COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)- -Get ready to tackle your budget with some help from the City of Columbia. The Community Development team will host a Financial Education Series : How to Enjoy Your Summer FUNds Organizers say attendees will learn how to enjoy your summer without breaking the bank by easy techniques. Also included in the Financial series, participants will learn…
Matt Perron COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – Five Points received the first set of new, blue recycling containers through the City of Columbia solid waste division’s recycling initiative. With the $5,000 grant by PalmettoPride, thirteen recycling containers will be installed along the sidewalks for public use in the city’s three hospitality districts to expand the recycling program beyond curbside collection. Officials say the Vista…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The City of Columbia Parks and Recreations Department is accepting registrations for its 2016 Summer Camp program. Various summer camps will be held beginning Tuesday, May 31 and ending on Friday, August 12. Camp programs focus on education through recreation, team building and leadership, creativity and self-expression, physical fitness and decision making. Camps are open to both…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Get ready for some summer splashing! The City of Columbia Parks and Rec department will host a ribbon cutting for a new pool at Greenview Park on Saturday. The New Pool will be ready for swimmers Memorial Day weekend=. Also if you’re looking for some splashing and thrills Carowinds New Harbor Waterpark opens Saturday at 11am. Here’s…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – The Columbia Fireflies are filling seats at their brand new Minor League Baseball Stadium. Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin said the project, which was mostly paid for by the city using $29 million dollars, was finished on time and on budget. The stadium is just phase one of one of the largest land deals in Columbia’s modern…
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…
