COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–The Gervais Street Bridge was shut down Sunday, here’s why. Talk about dinner with a view and a great cause. If you didn’t get a chance to dine on the Gervais Street Bridge Sunday night, here’s your invite. The bridge was shut down and the white table cloths were set out. It was the third annual Gervais Street…
COLUMBIA, SC ( WOLO)– Get ready to grab breakfast and battle breast cancer, at the same time. Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin is once again hosting the Annual Mayor’s Campaign Against Breast Cancer Isabel Law Breakfast. It will take place from 6-9 a.m. on Friday, October 20, 2017 in the parking lot of City Hall, 1737 Main St. WHO: Mayor…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–The City of Columbia Water is offering free rain barrels to anyone who signs up for a workshop. According to the city, they will host free workshops for City of Columbia residents who will receive the free Rain Barrel. Park Rangers will demonstrate how to put together and install your rain barrel. Information provided by the City of…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Get ready to move. Columbia City Councilwoman Tameika Isaac Devine is set to host Move with the Mayor World Heart Day Celebration. It will take place at noon on Sept. 29 at Spirit Communications Park. “I’m excited to continue the city’s efforts to promote health-conscious initiatives for our residents, and World Heart Day is an exceptional way to do so,” said…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–The City of Columbia is reminding drivers to avoid flood prone streets and intersections. If Hurricane Irma strikes us here in the Midlands, they want you to be prepared. Some of the streets include Gervais and Laurens… Main and Whaley… Harden and Santee. It is recommended that if you do see a flooded street to turn around and…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – Columbia mayor Steve Benjamin said Tuesday the city is working on plans to provide relief to victims of Hurricane Harvey in Southeast Texas. Mayor Benjamin released this statement: Looking at the pictures and videos coming out of Southeast Texas this week, we know what these families and communities feel because we’ve been through it. We want…
Attend a free workshop to gain skills to start and maintain a healthy garden
The City of Columbia has designated five parks as public viewing sites for the Total Solar Eclipse on Monday
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–The City is working to help area neighborhoods still reeling from the October 2015 floods. Monday, the City of Columbia Community will host a Disaster Recovery Program Session. The event is for recovery assistance for those impacted by the October 2015 flood. Case managers are on hand to help discuss individual flooding issues and see who may qualify for…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Getting the City’s vision to the residents, that’s the focus of a new summit in Columbia. Councilwoman Tameika Isaac Devine is set to host the Envision Columbia Women’s Summit. It will take place at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center Tuesday. “The purpose of the summit is to ensure that women in our community are aware of City…
