City of Columbia partners with DreamKey partners to advance housing priorities
September 9, 2025DreamKey_Overview-2024-1 The City of Columbia is proud to announce a new partnership with DreamKey Partners, a nationally recognized nonprofit developer with more than three decades of experience in affordable housing…
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Rapid Shelter Columbia permanently houses 100th resident
September 9, 2025
Rapid Shelter Columbia recently celebrated a milestone: the placement of its 100th individual in permanent housing. Since its inception in November 2022, the City of Columbia’s Homeless Services team has…
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Groundbreaking ceremony for the station at Congaree Pointe
September 9, 2025The City of Columbia, The Columbia Empowerment Zone (CEZ, Inc.), Richland County, Cooperative Health Groundbreaking Ceremony for the Station at Congaree Pointe. Mayor Daniel Rickenmann, Mayor Pro Tem Will Brennan, City Manager…
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City of Columbia to host Finlay Park hiring fair
September 9, 2025
Who: City of Columbia Human Resources Department, Parks and Recreation Department, and the Columbia Police Department What: With the upcoming grand re-opening of Finlay Park, the City’s Human Resources department and Parks…
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City to host the annual Isabel Law Breakfast on Friday, October 3
September 9, 2025For over 20 years, the Mayor’s Campaign Against Breast Cancer has been proud to partner with this community to raise awareness in the fight against breast cancer. This year, our…
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Bruner Powell Wall & Mullins, LLC celebrates all five partners in The Best Lawyers in America 2026
September 9, 2025
Bruner, Powell, Wall & Mullins, LLC announced that all five of its partners have been selected for inclusion in the prestigious 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®. This…
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City of Columbia partners with DreamKey Partners to advance housing priorities
September 4, 2025The City of Columbia announced a new partnership with DreamKey Partners, a nationally recognized nonprofit developer with more than three decades of experience in affordable housing and community transformation. This…
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Lemonade & Popcorn fundraiser returns to support Mayor’s Campaign Against Breast Cancer
September 3, 2025Columbia residents are invited to sip, snack, and support a good cause at the return of the annual Lemonade & Popcorn Fundraiser benefiting the Mayor’s Campaign Against Breast Cancer. The…
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Keep the Midlands Beautiful 2025 lake sweep/river sweep registration due Friday, September 6
September 1, 2025
Registration is due this Friday, September 6 for Lake Sweep/River Sweep, an annual cleanup of Lake Murray and surrounding waterways. This event is coordinated by Keep the Midlands Beautiful (KMB)…
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South Carolina economy ranked #1 in the country
August 29, 2025During quarter one of 2025 (Q1), South Carolina recorded significant growth for both GDP and personal income.South Carolina’s real GDP, which accounts for inflation, increased at an annualized rate of…
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SCDOR named 2025 PEBA Partners award Overall winner
August 27, 2025
The SCDOR has been named the 2025 Overall winner of the PEBA Partners award by the South Carolina Public Employee Benefit Authority (PEBA). PEBA awards this honor annually to the…
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Richland County earns top credit ratings from Moody’s, S&P Global agencies
August 26, 2025
Richland County recently earned top ratings from two of the nation’s premier credit rating bureaus, a nod to the County’s sound financial practices and policies. Moody’s Ratings assigned its Aaa rating…
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SC Secretary of State Mark Hammond invites nominations for 2025 Angel Charities
August 26, 2025
Today, South Carolina Secretary of State Mark Hammond announced that his office will accept nominations of charitable organizations for this year’s Angel Awards. Each year, the Secretary of State honors…
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City of Columbia leads with Smart Surfaces to cool hot neighborhoods
August 21, 2025
Cool Hot Neighborhoods by Up to 5.3˚F, Improve Health, and Reduce Flooding New Analysis Finds That Roofs, Roads, and Parking Lots Make Parts of the City Up to 13 ˚F…
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SC Housing’s Made It Home! Program aims to involve homebuilders, create solutions to affordable housing deficit
August 21, 2025
The South Carolina State Housing Finance and Development Authority (SC Housing) is offering an innovative approach to solving one of the state’s most important problems: a shortage of single-family housing.…
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City Council highlights | Tuesday, August 19, 2025
August 20, 2025
The City Council Meeting on August 19, 2025 started out with several proclamations, as well as special Key to the City presentations. To begin, At-Large Councilwoman Aditi Bussells read a proclamation…
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Columbia Streams Art public art program announces new smartphone-based filmmaking contest, Columbia Cell-A-Brates Cinema
August 20, 2025Red Carpet Access is Right In Your Pocket! The City of Columbia opens the gateway for cellphone, mobile, and smartphone films from filmmakers of all levels. Submission portal for contest entries…
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County launches new round of community forums for ‘Reimagine Richland’
August 20, 2025
Comprehensive Plan update will provide framework for long-term development Richland County is moving into the third and final phase of “Reimagine Richland,” the 10-year update of the County’s Comprehensive Plan.…
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SC Ports receives final federal reimbursement for Harbor Deepening Project
August 18, 2025
The final federal reimbursement for the Charleston Harbor Deepening Project has been disbursed to the South Carolina Ports Authority, a total of $21.28 million allocated by Congress in the U.S.…
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City of Columbia Pedestrian and Bicyclist Counts: Help Make Sure We All Count!
