A Columbia attorney is throwing her hat in the ring for a seat on Columbia City Council. Monday morning, Tina Herbert announced her plans to run to represent District One. That seat will be vacated by Sam Davis after his term ends in January.
Getting vaccines in arms is a top priority for the Columbia City Council. The group met virtually this afternoon and discussed ways to encourage equitable access to the COVID-19 vaccine.
The City of Columbia will not be permitting beer and wine sales at some upcoming events.
The South Carolina Supreme Court released their ruling affirming the circuit court’s decision in former Columbia City Councilman Moe Baddourah’s lawsuit against Governor Henry McMaster.
During a meeting Tuesday afternoon, the Columbia City Council announced an extension of the city’s mask ordinance.
Some residents on Wilkes Road are calling on Columbia city officials to help fix what they claim is constant flooding on their street. The residents say they are supposed to be in a non-risk flood zone.
The Columbia City Council met Tuesday afternoon to discuss the state moving to phase 1B in vaccination plans. The council said they’re looking forward to having South Carolinians vaccinated as soon as possible.
The City of Columbia Council met Tuesday afternoon, and the coronavirus was at the top of the agenda. The council decided to withdraw an amendment which would increase the fine to $500 for repeat non-mask offenders.
Repeat mask offenders in Columbia could face fines of up to $500. At Tuesday’s City Council meeting, Columbia City Council members will consider an amendment to the city’s mask mandate that would include increasing fines for those not wearing masks in public.
On Friday, City Councilwoman Tameika Isaac Devine announced she will be running for mayor of Columbia.
