The Ballentine Civic Association was formed to help build and support the Ballentine Community. We work hard to keep our community members informed and aware of all events, changes and updates that are happening in our area. We partner with local businesses to help grow and build their services. Our partners are what make our community great and strive to keep those connections strong. To become a part of this great community head over to our Join Us page and fill out the membership form.
IMPORTANT MESSAGES
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May 28, 2020
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Curbside Collection of Bulk Items to Resume
(Richland PIO) – Residents again can make appointments to schedule curbside pickup of old furniture, appliances and other large objects as Richland County resumes collection of bulk items Wednesday, June 3.
Bulk item pickup is by appointment only. Call the County’s Solid Waste & Recycling Division at 803-576-2440.
After requesting an appointment, residents will be contacted by the company that services their community with a pickup date. Residents should avoid putting items on the curbside prior to making an appointment. Rather, items should be placed on the curbside by 7 a.m. on the date of the scheduled appointment.
Accepted items include:
Items not accepted can be taken to the County’s C&D Landfill, 1070 Caughman Road, or to the Lower Richland Drop-off Center, 10531 Garners Ferry Road. The landfill is open 7 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and 7 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Saturdays. The Lower Richland site operates 12:30 p.m.-5 p.m. Sundays and 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday.
Residents can dispose of many items at Richland Recycles Day, set for June 27 at the State Fairgrounds. Items accepted for drop-off include: tires, electronics, televisions, metal items, paint, cooking oil, paper for shredding and household hazardous waste (e.g., solvents, cleaners, chemicals, pesticides, fluorescent light bulbs).
Furniture and mattresses will not be accepted at this event, which is open to Richland County residents only.
For information about items not listed, call Solid Waste & Recycling at (803) 576-2440.
(Richland PIO) – Residents again can make appointments to schedule curbside pickup of old furniture, appliances and other large objects as Richland County resumes collection of bulk items Wednesday, June 3.
Bulk item pickup is by appointment only. Call the County’s Solid Waste & Recycling Division at 803-576-2440.
After requesting an appointment, residents will be contacted by the company that services their community with a pickup date. Residents should avoid putting items on the curbside prior to making an appointment. Rather, items should be placed on the curbside by 7 a.m. on the date of the scheduled appointment.
Accepted items include:
- White goods (e.g., refrigerators, freezers, stoves, washers, dryers, dishwashers, water heaters)
- Brown goods (e.g., chairs, sofas, tables, mattresses, box springs)
- Metal grills (no gas or propane tanks)
- Push lawn mowers (gas and oil removed)
- Bicycles
- Patio furniture and plastic pool
Items not accepted can be taken to the County’s C&D Landfill, 1070 Caughman Road, or to the Lower Richland Drop-off Center, 10531 Garners Ferry Road. The landfill is open 7 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and 7 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Saturdays. The Lower Richland site operates 12:30 p.m.-5 p.m. Sundays and 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday.
Residents can dispose of many items at Richland Recycles Day, set for June 27 at the State Fairgrounds. Items accepted for drop-off include: tires, electronics, televisions, metal items, paint, cooking oil, paper for shredding and household hazardous waste (e.g., solvents, cleaners, chemicals, pesticides, fluorescent light bulbs).
Furniture and mattresses will not be accepted at this event, which is open to Richland County residents only.
For information about items not listed, call Solid Waste & Recycling at (803) 576-2440.
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Freshly Mill Road and Broad River Road
On Monday, June 1st , starting at 3:00pm, there will be an online re-zoning hearing for the property at the corner of Freshley Mill Road and Broad River Road (US-176), to take the property from Rural (RU), to General Commercial (GC).
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Hopefully we are all keeping well and doing the best we can under the circumstances.
Ballentine Civic Association will not be meeting again until September (let's hope this will all be over by then!).
There were a number of priorities under discussion when we last met in March, so if anything arises that needs immediate attention please let us know. Once the quarantine is over, we can have a meeting if an emergency issue comes up.
The Ballentine Civic Association has people with diverse skills, so if anyone needs help at this time for any projects, etc, please get in touch with us.
