Press Releases

The City of Columbia is pleased to provide an update on the status of the repair and recovery of the historic Columbia Canal. The planned improvements include repair to the…

Due to the effects of Hurricane Helene, there is an abundance of debris throughout the City of Columbia at the curbside for collection. The Solid Waste Division, alongside other City…

How to Get Help If you've been affected by Hurricane Helene and need assistance, here are some resources available to you: Emergency Information: Visit the South Carolina Emergency Management Division website for up-to-date…

The City of Columbia in conjunction with Richland County, South Carolina Emergency Management Division and FEMA will be performing damage assessments throughout City neighborhoods tomorrow, October 3, 2024, as a…

The City of Columbia Parks & Recreation Department will be opening up Greenview Park, Leroy Moss Multipurpose Center at Hyatt Park and Charles R. Drew Wellness Center for recovery efforts…

Parks and Recreation Department will close Riverfront Park from Monday, October 7, 2024, through Friday, October 11, 2024, to clear debris from the canal headgates, remove trees, and repair the…

The City of Columbia is pleased to provide an update on the status of the repair and recovery of the historic Columbia Canal. The planned improvements include repair to the…

WHO: Mayor’s Campaign Against Breast Cancer WHAT: Our community has been impacted by the recent Hurricane/Tropical Storm Helene, and the weather associated with this storm event has affected the quality of life for many.…

Due to the impact of Hurricane Helene, Mayor Rickenmann’s Town Hall Tour, originally scheduled for this week, has been postponed and will be rescheduled for a later date. Information will…

To accommodate Richland School District One students who are out school, select City of Columbia Parks and Recreation facilities will open on an alternative schedule: The following sites will open…