Councilwoman Chakisse Newton, District 11, is planning a cleanup event April 17 in the Lower Richland area. The event is from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and is a collaborative effort with S.C. Rep. Jermaine Johnson and the Richland County Sheriff’s Department (RCSD).

Volunteers will meet at the RCSD Region 1 Substation (2615 Lower Richland Blvd., Columbia).

Residents are encouraged to take part in or organize cleanup initiatives in their communities and tell others about their efforts by sharing photos on social media using the hashtag #LitterFreeRC or emailing [email protected].