COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– If you’ve got questions or issues about Fair Housing, you have a chance to speak out Saturday. According to the City of Columbia, the Community Development Department will host a “Speak Out A conversation on Fair Housing and Equal Access.” Organizers say the quarterly conversations will address different issues regarding Equal Access/Fair Housing/Equal Opportunity. “Speak Out!” is…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–The At-Large Council members in the City of Columbia want to hear from you. Councilwoman Tameika Isaac Devine and Councilman Howard Duvall are hosting an open house Wednesday. It will take place from 5pm to 7pm at City Hall on Main Street. Categories: Local News, News Tags: City of Columbia
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–If you are a City of Columbia water customer concerned about your bill, this story is for you. The city is hosting a Customer Drop-In Wednesday, July 11 at the Washington Square Bill Payment Center. The drop in is desgined to help answer questions about the City’s Rate increase on water and sewer fees. You can drop by…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOL0)– From flag football to tennis, the City of Columbia is getting ready for the Ninth annual “Drills and Skills Clinic”. Today Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin helped kick off the annual children’s sports clinic. The mayor says it helps children develop their athletic skills and encourages them to live a healthy lifestyle. The clinics will be held July…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The City of Columbia wants to help everyone try and cool off from the extreme heat. City officials announced they are setting up misting stations in some of the City’s parks. According to the Columbia Parks & Recreation Department, misting stations will be in operation from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., when the heat index reaches 90…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–Some caped crusaders invaded Finlay Park over the weekend for fitness and fun. It was all part of the the kids day Superhero Challenge that the city of Columbia puts on. The event aims to challenge the mental and physical strengths , and of course have a lot of fun. Dozens gathered to try their skills at superhero…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Get ready to turn the lights off! The City of Columbia is asking residents to take part in Earth Hour from 8:30p.m. – 9:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 24, 2018. City Of Columbia officials say they have encouraged all employees to turn off all non-essential lights and equipment when leaving their work sites on Friday, March 23, 2018 in order to…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–The City of Columbia will take part in National Youth Violence Prevention Week with a series of events. The Columbia Parks and Recreation Department and the Columbia Police Department have partnered to host the two events. According to City officials, National Youth Violence Prevention Week, which will be held March 19- 23, 2018, was created to raise awareness and educate…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–A Pump Track has been proposed at Owens Field Park. The Columbia Parks & Recreation Department is asking for public input. The Parks and Rec Department will host a public meeting on a proposed pump track at Owens Field Park. City officials say a pump track is a type of off-road continuous circuit for cycle sport and consists…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)- A special group of participants will be recognized at the Columbia City Council meeting. City officials announced that Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin and City Council will recognize those who took part in the City of Columbia Mentor-Protégé College. They will be recognized during the meeting on Tuesday, March 6, 2018 at City Hall. According to the city,…
