City of Columbia

Fill The Red Truck Event in City of Columbia

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…

Wells Fargo Donates to Area Neighborhood Groups

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

Lyon Street Neighborhood Development

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…

City of Columbia: National Community Development Week

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The city of Columbia is celebrating National Community Development week. Monday at the kick off, Mayor Steve Benjamin took the time to recognize all the programs that benefit from community development. Benjamin also pointed out that some of the programs could be cut if President Trump’s Budget proposal is approved.   Categories: Local News, News Tags: City…

City of Columbia to Host Easter Eggstravaganza

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The City of Columbia is celebrating Easter with an Eggstravaganza. The 7th annual Let’s Move takes place Saturday and it is free and open to children ages 3-12. This year’s event will include an Easter Egg Hunt, games, eggs-ercises, face painting, exhibitors, refreshments and more, say organizers. WHEN: Saturday, April 15 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. WHERE: Spirit Communications Park,…

City Parade to Celebrate NCAA Women’s Basketball National Championship

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–It’s almost time for Gamecock fans to celebration a Basketball National Championship. Columbia Major Steve Benjamin has announced the City will honor the South Carolina’s NCAA Women’s Basketball National Championship with a parade on Sunday at 3pm. According to officials, here are the details for anyone who wants to join in on the celebration:   The parade route…

Columbia Open Art Studios

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Get ready for local artists to open up their works to Columbia. 64 artists in the City of Columbia, Lexington and Richland counties will take part in the Columbia Open Studios. According to organizers, this is the seventh annual event and it is free to the public. It is being sponsored by 701 Center for Contemporary Art….

City of Columbia “Together We Can Read” Event

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Get ready to get reading! The City of Columbia and Richland School District One kicked off their annual “Together We Can Read” project Monday. The featured book this year is written by two former USC Football players, Preston Moore & Langston Thorne and a local resident who illustrated the book. ‘Just A Chicken’ will be the focus of…

City of Columbia WOW at Main St. Ice

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– If you’re looking for a family friendly way to spend New year’s Eve, the City of Columbia has an option for you. The City is hosting WOW at Main Street Ice. Here are the details from the City of Columbia if you’s like to attend the event: This family-friendly event features interactive inflatables, games, food vendors, ice…