Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin hosted a press conference with updates on COVID-19 vaccines. He was joined by other health leaders to address the vaccination process, the surge in cases and safety precautions.
Mayor Steve Benjamin is partnering with the U.S. Conference of Mayors and American Management Services to host a free small business webinar on Tuesday at 12 p.m.
As covid-19 infections spread at alarming rates across South Carolina, local leaders and health officials held a virtual press conference Wednesday to urge South Carolinians to stay home this New Year’s Eve.
Direct aid for local and state governments is falling by the wayside in the new Covid relief bill.
The mayor of South Carolina’s capital city is taking on a leadership role at an international organization.
City of Columbia leaders say they need to stay ahead of the curve when it comes to battling the coronavirus.
On Thursday, Mayor Steve Benjamin and the Columbia City Council voted unanimously to extend the city’s ordinance requiring face coverings as well as extending the temporary suspension of city council, board and commission meetings. The city’s previous order was set to expire on November 15, but the new order extends it through January 5, 2021.
Owners of an iconic restaurant in Five Points that closed back in April received the key to the city today. Mayor Steve Benjamin presented the keys to the city to former Yesterdays Restaurant & Tavern owners Darrell Barnes, Duncan Macrea and Scotty Macrea.
The “Doing the Most Good” academy at the Salvation Army Center for Worship and Service had a visitor today that was able to bring some smiles to children faces, Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin. The mayor toured the academy and talked to children about their new learning environment.
Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin continues to tackle the topic of coronavirus in the city. Benjamin and City Council members met this afternoon during a virtual City Council meeting.
