Press Releases

Dominion Energy will begin performing tree trimming activities along overhead utility lines in the following neighborhoods on Monday, August 17, 2026, at 7:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Distribution Line Tree…

Who: City of Columbia At-Large Councilman Sam P. Johnson, Richland County District 9 Chair Jesica Mackey, The City of Columbia’s Office of Business Opportunities ,and  Owner Shirine Arzu. What: The…

Who: Mayor Daniel J. Rickenmann, City of Columbia’s Office of Economic Development, and 5 Points Social Owner Ryan Ferguson. What: The City of Columbia celebrates the Grand Opening and Ribbon…

Who: Mayor Daniel J. Rickenmann, City of Columbia’s Office of Economic Development, Vista Guild, and Aura Kitchen and Bar Owner Ramy Singh What: The Congaree Vista Guild has announced the…

Who: Mayor Daniel Rickenmann, Columbia City Councilwoman Tina N. Herbert, City of Columbia representatives, Tribe Slam urban poets, North Columbia community members. What: The City of Columbia’s public art program…

Who: Mayor Daniel J. Rickenmann What: Mayor Daniel Rickenmann will host a monthly Coffee with the Press from August through November. These informal media briefings will provide members of the…

Who: City of Columbia Office of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement (ONSE), Columbia Police Department, Be SMART, community organizations, educators, healthcare professionals, public safety partners, and local leaders. What: The City…

PC_08-13-26_Agenda_FINAL_v1 On Thursday, August 13, 2026, the City of Columbia Planning Commission meeting will be held at 4:00 p.m. respectfully at City Hall, 1737 Main Street, Columbia, SC 29201. Members…

Jennifer Bartell Boykin has served as the second Poet Laureate of the City of Columbia since 2023. Her four year term ends on December 31, 2026, and she will not…

Dominion Energy will begin performing tree trimming activities along overhead utility lines in the following neighborhoods on Monday, August 10, 2026, at 7:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Distribution Line Tree…