COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin and the City of Columbia Parks and Recreation will host a press conference to announce the 8th Annual Drills & Skills Clinics for youth ages 6-13. “Drills and Skills has become an exciting tradition for our young leaders, and it represents the investment we are willing to make in their development,” said Mayor…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The City of Columbia is the first in South Carolina to commit to 100% clean energy. City council voted to approve the resolution, which establishes a community wide goal of having 100% clean and renewable energy by the year 2036. Columbia is the 36th city in the U.S. to make the commitment for renewable energy. Categories: Local News,…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– If you live in the City of Columbia your water bill could go up as early as July 1. To better help customers understand the process and the possible increase in utility bills, the city is hosting a series of drop-ins. According to city officials, Columbia City Council is considering water, sewer, and stormwater rate changes for the…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–Columbia City Council members got a chance to speak with residents this week at the June At-Large Open House. Councilwoman Tameika Isaac Devine and Councilman Howard Duvall, Jr. met one on one with their constituents to talk about any concerns they may have in the City. In a separate open house, Thursday the city is hosting a drop-in…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The City of Columbia Parks & Rec Department, along with the Columbia Police Department are kicking off the annual summer teen program Prime Time in the Park. The program starts with what officials are calling a Badges & Parks Basketball game. It takes place Friday, June 9 at Martin Luther King, Jr. park. City officials say Prime…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–There’s no getting around it, it’s hot in the Midlands, and some of your neighbors need help beating the heat. The Columbia Police wants to help by giving neighbors in need a way to Fan the Heat. The Police Department is collecting A-C units and fans. If you’d like to help out, by donating, you can drop off…
CHARLESTON, SC (WOLO)- According to Data released by the US Census Bureau, Charleston has surpassed Columbia as the biggest city in South Carolina by 76 people. The Holy City edged out the Capital City, but one other South Carolina City is making news. The Census Bureau says the City of Greenville is the fourth fastest growing city in the country….
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–Get ready to fill up the truck. The City of Columbia Animal Services is hosting a fill the red truck event to get supplies for the shelter. You can drop off pet supplies at the corner of Heyward and Holly Street from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Here’s the information from the City of Columbia: What: Fill the…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Wells Fargo is banking on Columbia. Monday the bank presented a check for $350,000 in donations to three local nonprofits. The donations are meant to help revitalize Columbia neighborhoods through the Wells Fargo Neighborhood Lift program, say officials. Categories: Local News, News Tags: City of Columbia
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Helping make the American Dream a soon to be reality, that’s what City of Columbia Leaders are doing in the Lyon Street Neighborhood. The City of Columbia Community Development Department in partnership with Richland County Community Development and the Columbia Housing Authority will host a ribbon cutting ceremony Wednesday at 10am. The ribbon cutting will be for…
