City officials provide update on their preparations leading to Inauguration Day
For the next several days there will be a stepped up law enforcement presence both inside and outside the State House, out of caution ahead of the inauguration.
City of Columbia
Columbia City Council to host public meeting regarding new zoning map
The City of Columbia City Council will host a public meeting about adoption of a new city-wide zoning map that corresponds with the newly adopted Uniform Development Ordinance.
City of Columbia cautions drivers to avoid flood-prone areas
The City of Columbia is reminding drivers to avoid flood prone streets during storms and periods of heavy rain.
City of Columbia asking for the public’s feedback in their Equity and Inclusion survey
The City of Columbia is asking for the public’s help by participating in their Equity and Inclusion survey.
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.
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.
