City of Columbia

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 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…

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…

Columbia Mayor to host Block Party

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Are you ready to party with some of America’s mayors? Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin is inviting the community to a block party  from 6:30-10 p.m. on Sept. 28 on the 1600 block of Main Street.  The event takes place after the Fall Leadership Meeting for the US Conference of Mayors.  According to Benjamin…..”this is not only an opportunity for America’s mayors…

City to Host Conversation on Fair Housing

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…