Sheriff’s departments holding blood drive

The sheriff’s departments of Richland and Lexington counties are holding a blood drive with the American Red Cross in honor of deputies killed in the line of duty.

The drive is from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday at Columbia Place mall.

Donors will receive a free T-shirt and will be entered in a drawing for a chance to win a tour of Universal Studios.

To set up an appointment, visit donatebloodtoday.org, or call South Carolina Blood Services at (800) GIVE-LIFE.