August 18, 2025
The City of Columbia is seeking volunteers to help conduct our routine Pedestrian & Bicyclist Counts throughout Columbia. By counting pedestrians and bicyclists, volunteers help to ensure that all of…
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Candidates for 2025 City of Columbia Municipal Election
August 18, 2025
The City of Columbia Municipal Election will be held on Tuesday, November 4, 2025 for the office of Mayor and Councilmembers for District One, District Four and At-Large seats. The…
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City of Columbia Design/Development Review Commission | Thursday, August 21, 2025
August 18, 2025
On Thursday, August 21, 2025, the Design/Development Review Commission meeting will be held at 4:00 p.m. at City Hall, 1737 Main Street, Columbia, SC 29201. Members of the public who…
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Pope Flynn achieves Band 1 Banking & Finance ranking for South Carolina in Chambers and Partners USA 2025 Guide
August 18, 2025
Pope Flynn, a law firm concentrating in public finance and governmental law, has achieved a Band 1 Banking & Finance ranking for South Carolina in the 2025 USA Chambers and…
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Forest Acres wins statewide award for Gills Creek Memorial Park
August 15, 2025The City of Forest Acres has earned top statewide recognition for its transformative work on Gills Creek Memorial Park. The 2025 Municipal Achievement Award from the Municipal Association of South Carolina honors the City’s…
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Aditi Bussells files for re-election to City Council At-Large
August 15, 2025
Councilwoman Aditi Bussells officially filed for re-election, pledging to continue her work to strengthen public safety, invest in neighborhoods, and grow opportunities for families and businesses across Columbia. First elected…
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City of Columbia partners with Sistercare for third annual toiletry drive
August 12, 2025
WHO: The City of Columbia is collaborating with Sistercare for the third annual toiletry drive. Sistercare is a nonprofit organization that helps victims and families recover from domestic violence. WHAT: Please consider donating…
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CPI for all items rises 0.2% in July; shelter up
August 12, 2025
The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) increased 0.2 percent on a seasonally adjusted basis in July, after rising 0.3 percent in June, the U.S. Bureau of Labor…
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City of Columbia Planning Commission | Thursday, August 14, 2025
August 11, 2025
On Thursday, August 14, 2025, the Planning Commission meeting will be held at 4:00 p.m. at City Hall, 1737 Main Street, Columbia, SC 29201. Members of the public who want…
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South Carolina PR executive lights up Times Square, launches crisis training for government agencies
August 7, 2025
Ivey Palmer PR announces that Founder and CEO Chelsea N. Bennett has graduated from the nationally recognized Milestone Circles Program at the Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center. As a part of this…
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South Carolina legislators to speak at NAMI statewide Mental Health Conference
August 7, 2025
NAMI South Carolina announced the participation of three influential state lawmakers in its upcoming 2025 Annual Mental Health Conference: Unity in the Community: Mental Health for All. The event will…
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City of Orangeburg celebrates grand opening of new City Hall
August 7, 2025
Ribbon cutting ceremony & facility tour held on Wednesday, August 6 The City of Orangeburg celebrated the grand opening and ribbon cutting of its new City Hall on Wednesday, August…
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Popular event series ‘Harvesting Heritage’ returns to the State Museum
August 6, 2025
Guests will enjoy a discussion panel, crab crack reception, and more. The South Carolina State Museum is excited to announce the return of the popular Harvesting Heritage event series with…
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Mayor Pro-Tem Will Brennan elected to Board of Municipal Association of South Carolina
August 6, 2025
The City of Columbia announced that Mayor Pro-Tem Will Brennan has been elected to serve on the Board of Directors for the Municipal Association of South Carolina (MASC). His election…
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State Treasurer Curtis Loftis announces high credit ratings for South Carolina
August 6, 2025
State Treasurer Curtis Loftis announced that South Carolina has once again had its strong credit ratings reaffirmed by S&P Global, Moody’s, and Fitch Rating Services. “Safeguarding our state’s credit ratings…
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Application period now open for firefighting positions at Columbia-Richland Fire Department
August 6, 2025
If you have ever considered serving your community and neighbors as a firefighter, now is the time to get your application in with one of the busiest departments in South…
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City of Columbia Municipal Election filing notice
August 6, 2025
The City of Columbia will hold its Municipal Election on Tuesday, November 4, 2025. Offices: Mayor Councilmember – District One Councilmember – District Four Councilmember – At-Large Candidate Filing Period:…
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Richland County Drop-off site temporarily closed for safety
August 6, 2025
Richland County’s C&D Landfill Drop-off Center, located north of Columbia, is temporarily closed out of safety concerns while crews repair an underground power line near the site. Until further notice, the…
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The City of Columbia invites YOU to participate in Columbia’s 10th Annual PARK(ing) Day!
