Columbia City Council highlights | December 2, 2025

  December 4, 2025

The City Council Meeting, December 2, 2025, began with a proclamation presented by Mayor Daniel Rickenmann and City Manager Teresa Wilson, which declared “Columbia (SC) Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta…

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RIA awards construction grants to upgrade critical infrastructure

  November 25, 2025

$23 million in grant funding awarded across South Carolina  The S.C. Rural Infrastructure Authority (RIA) has approved grant assistance for 21 projects, totaling approximately $23 million, to address critical infrastructure…

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Columbia, SC – Municipal Runoff Election Results

  November 25, 2025

The City of Columbia Municipal Election Commission met as the Board of Canvassers on Thursday, November 20, 2025 at 11:30 a.m. to certify the results of the Municipal Runoff Election…

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South Carolina Secretary of State Mark Hammond announces Angels for 2025

  November 19, 2025

South Carolina Secretary of State Mark Hammond announced the Angels of 2025. Secretary Hammond honored this year’s ten Angel charities in a ceremony at the Edgar Brown Building on the…

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City of Columbia celebrates grand re-opening of Finlay Park

  November 18, 2025

A restored destination for community, culture, recreation, and connection The City of Columbia proudly celebrated the Grand Re-Opening of Finlay Park on Saturday, November 15, 2025, marking the completion of a transformative revitalization…

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Any Lab Test Now® grand opening

  November 9, 2025

Who: Mayor Daniel Rickenmann, City of Columbia Economic Development and Any Lab Test Now® owner. What: The City of Columbia announced the grand opening of Any Lab Test Now®. Any Lab…

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SCDMV to move to new website address, email in 2026

  November 4, 2025

The South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles will change its website address in 2026, offering additional assurance to customers that they are dealing with the legitimate state website. On Jan.…

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Sumo Japanese Steakhouse grand re-opening

  October 30, 2025

Who: Mayor Daniel Rickenmann, City of Columbia Economic Development, Representatives from Sumo Japanese Steakhouse What: The City of Columbia is proud to announce the grand re-opening of Sumo Japanese Steakhouse. Since undergoing…

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SCDNR’s oyster restoration program celebrates 25 years

  October 29, 2025

Director says program is one of the top oyster recycling and restoration efforts nationwide The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) hosted a “partnership meeting” earlier this month at…

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Cayce Mayor selected as SC Hunt State Policy Fellow

  October 22, 2025

Eighteen local elected leaders, including Cayce Mayor, Elise Partin, from across South Carolina been selected for the inaugural South Carolina Hunt State Policy Fellows program, a bipartisan initiative designed to…

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Governor McMaster proclaims Lights on Afterschool Day in South Carolina

  October 21, 2025

State joins national celebration recognizing afterschool programs that keep kids safe, inspire learning, and support working families Governor Henry McMaster has officially proclaimed October 23, 2025, as “Lights On Afterschool…

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Lips by U Lab grand opening

  October 17, 2025

Who: Mayor Daniel Rickenmann, Columbia City Councilmembers, City of Columbia Economic Development, Representatives from Lips by U Lab What: The City of Columbia announced the grand opening of Lips by U Lab,…

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Harcourts grand opening

  October 17, 2025

Who: City of Columbia Economic Development, Harcourts North America CEO, Ben Brady and Harcourts Owners Tara Morawski, Chad Widtfeldt and Justin Green What: The City of Columbia celebrating the grand opening of Harcourts…

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City of Columbia to host hiring fair

  October 14, 2025

Who: City of Columbia Mayor’s Office, Midlands Business Leadership Group (MBLG), Elevate Midlands, and Columbia Chamber of Commerce What: The City of Columbia Mayor’s Office and community partners will be hosting a…

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