Columbia to Host Free Compost Giveaway This Saturday
2026-04-02
COLUMBIA — The City of Columbia’s Solid Waste Division will host its annual Free Compost Giveaway this Saturday, April 4, offering residents a chance toContinue Reading
Fire department breaks ground on on new fire station
2026-02-11
City leadership, including Mayor Rickenmann, Councilmembers Will Brennan (District III) and Sam Johnson (At-Large), City Manager Teresa Wilson, Assistant City Managers Henry Simons and ClintContinue Reading
Rapid Shelter Columbia Permanently Houses 100th Resident
2025-09-24
Rapid Shelter Columbia has reached a major milestone, celebrating the placement of its 100th resident in permanent housing since opening in November 2022. “As weContinue Reading
Columbia and Richland County Celebrate Downtown Redevelopment Milestone
2025-08-06
COLUMBIA – On July 29, city and county leaders gathered with community members to celebrate a major milestone in downtown Columbia’s revitalization: the redevelopment ofContinue Reading
Columbia hosts a delegation from Ghana
2024-07-17
Columbia officials met with a delegation from the Republic of Ghana July 11 to build upon the sisterly relations that exist between Ghana and SouthContinue Reading
Columbia Releases 2024 Youth Services Guide
2024-07-03
Columbia, SC – The City of Columbia is pleased to announce the availability of the 2024 Youth Services Guide, a comprehensive resource designed to informContinue Reading
Columbia Mayor elected to national conference board
2024-06-26
Columbia Mayor Daniel J. Rickenmann was elected to the U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) Advisory Board during the USCM’s 92nd annual meeting (June 20-23), whichContinue Reading
Columbia holds groundbreaking for Finlay Park revitalization
2023-10-03
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 processContinue Reading
Columbia first in state to receive LEED Certification
2023-07-26
The Columbia Public Works Department has announced the city has achieved LEED Gold certification. Columbia is part of a growing group to be certified usingContinue Reading
Columbia taking applications for home improvement program
2023-06-21
Columbia’s Community Development Department will begin accepting applications for a new housing rehabilitation program, Single-Family Housing Improvement for Neighborhood Enhancement (SHINE). This program includes projectsContinue Reading
Columbia to hold a public Touch-A-Truck Event
2023-05-15
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 theContinue Reading