GROWING SODA CITY: Five Points innovation center hopes to become tech hub for Columbia entrepreneurs
For local leaders, it’s about diversifying Columbia’s economy while growing it.
Mayor Daniel Rickenmann
Dozens of Columbia kids receive bikes thanks to first Police, Parks and Pedals Community Bicycle Initiative
Thanks to Academy Sports, 40 new bicycles and helmets were given to students from Lewis Greenview Elementary School and W.G. Sanders Middle School
Revente celebrates 30th anniversary during Small Business Week
As Small Business Week comes to a close, one business in Five Points celebrated a milestone occasion.
SMALL BUSINESS WEEK: Columbia mayor celebrates transformation of Soda City with local owners
“When I first moved to Columbia South Carolina, Main Street was where you could bowl on it at 5 o’clock every day,” Rickenmann said. “I mean there was nobody here.”
New Columbia athletic facility offers state-of-the-art training and positive outlet for the community
Recreation Arena serves the whole community. The indoor and outdoor facility can host a variety of sports and recreational activities.
State leaders weigh in on how to stop gun violence in South Carolina
“What I will tell you is that as a community, we’re not going to accept this. This is not going to be the norm in Columbia South Carolina.”
AFFORDABLE HOUSING: Mayor helps break ground on new Lyon Street development
Rickenmann showed up to the former Gonzales Gardens site to break ground on the Oak at St. Anna’s Park, a 285-unit development on Forest Drive.
USC women’s basketball team celebrates 2022 National Championship win with downtown Columbia
“To ride down Main Street and interact with our fans and hear you screaming from the bottom of your heart how much you love us, it really resonates with me,” said Coach Dawn Staley.
Columbia mayor congratulates the Gamecocks on their NCAA title win
City of Columbia Mayor Daniel Rickenmann is sending his congratulations to the Gamecocks on their second national championship win. He says we need to have a parade to celebrate the huge accomplishment.
BUILDING BETTER COMMUNITIES: Local organization announces ambassador program to help combat recent rise in violence
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) — Richland County Sheriff’s Department reported a rise in shootings last year in the county. This year’s amount of gun violence has the mayor and other leaders in the community concerned as well. A local organization is partnering with other resources to try to tackle the issue. It hosted a press conference with other community partners Thursday…
