 18, crews with Richland County Utilities will begin digging test holes near the intersection of Lower Richland Boulevard and Garners Ferry Road in Columbia.

Richland County advises residents that the last day for storm debris removal in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene will be Friday, Nov. 22.

During its special called meeting Tuesday, Richland County Councilmembers approved the creation of a public-private economic development partnership (P3).