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
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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…
At Large Council Members to Host Open House
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
City of Columbia to host Water Customer Drop-In
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 Mayor talks Drills and Skills Clinic and Registration
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…
City of Columbia to Operate Misting Stations During Extreme Heat
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…
Kids take the Superhero Challenge in Columbia
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…
City of Columbia Recognizing Earth Hour
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…
