The City of Columbia is now accepting applications to fill several vacancies on the following boards and commissions. BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS Seeking to fill two (2) vacancies. The Board…

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Mullikin received three unanimous confirmations in run-up to new post By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Dr. Tom Mullikin – acclaimed global expedition leader, attorney, university professor, retired two-star military commander,…

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During this evening’s City Council Meeting, City Council approved the installation of twelve (12) T2 Cosmo Pay Stations on Main Street (Item #3). This project directly correlates to the City…

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City of Columbia announces a one-year extension of the Grocery Access Pilot (GAP) program in partnership with Instacart. This initiative aims to continue combating food insecurity and reducing diet-related illnesses across the…

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The City of Columbia is now accepting applications to fill several vacancies on the following boards and commissions. BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS Seeking to fill two (2) vacancies. The Board…

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WHO: City of Columbia, Columbia Chamber of Commerce, Columbia Opportunity Resource, and Midlands Business Leadership Group WHAT Join us for the first ever Columbia Talent Retention Fair, an exciting event designed…

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The City of Columbia Office of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement (formerly the Office of Violent Crime Prevention) was awarded funding from the South Carolina Opioid Recovery Fund (SCORF) to combat…

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Who: Mayor Daniel J. Rickenmann, City of Columbia Economic Development, the Vista Guild Executive Director Abby Anderson, and “The Game Show Challenge” owner Josh Brickey. What: Mayor Daniel J. Rickenmann, City of…

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The City of Columbia’s Health, Social and Environmental Affairs Committee convened with City of Columbia leadership and staff to discuss key priorities and strategies for 2025. These focus areas directly…

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City of Columbia Animal Services starts February off strong with TWO free adoption events! Saturday, February 1, 2025 “Meow or Never” Adoption Special Location: Columbia Animal Shelter, 127 Humane Lane, Columbia,…

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Organizations in Richland County that promote tourism or offer community-based programs and services have until Sunday, Feb. 2 to apply for grants online. The County’s Grants Department is accepting applications for FY2026…

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The Columbia-Richland 911 Hiring Fair scheduled for Wednesday, January 29, 2025 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. is now at capacity. Please also note that the hiring fair has changed…

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The United Way of the Midlands is calling on community members to join the 2025 Point-in-Time (PIT) Homelessness Counts. The PIT Counts were originally scheduled to take place on Wednesday,…

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Due to the threat of black ice and dangerous roads, City of Columbia facilities will be operating on a delayed start tomorrow, Thursday, January 23, 2025 and will open at…

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The City of Columbia will begin accepting applications for Hospitality Tax Grant Funding for the 2025-2026 Fiscal Year (July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2026) on Thursday, January 23, 2025.…

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Due to declining weather conditions and closure of the landfill, the City of Columbia Solid Waste Division will not provide garbage, recycling or yard trash collection services on Wednesday, January…

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On Tuesday, January 21, 2025, the City of Columbia is forecasted to experience snow and freezing temperatures that will make travel potentially hazardous. The City of Columbia, Columbia-Richland Fire Department and…

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Columbia City Council and the City Manager, Teresa Wilson, extend their deepest condolences to the family and loved ones of 13-year-old Ka’Niyah Baker, whose life was tragically taken far too…

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The City of Columbia announces plans for parking and road closures ahead of the 25th Annual King Day at the Dome, a tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. that…

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The City of Columbia will begin accepting applications for Hospitality Tax Grant Funding for the 2025-2026 Fiscal Year (July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2026) on Thursday, January 23, 2025.…

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Richland County Government facilities will operate on altered schedules Monday, Jan. 20 as the County observes Martin Luther King Jr. Day. County Government offices will be closed Monday and reopen…

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The City of Columbia Business Licensing Division announced a partnership with HdL Companies to provide enhanced licensing services via a new cloud-based platform effective now. What is Changing? The new software…

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Secretary of State Mark Hammond presented Joshua Shumak with the National Association of Secretaries of State (NASS) John Lewis Youth Leadership Award.  Joshua Shumak was honored for his advocacy efforts…

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Richland County disagrees with the conclusion of the report the Department of Justice released today and strongly believes we provide constitutional protections for individuals housed at Alvin S. Glenn Detention…

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Sustainable energy storage systems leader will introduce sodium-ion technology to the United States PHENOGY AG has announced plans to open their US headquarters in Columbia, South Carolina. Based in Switzerland,…

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The City of Columbia will be hosting the 37th Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemoration service on Saturday, January 25, 2025 at 4:00 p.m. at Martin Luther King, Jr. Park at…

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The mobile activity center will serve as a vital resource to reach underserved communities by providing accessible, free, and engaging recreational activities for families and children. The City of Columbia…

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Who: Mayor Daniel J. Rickenmann What: Mayor Daniel Rickenmann will hold an informal coffee with the press the last Wednesday morning of every month. These will be informal coffee talks where representatives from…

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