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Lexington County names Nicole Rausch employee of the quarter; several public-safety staff honored
Summary
At its Jan. 28 meeting Lexington County Council recognized multiple county employees and named Nicole Rausch of EMS the employee of the fourth quarter for 2024; six nominees from county departments were announced.
Lexington County Council recognized several county employees during the Jan. 28 meeting and named Nicole Rausch of Lexington County Emergency Medical Services as the employee of the fourth quarter for 2024.
The recognition, presented by Councilman Sturkey as part of the chairman's report segment and employee awards, named six nominees from multiple departments: Eredia Enidoso (Public Defender's Office, paralegal), Joshua Morelli (Lexington County Fire Services, probationary firefighter), Nicole Rausch (EMS, awarded employee of the quarter), Rebecca Raymond (EMS, lieutenant), David Reynolds (Solicitor's Office, systems analyst and recent retiree), and Deputy Michael Hintz (Lexington County Sheriff's Department).
Councilman Sturkey read nominations highlighting each employee's exemplary service: Enidoso for Spanish-language client service and initiative; Morelli for completing probationary testing and strong performance on calls; Rausch for providing bystander CPR at a private event, which colleagues said likely improved the patient's outcome; Raymond for leadership in EMS; Reynolds for 21 years of service and leadership on case management systems; and Hintz for demonstrated dedication since joining the sheriff's department.
Why this matters: the awards recognize public-safety and justice-system staff whose work affects county residents' safety and access to services. The council's recognition is ceremonial but spotlights staffing and community-service roles important to county operations.
Details
- Employee of the quarter, fourth quarter 2024: Nicole Rausch, Lexington County EMS. Her nomination cited a bystander emergency where she provided immediate CPR and her peers said her actions likely improved the patient's outcome.
- Other nominees and agencies: Eredia Enidoso (Public Defender's Office, paralegal); Joshua Morelli (Lexington County Fire Services); Rebecca Raymond (EMS, lieutenant); David Reynolds (Solicitor's Office, systems analyst, retired after 21 years); Deputy Michael Hintz (Lexington County Sheriff's Department).
Ending
Council members applauded the nominees; plaques and photos were arranged after the meeting. The recognitions were presented without formal votes.