Ballentine Civic Association will not be meeting again until September (let's hope this will all be over by then!).
There were a number of priorities under discussion when we last met in March, so if anything arises that needs immediate attention please let us know. Once the quarantine is over, we can have a meeting if an emergency issue comes up.
- Senior Services of Richland County has been doing meals for seniors on Fridays. They are disbursed from 10:30-12:00 pm at the Ballentine Library Senior Services on internet on Dutch Fork Road. This is for those 60 and older, must show ID and you will be handed meals for a week.
The Ballentine Civic Association has people with diverse skills, so if anyone needs help at this time for any projects, etc, please get in touch with us.
Freshly Picked That Day Organic Veggies At Salem Church
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There are fresh organic vegetables being sold
Where: Salem United Methodist Church (Located on Rt. 6 and Salem Church Road, Irmo, SC 29063) When: Fridays from 4-7:00 pm. See their website for more information and to place an order: http://www.thegoodlifefarmSC.com *Orders have to be placed by Thursday, she picks and packages on Friday. Customer Review: "Very impressed with the quality." |
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Virtual Meeting to Shape County's Land Development Code Rewrite
The meeting will be held virtually: Thursday, May 13 from 6pm - 8pm
Richland County will hold a virtual public meeting to receive input during the process of rewriting its land development code (LDC).
The LDC regulates land use, growth and development in the County. The code regulates development and covers standards for zoning districts and dwelling units allowed per acre, along with building location, permitted uses, signs and landscaping, among other qualities.
The County’s current LDC was adopted in 2005. It has seen minor revisions since then, but the current process will mark the first comprehensive update. With a draft of the rewritten LDC now complete, it can be reviewed by residents and stakeholders.
The meeting will feature an update on the project, followed by an overview of the latest installment of draft regulations, emphasizing new concepts and departures from the current regulations. Prior to and during the discussion, attendees can give feedback and ask questions of County staff and consultants from Clarion Associates, who are helping with the rewrite via email at NIP@RICHLANDCOUNTYSC.GOV. Questions and comments can be emailed in advance.
The meeting will be held virtually:
To learn more, visit the County’s website for zoning ordinance and land development updates: weplantogether.org.
* To view the meeting please click here.
Richland County will hold a virtual public meeting to receive input during the process of rewriting its land development code (LDC).
The LDC regulates land use, growth and development in the County. The code regulates development and covers standards for zoning districts and dwelling units allowed per acre, along with building location, permitted uses, signs and landscaping, among other qualities.
The County’s current LDC was adopted in 2005. It has seen minor revisions since then, but the current process will mark the first comprehensive update. With a draft of the rewritten LDC now complete, it can be reviewed by residents and stakeholders.
The meeting will feature an update on the project, followed by an overview of the latest installment of draft regulations, emphasizing new concepts and departures from the current regulations. Prior to and during the discussion, attendees can give feedback and ask questions of County staff and consultants from Clarion Associates, who are helping with the rewrite via email at NIP@RICHLANDCOUNTYSC.GOV. Questions and comments can be emailed in advance.
The meeting will be held virtually:
- 6 p.m.- 8 p.m. Thursday, May 13
To learn more, visit the County’s website for zoning ordinance and land development updates: weplantogether.org.
* To view the meeting please click here.
GREAT NEWS!! Free Meals for Seniors!
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5 Free Meals will again be given out EVERY Friday to those folks over 65 years old in Richland County showing the proper license or other ID. It will again be held at the Ballentine Library on Dutch Fork Road from 10:30 am to 12:00 pm.
This is sponsored by Senior Resources of Richland County. For More Information: (803) 542-2419 |
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Emergency Senior Nutrition Program Meal Distribution Schedule for Friday
Are you a senior citizen in Richland County (60+) that could benefit from receiving 5 FREE, fully balanced meals provided by Southern Way Catering? If you haven't tried out our Emergency Senior Nutrition service, swing by one of the four locations listed below and help ease any financial burden of purchasing food, or simply ease the responsibility of preparing a well balanced meal. Caregivers of a senior citizen can even pull through our... READ MORE >
Looking For A Job?
These companies are hiring!
