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,…
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…
