Richland County Government offices will close Monday, Jan. 16 to observe Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

On Tuesday, Richland County officially swore in five Councilmembers, including newcomers Jason Branham (District 1) and Don Weaver (District 6). County Council also re-elected Councilman Overture Walker as chair and Councilwoman Jesica Mackey as vice chair.

The Richland Soil and Water Conservation District (RSWCD) is offering incentives to boost participation in the S.C. Envirothon, a statewide natural resources competition for high school students.

Richland County Government offices are set to close Monday, Jan. 2 as the County observes New Year’s Day.

Richland County Government offices and drop-off sites will operate on altered schedules because of the upcoming Christmas holiday. Curbside collection will not be affected.