COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) –If you’re heading down to Five Points in a month, you could be paying more money in the meter. The City of Columbia is considering a proposal that would extend enforcement of parking meters for two more hours, stretching from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. each day. Some members of the City Council say this idea came…
March Madness may have passed over the Midlands eight months ago, but the city is still embracing the economic impact it left behind.
Columbia, SC (WOLO) — One of Columbia’s city parks is about to get a serious makeover. City officials are in the process of changing the face of Finlay Park to give it a new look. Thursday, Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin announced a compete overhaul of the park which he says will carry a total price tag of 18 million dollars….
Columbia Fire Department say they have contained a house fire on the 3200 block of Heyward Street overnight.
Columbia is front and center among South Carolina cities when it comes to banning the use of e-cigarettes and vaping products in bars and restaurants.
(photo: CFD) Columbia, SC (WOLO) — The Columbia Fire Department spends countless hours putting out fires that flare up in the Columbia/Richland County community, and Thursday they heated things up with the unveiling of their new piece of equipment. (photo: CFD) Members of the Department gathered for the “Push In” ceremony where they gathered around new engine 9 to push…
Mayor Steve Benjamin invites your family to celebrate the 9th annual Easter Eggstravaganza with his for a day of free family fun
(photo: Open Streets Columbia) Columbia, SC (WOLO) — This weekend you can park your car and play in the middle of the street, or do any other activity your heart desires. It’s all part of Open Streets Columbia on Main Street, the third year the City of Columbia’s Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee in conjunction with Soda City, will shut…
get ready to hop in the Easter with a family fun event for al ages.
Columbia, SC (WOLO) — Join millions of cities from across the world that are taking part in an effort to increase energy by observing Earth Hour. March 30th, from 8:30PM-9:30pM people are asked to turn off all non essential lights and appliances. The annual event is a way for residents to celebrate the planet and the life forms living on…
