City of Columbia

City of Columbia mask ordinance expands to include busy sidewalks, outdoor spaces

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Grab those masks. Mayor Steve Benjamin and the Columbia City Council voted unanimously to extend the city’s ordinance requiring face coverings. The new ordinance also expands the requirements to include face coverings in all public places, including busy sidewalks, if people cannot maintain six feet of social distancing. The city’s previous order was set to expire on…

City of Columbia extends mask ordinance, expands order to include some outdoor spaces

On Thursday, Mayor Steve Benjamin and the Columbia City Council voted unanimously to extend the city’s ordinance requiring face coverings as well as extending the temporary suspension of city council, board and commission meetings. The city’s previous order was set to expire on November 15, but the new order extends it through January 5, 2021. 

City of Columbia’s ‘Spooktacular Halloween Party’ canceled

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The Coronavirus pandemic has led to the cancellation of an annual popular event this week. There will be no ghosts and goblins at the City of Columbia’s annual Halloween party. City Parks and Recreation officials have canceled this year’s “Spooktactular Halloween Party” to help minimize the spread COVID-19. In addition, no Halloween events will be held at…

City of Columbia wants feedback on outdated revision plan

City officials say the current rezoning map is more than 40 years old and needs to be streamlined

(Courtesy: City of Columbia) Columbia, SC (WOLO) — The city of Columbia wants your feedback on their plans to revise the current rezoning map that’s more than 40 years old. City officials say the the goal of this process is to make the outdated zoning plan more modern and streamline in in order to foster future growth. At the same…

City of Columbia Parks and Rec cancels ‘Spooktacular Halloween Party’ due to COVID-19

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The Coronavirus pandemic has led to the cancellation of a popular event. There will be no ghosts and goblins at the City of Columbia’s annual Halloween party. City Parks and Recreation officials have canceled this year’s “Spooktactular Halloween Party” to help minimize the spread COVID-19. In addition, no Halloween events will be held at any city parks…

Grab that mask: City of Columbia extends mask ordinance

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Make sure you have your mask. The City of Columbia extended its’ mask ordinance for another sixty days. The previous emergency ordinance was set to expire on October 4, 2020 but will now last for another 61 days. The council also agreed to further suspend the normal operating procedure of city council and city boards and commissions…