COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Get ready to move. Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin is set to officially launch the Columbia Weighs in challenge on March 1st. The challenge is for the City of Columbia to lose 25,000 pounds collectively between March 1 and June 1. According to the Mayor, “We are excited to embark on a three-month health and wellness journey that will not…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– An event honoring the rich history of African Americans took place Sunday at Greenview Park in the city of Columbia. The City of Columbia hosted its “Black History Heritage Ball.” The event celebrated African American history through song, dance, poetry and skits. Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin attended the free event, Sunday. Categories: Local News, News Tags:…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Get ready to move. Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin is set to officially launch the Columbia Weighs in challenge on March 1st. The challenge is for the City of Columbia to lose 25,000 pounds collectively between March 1 and June 1. According to the Mayor, “We are excited to embark on a three-month health and wellness journey that will not…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Monday, City leaders, along with the Columbia Empowerment Zone, Inc. hosted a groundbreaking ceremony for construction of new apartment units. City leaders say the new apartments will be located off North Main Street in the 37 hundred block. According to city officials, The Veranda at North Main will be a 58 unit apartment complex. City officials say…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The City of Columbia is celebrating Black History Month with a parade and festival. The 14th Annual Karamu Black History Parade and Festival is being held Saturday, February 3 at the corner of Harden and Gervais streets. This year’s parade grand marshal is former state Representative Bakari Sellers. City organizers sat the festival will include exhibitors, vendors and live entertainment….
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– City of Columbia leaders want to boost the city’s cultural arts scene. Monday, at the Township Auditorium, the city kicked off its new cultural plan called, “Amplify.” The plan is meant to highlight and strengthen existing arts in the capital city and to create economic prosperity in the region. According to city leaders, Amplify is a partnership between One…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– In the market for a new home? The City of Columbia wants to help with your home buying process. Columbia’s Community Development Department will host a Homebuyer Workshop Saturday, February 10, 2018 at Earlewood Park, located at 1111 Parkside Dr. It will take place from 9 am – 1 pm. City officials say the Workshop is a 4 hour session…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The State of the City is set for Tuesday. Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin is ready to release his plans for Columbia, for the new year. The Mayor announced that he will deliver the 2018 State of the City address at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, January 30th. It will take place at Columbia College which is at 1301 Columbia College Drive….
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The Midlands is experiencing winter weather, with some areas seeing snow Wednesday. As temperatures drop and roads get slick, it’s important to keep winter safety driving tips in mind. The City of Columbia has shared some safety tips If you encounter an icy street or intersection, turn around; do not attempt to drive through it. Ice may…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin is ready to release his plans for Columbia, for the new year. The Mayor announced Tuesday that he will deliver the 2018 State of the City address at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, January 30th. It will take place at Columbia College which is at 1301 Columbia College Drive. According to city officials, the address will be held…
