A much anticipated Richland County Penny project is nearly complete, as the new Greene Street bridge in Columbia will soon open to pedestrians, cyclists and vehicles.

County Government offices will close Thursday, Nov. 24 and Friday, Nov. 25 in observance of Thanksgiving.

Grants worth thousands will soon be available for nonprofits and other groups seeking to protect and preserve the County’s rich land and historic places.

Councilman Derrek Pugh was recently elected chair of the County’s revived Office of Small Business Opportunity (OSBO) Ad Hoc Committee.

Richland County Emergency Medical Services (EMS) is once again encouraging residents to help “Stuff an Ambulance” for children in need. Beginning Monday, Nov. 21, residents can donate toys, clothing and other items as part of the holiday tradition benefiting Richland County Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA).