City of Columbia

Free Meals distributed by City of Columbia Parks and Recreation

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The City of Columbia’s Parks and Recreation Department will offer free meals to children, 18 and under, now through August 28. The meals will be distributed Monday-Friday between 12:30 and 1:30 p-m. MEAL DISTRIBUTION LOCATIONS Booker Washington Heights Culture Arts Center- 2611 Grant Street Greenview Park- 6700 David Street MLK Park- 2300 Greene Street Hampton Park- 1117…

City of Columbia Parks and Recreation to Distribute Free Meals for children

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The City of Columbia’s Parks and Recreation Department will offer free meals to children, 18 and under, now through August 28. The meals will be distributed Monday-Friday between 12:30 and 1:30 p-m. MEAL DISTRIBUTION LOCATIONS Booker Washington Heights Culture Arts Center- 2611 Grant Street Greenview Park- 6700 David Street MLK Park- 2300 Greene Street Hampton Park- 1117…

City of Columbia Council votes to extend mask requirement another 60 days

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Make sure you have your mask.  The City of Columbia extended its’ mask ordinance for another sixty days. The City Council met virtually Tuesday afternoon and once again, the City’s response to COVID-19 was at the top of the agenda. During the meeting, the council unanimously approved extending the City’s Ordinance requiring masks in public. For more…

City and Mayor launch #MaskUp Columbia challenge/contest

The new #MaskupColumbiaSC Challenge is a photo and video contest

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Grab that mask! Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin and the City of Columbia have launched the #MaskUpColumbiaSC, campaign. The Mayor says the new public education/social engagement campaign is meant to encourage all citizens to protect themselves from potential exposure to COVID-19 by wearing protective face masks. According to officials, the #MaskUpColumbiaSC challenge gives Columbia citizens of all ages…

Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin launches #MaskUp Columbia

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Grab that mask! Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin launched the #MaskUpColumbiaSC, campaign on Friday. The Mayor says the new public education/social engagement campaign is meant to encourage all citizens to protect themselves from potential exposure to COVID-19 by wearing protective face masks.  According to officials, the #MaskUpColumbiaSC challenge gives Columbia citizens of all ages the chance to express…

City of Columbia handing out free masks this week at several locations

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–The City of Columbia will continue to distribute free masks this week City officials say you can get a mask at the Busby Street Community Center and Hampton Park Neighborhood Center from 9AM-Noon on Wednesday and Friday. You can also pick a mask up at the Edisto Neighborhood Center and Earlewood Community Center from 1pm-4pm. The city is…

City of Columbia to offer free masks at area locations

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Now that the City of Columbia is requiring masks, city officials are giving out free face coverings. The City says it will offer free masks to citizens at several locations, while supplies last. According to officials,  they will hand out two masks per person or five masks per family. Masks will be distributed on a first-come, first-served…

Columbia offers free protective masks

masks will be distributed while supplies last

Columbia,SC (WOLO) — The City of Columbia is offering residents free masks to protect against COVID-19. The masks will be given out at various locations around the city as long as supplies last. Masks will be given to anyone deem to be high risk in accordance with CDC guidelines and those in vulnerable populations that live within Columbia city limits….

Columbia passes mask ordinance, takes effect Friday at 6 a.m.

Columbia is now the second city in the state requiring people to wear masks if they're out in public.

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) — Columbia is now the second city in the state requiring people to wear masks if they’re out in public. Columbia City Council members voted during a specially called meeting Tuesday. “This is not a perfect solution. It’s a move and a thoughtful step in the right direction that continues to guide us to our true north….