Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin to deliver final State of the City address Tuesday
Columbia mayor Steve Benjamin will deliver his final State of the City address Tuesday. The virtual address will take place Tuesday night at 6 p.m.
Mayor Steve Benjamin
Columbia mask ordinance extended another 61 days
Columbia City Council officials have extended the city’s mask ordinance for another 61 days. The group met virtually on Tuesday, where the coronavirus remained a top priority.
Columbia City Council discusses vaccination effort in the city
Columbia’s City Council met virtually Tuesday afternoon. As they have done for months, the city and state’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic was item number one on the agenda.
Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin, health leaders give coronavirus vaccine update
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 partnering with multiple organizations to offer free small business webinar Tuesday
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.
Local health officials and Columbia Mayor stress staying home this New Year’s Eve holiday
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.
Covid relief bill won’t bring direct aid to local government; Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin reacts
Direct aid for local and state governments is falling by the wayside in the new Covid relief bill.
AP: South Carolina capital city mayor to head US diplomacy group
The mayor of South Carolina’s capital city is taking on a leadership role at an international organization.
City of Columbia leaders meet to discuss city coronavirus response
City of Columbia leaders say they need to stay ahead of the curve when it comes to battling the coronavirus.
City of Columbia extends mask ordinance, expands order to include some outdoor spaces
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.
