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, SC (WOLO)– Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin is a man of his word, he’s paying up on a friendly bet he made over Basketball. The Mayor had a friendly wager going with the Spokan Mayor over the outcome of the USC Men’s Final Four game against Gonzaga. Whichever team won, the Mayor of that city would have to fly the…
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….
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…
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…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Due to Hurricane Mathew the Mayor’s Walk Against Domestic Violence has now been rescheduled. According to the City, Mayor Steve Benjamin, Councilwoman Tameika Isaac Devine, and the City of Columbia staff will host the 10th Anniversary of the Mayor’s Walk Against on Saturday, October 8, 2016 . The new rescheduled date will be on Saturday, October 29,…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–Columbia City Council has approved nearly Five Million dollars to go to multiple groups to help repair the Columbia Canal. The money will go towards providing the basis to get permits for the repairs. The canal’s embankment was damaged during October’s flooding. Columbia City Councilman Howard Duvall spoke to ABC Columbia News about the project. Categories: Local News,…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Get ready to wear T-Shirt fashion and support Breast Cancer survivors in the City of Columbia. Friday Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin, along with other city officials, unveiled the latest t-shirts designed for the annual Breast Cancer Fundraiser. The t-shirts can be purchased through City Hall and the money will go to a breast cancer non profit in…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– A new rental ordinance in the City of Columbia is set to start Friday. It will require landlords who have rental property in the City to get a rental permit for each of their units. The new ordinance will also implement a point system for property owners who get too many violations. Owners guilty of too many…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – The official start of summer is June 20, but kids have been taking advantage of the warmer temperatures and soaking up more of the sun’s rays since the last day of school. On Friday, Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin announced that ‘Slide the City’ was making a return. 200 children will have a chance to enjoy a…
