City of Columbia

Columbia Mayor to Host ‘Eggstravaganza’ to Get Kids Moving

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — City of Columbia officials will give children of the area a chance to hunt for eggs and learn healthy lifestyle habits during the city’s annual Let’s Move! ‘Eggstravaganza.’ Families across the midlands are invited to the free event which will include interactive games, cooking demonstrations, edible garden workshops, face painting, exhibitors, refreshments and more! The event will take place…

City of Columbia to host Wear Red Fashion Show

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Get ready to wear red for heart health. The City of Columbia is gearing up for its annual Go Red Fashion Show. The city is inviting everyone to recognize Heart Health Awareness. The City of Columbia’s Second Annual Go Red Columbia Fashion Show is set Friday, March 11, 2016. City officials say in a release ” Help…

At Large Open House in City of Columbia

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Columbia’s area leaders want to hear from you. City of Columbia Councilwoman Tameika Isaac Devine and Councilman Howard Duvall, Jr are set to host an open house this month. They’re asking for anyone interested to stop by and meet with them on Wednesday, March 9, 2016 from 5 – 8 p.m. The open house will be held…

Midlands Bank “Pays” It Forward

"Keeping the Midlands Beautiful" and making our environment a little greener. That's the goal of TD Bank's "TD Tree Days" project.

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) —”Keeping the Midlands Beautiful” and making our environment a little greener. That’s the goal of TD Bank’s “TD Tree Days” project. Monday, employee volunteers planted trees at Owens Park. Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin was on hand to help out. It’s just one way organizers say they can enhance our community. The hope is the trees will add…

Columbia Celebrates Black History

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — Folks honored history and looked to the future Monday as the City of Columbia celebrated Black History Month at the Black History Extravaganza. Columbia City Councilwoman Tameika Isaac-Devine and Mayor Steve Benjamin were among the speakers. The mayor says he hopes events like these help educate our youngest residents. Benjamin says, “What I hope that the…

City of Columbia to Celebrate Black History Month with Extravaganza

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — The City of Columbia Parks and Recreation Department is inviting the public to celebrate Black History Month at the Black History Extravaganza. The event will be held on Monday, Feb. 15 at Greenview Park. This year’s guest speakers are Councilwoman Tameika Isaac Devine, and media personality Cynthia Hardy. Councilwoman Devine is the first African-American female to serve on…