Clerk of Court
Jeanette McBride
Jeanette McBride is a lifelong resident of Columbia, graduating from C.A. Johnson High School and earning a Bachelor of Science in Organizational Management from Voorhees College, along with a Master Teacher’s Certification in Career and Technology Education.
As the Richland County Clerk of Court, Mrs. McBride pledges to ensure that prompt, accurate and courteous service is provided to legal professionals, the public and court officials. Her vision is to use cutting-edge technology in carrying out the responsibilities of the Clerk of Court’s daily operations, thereby improving quality and efficiency.
Prior to being elected Clerk of Court in 2008, Mrs. McBride was a member of the Richland School District One Board of Commissioners, serving as Secretary-Treasurer, as well as the South Carolina School Boards Association Level 4 Board Institute. A retired educator, she was named Teacher of the Year at Heywood Career & Technology Center as well as being selected an Outstanding Teacher by the Greater Columbia Chamber of Commerce. Throughout her teaching career, Mrs. McBride served as a school adviser for students who were members of a national student organization. This experience allowed her to train students in leadership and interpersonal skills. She also served as a member of the Richland County Conservation Commission.
When not overseeing the operations of the Richland County Judicial Center, Mrs. McBride can be found volunteering. She is a former member of the 100 Black Women of the Midlands and was active in supporting the United Black Fund of the Midlands Inc. Mrs. McBride also is the past President of the Columbia Council of Neighborhoods and Midland Terrace Neighborhood Association. She presently serves as President of Ward 18. She has served as Chairman and Vice-Chairman of Richland One Middle College Board of Directors. Most recently, Mrs. McBride was named to the Columbia Housing Authority Wall of Fame. This honor was based on being a positive role model to students and on her exemplary achievements in life.
McBride is married to Frank E. McBride and is a proud mother of their three children. She is a member of Second Nazareth Baptist Church.