COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– It’s never to early to start thinking about Summer. The City of Columbia has released details for its 2106 Summer Camp Programs. According to City officials, Various summer camps will be held beginning Tuesday, May 31 and ending on Friday, August 12. Day Camps Camp programs focus on education through recreation, team building and leadership, creativity and…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–Helping the City’s Youth reduce violence is the aim of National Youth Violence Prevention Week. City of Columbia Parks and Recreation officials are set to host a series of activities from April 3-8, 2016. According to City officials, National Youth Violence Prevention Week is held in order to raise awareness and educate students, teachers, school administrators and staff,…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–The City of Columbia is getting ready to roll out results of a traffic plan concerning the Bull Street area. Officials will host a public meeting on Wednesday, March 16 at 5:30 p.m. at City Hall in Council Chambers. At the meeting officials with the city will discuss the Bull Street Traffic Analysis Study. According to City of…
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…
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…
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…
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, 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…
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…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — Comedian Tracy Morgan was presented the key to the City of Columbia after his performance at the Comedy House Thursday night. The Emmy nominated television and film star, known for his quick wit, was speechless as Columbia City Councilman Sam Davis presented him with the key to the city. Morgan’s recent return to the stage was…
