Midlands Office Closures and Delays Caused by Winter Weather

Severe winter weather is impacting the Midlands, leading to significant disruptions in government services across multiple counties. Many offices are monitoring the conditions closely and have announced closures for February 2, 2026, due to safety concerns.

Midlands Office Closures due to Winter Weather

Richland County

• Richland County Recreation Commission facilities, including LinRick Golf Course, Wellness Center, and administrative offices, will be closed.
• Richland Library will remain closed over the weekend.
• Government offices in both Richland and Lexington counties will not open on February 2.

Columbia

• City of Columbia facilities, including the Payment Center and Municipal Court, will be closed.
• Parks and recreational centers will also not be accessible.
• USC Transit services will cease operations, while other services resume as conditions permit.
• Garbage, recycling, and yard trash collection by the Solid Waste Division will be postponed.
• The State Museum will remain closed due to the inclement weather.

Orangeburg County

• Orangeburg County offices will open later at noon on February 2.
• Convenience sites will start operating at 1 p.m.
• The landfill will open at 11 a.m.

Newberry County

• Newberry County Government Offices, including transfer stations and recycling centers, will be closed.

Aiken County

• Public facilities, such as libraries and animal shelters, will have delayed openings until 1 p.m.

Fairfield County

• All county offices and recreational facilities will be closed.
• The council meeting scheduled for February 2 has been postponed.

Sumter County

• City of Sumter offices will remain closed and will reopen on February 3.
• All city parks and gardens will be inaccessible.
• Residential sanitation services will experience delays.
• Commercial sanitation services will be suspended for the day.

Kershaw County

• Government offices, libraries, and waste collection sites will be closed.

Lee County and Lexington County

• Lee County Government Offices will be closed.
• Lexington County offices will open at a two-hour delay, starting at 10 a.m.
• The Town of Chapin will also operate on a delayed schedule, opening at 11 a.m.

Other Counties

• Darlington County offices and libraries will close.
• Calhoun County offices will open late at 11 a.m., while collection sites will open in the afternoon.

Residents are advised to stay informed about local weather conditions and any further service changes as the situation evolves. Continued updates will be crucial to navigating the challenges posed by Winter Storm Gianna.