Columbia unveils new senior housing on North Main
A new low income housing unit for low income, active seniors is getting ready to open its doors.
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Columbia’s Holiday on Ice rink at Columbiana Centre, we hit the ice
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)— Ice skating has returned to the Midlands. Columbia’s Holiday on Ice is now located in Columbiana Centre’s mall parking lot. It is located at Columbiana Centre from Thursday November 22nd up until Monday January 21st! The ice skating rink will be located outside of the mall at 155 Columbiana Circle and will operate at the following dates…
Thanksgiving Garbage Collection Schedule for City of Columbia
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The City of Columbia has released the holiday schedules for garbage collection. According to officials, all garbage and recycling pickup scheduled for Thursday, November 22, 2018, will be rescheduled for pickup on Wednesday, November 21, 2018. City officials say garbage and recycle pickup will resume a regular schedule on Friday, November 23, 2018. City residents can access…
Community Food Drive underway to honor MLK Legacy
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–Now through December 7, 2018 you have a chance to help Harvest Hope Food Bank. The annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Honor the Dream Food Drive , is sponsored in part by The City of Columbia, Richland School District One and the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Foundation . According to City of Columbia organizers, the drive is held each year to honor Dr….
City to Host Conversation on Fair Housing and Equal Access
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– If you are looking to learn more about your transportation options in the City of Columbia, you can attend an event this November. The Community Development Department announced it will host a quarterly conversation called “Speak Out! A Conversation on Fair Housing and Equal Access.” ‘ Organizers say the quarterly conversation will address different issues regarding Equal…
City cancels annual Breast Cancer Conference and Breakfast
The City of Columbia cancels their annual Breast Cancer fundraiser. Click here to find out you can still help donate to the cause.
City of Columbia hosts Spooktacular Halloween
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The City of Columbia has a treat for you this Halloween. The city will once again host the “Spooktacular Halloween Carnival” on Wednesday, Oct. 31 at Dutch Square Mall. According to organizers, the event will feature Escapology’s “Hot Seat,” inflatables, carnival games, karaoke, trivia, and exhibitors. WHAT: “Spooktacular Halloween Carnival” WHERE: Dutch Square, 421 Bush River Road WHEN: 5-9 p.m….
Books 2 Boys + Girls event provides reading materials in City of Columbia
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)- The community is coming together to give children the gift of reading, through the Books 2 Boys + Girls event. The program provides children with two books to better equip themselves with the opportunity to read at grade level. Richland Library, the Columbia Housing Authority and Columbia Police Department organized Monday’s event, filled with games, pizza and free…
City leaders urge residents to prepare for Michael
City leaders are watching Hurricane Michael and urging residents to prepare as the storm makes it way to the Midlands
New Columbia Visitors Center features Tech, Merchandise and Tours
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–The City of Columbia now has a one stop shop for everything visitors need to know about the Capitol City. On Wednesday, ‘Experience Columbia’ cut the ribbon on the new visitors center at the corner of Lincoln and Gervais streets. Officials say the new location offers greater visibility to pedestrians, upgraded technology and the addition of walking tours…
