The City of Columbia has announced a third-year extension of its Grocery Access Pilot (GAP) program in partnership with Instacart, continuing efforts to combat food insecurity and expand access to fresh, healthy food in underserved communities. Mayor Daniel Rickenmann said the city-funded initiative will provide up to 110 households inContinue Reading
COLUMBIA — The City of Columbia’s Solid Waste Division will host its annual Free Compost Giveaway this Saturday, April 4, offering residents a chance to pick up nutrient-rich compost for gardening and landscaping. The event will take place from 8 a.m. to noon at Columbia Animal Services Facility, with theContinue Reading
Rapid Shelter Columbia has reached a major milestone, celebrating the placement of its 100th resident in permanent housing since opening in November 2022. “As we celebrate housing our 100th resident, I’m incredibly proud of my team and the dedication they bring to this work,” said Kameisha Heppard, Director of HomelessContinue Reading
COLUMBIA – On July 29, city and county leaders gathered with community members to celebrate a major milestone in downtown Columbia’s revitalization: the redevelopment of 1401 Main Street into a state-of-the-art Municipal Complex and the debut of ōLiv Columbia, a mixed-use project by Core Spaces. Hosted at 1400 Main Street,Continue Reading
The Columbia City Council approved changes to the city’s parking rate ordinance during its December 4 meeting, following months of discussions with citizens, hospitality districts, and other stakeholders. The updated rates aim to reinvest revenue into Columbia’s parking system, focusing on infrastructure improvements, maintenance, and enhanced customer experience. City leadersContinue Reading
Columbia officials met with a delegation from the Republic of Ghana July 11 to build upon the sisterly relations that exist between Ghana and South Carolina. It was a portion of the Ghanaian Delegation’s three-day visit in Columbia to further explore possible areas of cooperation in regards to trade, investments,Continue Reading
Columbia, SC – The City of Columbia is pleased to announce the availability of the 2024 Youth Services Guide, a comprehensive resource designed to inform parents and guardians about services and programs available to youth throughout the summer in Columbia and other parts of Richland County. The guide highlights aContinue Reading
Columbia officials announced the revitalization of Finlay Park at a groundbreaking ceremony on the central lawn of the park September 14. The $24,100,000 construction process is intended to restore Columbia’s crown jewel park. Mayor Daniel Rickenmann, Columbia City Manager Teresa Wilson, Columbia City Councilman Edward H. McDowell, Jr, representatives ofContinue Reading
The Columbia Public Works Department has announced the city has achieved LEED Gold certification. Columbia is part of a growing group to be certified using the LEED for Cities rating system. The city becomes the first city or county in South Carolina to receive LEED certification and joins a groupContinue Reading
Columbia’s Public Works Department, in conjunction with Soda City, will be inviting various departments to join them and place their vehicles on display for the public May 20 from 9 am – 1 pm. It will be held at the 1700 Block of Main Street. The departments include the ColumbiaContinue Reading
Columbia Parking Services has announced a new cashless payment method – ParkHub. Parking Services will migrate to this process for all paid parking events. A service fee will apply to all transactions. For more information on parking in the City of Columbia and to view all of the parking facilities,Continue Reading