August 6, 2025
PARK(ing) Day is an annual open-source global event where citizens, artists and activists collaborate to temporarily transform on-street parking spaces into “PARK(ing)” spaces: temporary public places. The mission of PARK(ing) Day…
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The Office of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement and United Way of the Midlands is hosting a conversation about Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)
August 6, 2025
Who: City of Columbia Office of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement and United Way of the Midlands What: The City of Columbia Office of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement is partnering with United Way…
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City of Columbia Council Highlights | Tuesday, August 5, 2025
August 6, 2025
City Council began the day with the Arts, Historic Preservation and Philanthropy Committee at 10:00 a.m., where two public art initiatives were advanced. First, the committee approved sending the Persimmon…
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Transportation upgrades to affect traffic near Blythewood Road
August 4, 2025Beginning in August, motorists who use Blythewood Road in Northeast Richland are asked to use extra caution because of ongoing road and highway projects. These events will temporarily shift traffic…
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North end of Riverfront Park to reopen August 23, 2025 following trail improvements
August 4, 2025
The City of Columbia Parks and Recreation Department is making progress on improvements to the concrete path along the lower trail at Riverfront Park that will enhance accessibility, safety, and…
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North end of Riverfront Park to reopen August 23, 2025 following trail improvements
August 4, 2025
The City of Columbia Parks and Recreation Department is making progress on improvements to the concrete path along the lower trail at Riverfront Park that will enhance accessibility, safety, and…
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City of Columbia Board of Zoning Appeals | Thursday, August 7, 2025
August 4, 2025
On Thursday, August 7, 2025, the Board of Zoning Appeals meeting will be held at 4:00 p.m. respectfully at City Hall, 1737 Main Street, Columbia, SC 29201. Members of the…
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The City of Columbia invites YOU to participate in Columbia’s 10th Annual PARK(ing) Day!
July 31, 2025PARK(ing) Day is an annual open-source global event where citizens, artists and activists collaborate to temporarily transform on-street parking spaces into “PARK(ing)” spaces: temporary public places. The mission of PARK(ing) Day…
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City of Columbia to spray for adult mosquitoes through the remainder of the season starting Thursday, July 31
July 31, 2025
In an effort to control the mosquito population and reduce the risk of mosquito-borne illness, the Columbia Police Department’s Code Enforcement Division will be spraying for adult mosquitoes through the…
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City of Columbia launches “Sistercare Saturdays” to support survivors of domestic violence – Aug 9
July 31, 2025The City of Columbia announced the launch of “Sistercare Saturdays,” a new community initiative aimed at raising funds and awareness for Sistercare, a local nonprofit that supports victims of domestic…
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City of Columbia, Core Spaces, and Richland County announce transformative Municipal Complex and Downtown Development
July 29, 2025Announcement of the City of Columbia Municipal Complex at 1401 Main Street & Core Spaces’ Newest Mixed-Use Development, ōLiv Columbia Mayor Daniel J. Rickenmann, City Manager Teresa Wilson, Core Spaces Chief Development…
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SCDMV unveils new driver’s license and ID card designs
July 29, 2025
The South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles (SCDMV) unveiled designs for the state’s new driver’s licenses and identification cards, featuring enhanced security features and iconic visuals celebrating the Palmetto State.…
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Unpacked Leadership Conference announces powerhouse 2025 speaker lineup
July 28, 2025
Global Core Strategies & Consulting, today announced the speaker lineup for the 2025 Unpacked Leadership Conference, featuring Major General Patricia R. Wallace, Colonial Life CEO Tim Arnold, and other transformational…
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