Governor Henry McMaster’s office has been very clear that any mask mandate in schools goes against state law. Mayor Steve Benjamin says his mandate of masks in elementary and middle schools does not violate state law since the city plans to provide the masks. Yet some parents are not happy with the decision.
Columbia City Council approves Mayor Steve Benjamin’s declaration of a state of emergency.
Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin declared a state of emergency in reference to the spread of the Delta variant of COVID-19.
The mayor of South Carolina’s capital city is considering issuing a school mask mandate, a move he says would protect vaccine-ineligible children amid the coronavirus’s resurgence. The effort would put Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin, a Democrat, at odds with Republican Gov. Henry McMaster as well as the GOP-controlled Legislature, which recently barred such policies for all public schools.
Columbia City Council met this afternoon and discussed the COVID-19 vaccination effort. Officials say they believe the city and Richland County have been doing their part to spread the word about the availability and accessibility of the vaccine.
The summer travel season is here, and the City of Columbia has partnered with American Airlines to get you to your dream destination for free. All you need to do is get your COVID-19 vaccine at any of the city’s upcoming vaccination sites, and you will be entered to win two round trip tickets on any flight.
Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin and mayors across the country are urging people to get their COVID-19 vaccine. This afternoon, Mayor Benjamin and Dr. Anthony Fauci were among the features speakers to announce the Mayors Challenge to increase COVID-19 Vaccinations.
Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin joined the McDonald’s team earlier today, working the drive-thru window at the Gervais Street store. The mayor was there to help promote a summer hiring blitz that will help fill 1,700 jobs across the Palmetto State, and hundreds here in the Midlands.
Today, Mayor Steve Benjamin announced a new program designed to help dads in the Midlands. Beginning this summer, the City of Columbia will conduct the one-year guaranteed income program to provide $500 dollars unconditional payments every month to 100 specified participants selected by the Midlands Fatherhood Coalition.
A new piece of artwork commemorates the desegregation of Columbia’s schools. Mayor Steve Benjamin and other city leaders were on site to dedicate a mural titled “The Pursuit of Education, Rosewood Elementary, and School Desegregation” at Valencia Park Thursday afternoon
