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The following will be closed today in observance of Presidents Day.

GOVERNMENT

- Federal offices

- Fort Jackson offices

- State government offices

- Richland County offices and the Lower Richland drop-off center

- Lexington County offices

- Forest Acres city offices

- Lexington town offices

- West Columbia city offices. Today's trash will be picked up Wednesday.

- Cayce city offices

- Irmo town offices

- Springdale town offices

- Richland County Recreation Commission's main office. The recreation centers and the LinRick golf course will be open.

- The South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles

- The South Carolina Education Lottery offices and claims centers

SERVICES/BANKS/LIBRARIES

- Post offices

- Many banks and credit unions. Check with your branch to verify.

- Lexington's Joint Municipal Water and Sewer Commission

- Lexington County Public Library System, including all branch locations and the bookmobile

The following will remain open: Columbia city offices, Kershaw County offices, Batesburg-Leesville town offices, SCE&G, Mid-Carolina Electric, Palmetto Utilities, Richland County Public Library, Kershaw County Library, Riverbanks Zoo, EdVenture Children's Museum, Central Midlands RTA bus service and The State newspaper.