WHAT: The Boyd Foundation, the Main Street District, and the City of Columbia invite you to the official community plug-in ceremony, celebrating a new lighting project along Main Street that will add character and enhance safety downtown. Media can expect to hear remarks from leadership at all three organizations, followed by a community countdown to light the first intersection at the corner of Main and Hampton Streets.
Details about the project will be provided at the event. Leadership will be available for interviews following the countdown.
WHO: City of Columbia Mayor Daniel J. Rickenmann, City of Columbia Councilman Edward McDowell Jr., President & CEO of the Main Street District, Matt Kennell, and George Bailey of The Boyd Foundation.
WHEN: Wednesday, September 9, 2026
7:30 PM: Mingle and media setup
7:45 PM: Remarks
8:00 PM: Plug-in countdown and lighting
WHERE: Corner of Main Street and Hampton Street, 1515 Main St. Columbia, SC 29201
*Please see the attached invitation
