Covid relief bill won’t bring direct aid to local government; Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin reacts
Direct aid for local and state governments is falling by the wayside in the new Covid relief bill.
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City of Columbia extends mask ordinance into February
The City of Columbia has extended its mask ordinance, into the new year. On Tuesday, the Columbia City Council unanimously agreed to extend the ordinance another 61 days, until February 13.
City of Columbia employee of 50 years presented with Key to the City
Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin held a virtual presentation Monday to present the Key to the City of Columbia to Oscar Davis.
Volunteer group looking for help with ‘Yarnbombing’
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Downtown Main Street is decorated for Christmas with cheerful yarn pieces. If you’ve been down Main Street in the past few weeks, you’ve noticed the beautiful homemade yarn accessories wrapped around trees. Now the ‘Yarnbombers’ are asking for your help. The volunteer group is asking the community to help them reach their GoFundMe goal to buy more…
City of Columbia awarded Certificate of Achievement of Excellence in Financial Reporting for sixth straight year
On Friday, the City of Columbia was awarded the Certificate of Achievement of Excellence in Financial Reporting by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada.
AP: South Carolina capital city mayor to head US diplomacy group
The mayor of South Carolina’s capital city is taking on a leadership role at an international organization.
City of Columbia holding “Home for the Holidays” pet adoption event through the end of the year
The City of Columbia Animal Services are having a “Home for the Holidays” pet adoption. All pet adoptions are only $25 now until the end of the year.
City of Columbia leaders meet to discuss city coronavirus response
City of Columbia leaders say they need to stay ahead of the curve when it comes to battling the coronavirus.
City of Columbia honors SC veterans with special ceremony
The City of Columbia honored South Carolina’s veterans by holding a special ceremony. Although the annual Veterans Day parade was canceled this year, leaders said it was important to find a way to thank all who served.
Columbia Veterans Day parade cancelled due to COVID-19
The City of Columbia has announced there will not be a Veterans Day parade this year. City leaders cancelled the event due to COVID-19. City officials say they will hold a special observance on Veterans Day to honor all veterans instead. Veterans Day is this Wednesday.
