COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–First Responders in Columbia will soon have access to coronavirus testing. This week the City of Columbia says it has ratified a contract with Precision Genetics to begin immediate COVID-19 testing for the city’s First Responders and frontline staff members and employees. Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin said in a release, “Every respected public health leader will tell you…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–Starting Sunday Columbia residents are being asked to ‘stay home and stay safe’. Thursday the Columbia City Council passed the stay home, stay safe ordinance. According to the measure, effective 12:01 a.m. Sunday, March 29, 2020 people are asked to stay in their homes and not travel through or congregate in the streets, sidewalks, waterways and public spaces…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–Starting Sunday Columbia residents are being asked to ‘stay home and stay safe’. Thursday the Columbia City Council passed the stay home, stay safe ordinance. According to the measure, effective 12:01 a.m. Sunday, March 29, 2020 people are asked to stay in their homes and not travel through or congregate in the streets, sidewalks, waterways and public spaces…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–The City of Columbia has a new online resource for those working and learning from home. The City has launched http://www.columbiasharenet.org/ The website provides resources to residents of Columbia area tailored to children/youth, adults, and seniors. It includes games, educational activities, and tours of famous places both here in the midlands and across the country. There is also a…
City of Columbia parking meter COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Monday, the City of Columbia Parking Services announced the parking meters and parking garages in the city would be free. According to a release from City officials, “as the City of Columbia Parking Services Division continues to support efforts of social distancing and our entire business community; parking payments will not be required for on-street parking meters until further…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Effective today, Wednesday March 18, there will be a city wide curfew in Columbia. According to City officials, Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin’s State of Emergency declaration of the city-wide curfew restricts travel and public gatherings from 11:00 p.m. until 6:00 a.m., with the exception of persons traveling to and from work and for healthcare. There…
COLUMBIA SC ( WOLO)– The City of Columbia announced it will modify services, until further notice, to minimize the spread COVID-19 in the community. According to City officials, a number of measures will be enacted beginning March 17, 2020. Per a release, The City of Columbia has modified the following : Non-essential city employees will report on staggered schedules or…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Due to concerns over the Coronavirus, the City of Columbia has postponed some events. According to City officials, the City of Columbia Parks and Recreation Department has announced they will postpone the following events: Senior Exercise programs at Hyatt Park on M, W, F 10:30am and Greenview Park M, W, F 10:00am Mayor’s Play-Ball Initiative, scheduled for…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–Columbia’s City Council does not want people to come to council meetings because of Coronavirus fears. During a work session Tuesday, Council unanimously passed an ‘ordinance’ in which only the Mayor and three members attend meetings while the others participate via teleconference. Leaders are also urging citizens wanting to attend, to instead, watch the live stream of the…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–The City of Columbia is going red in the fight against heart disease next month. On February 7, 2020 the city will host its annual Go Red for Women Day Party at the Drew Wellness Center. The event will feature health screenings, along with information to help support women affected by heart disease. Heart Disease is the number…
