City of Columbia

New Mayor, Columbia City council to be sworn in Jan. 4

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The City of Columbia’s new leadership team will be sworn in next year. City of Columbia officials announced Mayor-elect Daniel Rickenmann and three new council members will be sworn in Tuesday, January 4 at 4 p.m. The swearing in ceremony will take place at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center. Categories: Local News, Richland Tags: City of Columbia,…

City of Columbia and Prisma Health to give free COVID-19 vaccine at Vista Lights

COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)– You can get your COVID-19 vaccine at Vista Lights. The City of Columbia has partnered with Prisma Health to give free Pfizer vaccination shots at the 36th annual Vista Lights event. The city is increasing vaccination efforts across the Midlands as a part of the Mayor’s “It’s YOUR Shot, Columbia” campaign.   Vista Lights takes place on Thursday, November…

City of Columbia repeals mask ordinance

(Courtesy: City of Columbia) COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Columbia City Council met Tuesday for the city council meeting. Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin and City Council members voted to repeal the emergency mask mandate for the City of Columbia. The mask repeal is effective immediately. Categories: Local News Tags: City of Columbia

City of Columbia Mayoral candidates to debate

Runoff set for November 16

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– City of Columbia Mayoral candidates Daniel Rickenmann and Tameika Isaac Devine are set to debate Monday. The debate will take place at USC’s Russell House at 4pm. The candidates are heading for a run-off election Tuesday, November 16. Count on ABC Columbia News to bring you coverage at 5pm 6pm and 11pm.   Categories: Local News Tags:…