Amazon is looking to hire team members at the warehouse in West Columbia.
Lowes Foods has various positions available at their Midlands locations, including head cashier, receiver/stocker, merchandising service associate + more.
CVS has several openings across the Midlands, including pharmacy technicians, store associates + shift supervisors.
Home Depot is looking to fill several retail positions, including warehouse associates, designers, merchandising + customer service/sales associates.
Nephron Pharmaceuticals in West Columbia is hiring line technicians for both day + night shifts.
SCDHEC is searching for candidates for a quality assurance assistant in Columbia.
Target is hiring several positions in their Columbia stores. These openings include guest advocates, GM + food, and specialty sales.
Tractor Supply has various positions available at their Killian Road + Garners Ferry Road locations, including team members, team leaders + assistant managers.
Woodley’s Garden Center is hiring customer service workers at the Columbia location and retail associates + customer service workers at the Irmo location.
Amazon is looking to hire team members at the warehouse in West Columbia.
Lowes Foods has various positions available at their Midlands locations, including head cashier, receiver/stocker, merchandising service associate + more.
CVS has several openings across the Midlands, including pharmacy technicians, store associates + shift supervisors.
Home Depot is looking to fill several retail positions, including warehouse associates, designers, merchandising + customer service/sales associates.
Nephron Pharmaceuticals in West Columbia is hiring line technicians for both day + night shifts.
SCDHEC is searching for candidates for a quality assurance assistant in Columbia.
Target is hiring several positions in their Columbia stores. These openings include guest advocates, GM + food, and specialty sales.
Tractor Supply has various positions available at their Killian Road + Garners Ferry Road locations, including team members, team leaders + assistant managers.
Woodley’s Garden Center is hiring customer service workers at the Columbia location and retail associates + customer service workers at the Irmo location.
Boating Course
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The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 12-3 Lake Murray is offering a FREE boating safety course.
All Classes will be held at: ECPI University, 3rd floor classroom 250 Berryhill Road, Columbia, SC 29210 The Course will be offered on the dates listed below: March 14, 2020 April 4, 2020 May 30, 2020 June 20, 2020 July 18, 2020 August 15, 2020 September 19, 2020 October 17, 2020 |
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The Heritage at Lowman: Keep Lowman Home Barn Open
To support the communities on Johnson Marina Road, please sign the petition "The Heritage at Lowman: Keep Lowman Home Barn Open". There will be more information on this matter soon but it is important that this road remain open to help the traffic flow from the neighborhoods on Johnson Marina Road.
Thank you.
Our goal is to reach 2,500 signatures and we need more support. You can read more and sign the petition here:
http://chng.it/YFFVT7WD9K
Thank you.
Our goal is to reach 2,500 signatures and we need more support. You can read more and sign the petition here:
http://chng.it/YFFVT7WD9K
Blue Granite Sewer Rate Increase (56% rate increase)
Download the notes from the Irmo Town Hall meeting about Blue Granite, formerly Carolina Utilities, Sewer Rate Increase from to $65.08 to $101 (56% rate increase).
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Nathan Ballentine's February Community Update
Click Here > to get all the information from Nathan Ballentine February Community Update.
Events & Happenings at Richland Library Ballentine In February
Create Your Own Summer Learning Challenge
June 1 - August 16, 2020
Summer learning is more important now than ever which is why this year we want you to find opportunities to learn, create and share from right where you are.
Earn points by reading for 30 minutes; attending one of our online programs, or completing a learning activity of your choice. Once you've earned 30 points, it’s time to celebrate and get rewarded for your hard work.
Get started June 1 at RichlandLibrary.com/Summer.
June 1 - August 16, 2020
Summer learning is more important now than ever which is why this year we want you to find opportunities to learn, create and share from right where you are.
Earn points by reading for 30 minutes; attending one of our online programs, or completing a learning activity of your choice. Once you've earned 30 points, it’s time to celebrate and get rewarded for your hard work.
Get started June 1 at RichlandLibrary.com/Summer.
Ballentine Civic Christmas Party
Ballentine Civic had a wonderful Christmas party this year and we couldn't be more thankful for all the love and support we received.
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