Press Releases

The City of Columbia Solid Waste Division is adding a new leaf collection option this fall for residents to drop their bagged leaves at designated container locations throughout the City.…

Mayor Daniel Rickenmann and representatives from the Babcock Center unveiled this year’s “Official City Ornament” at a press conference on November 3rd. This year’s ornament depicts Riverfront Park.   This…

Who: Mayor Daniel J. Rickenmann   What: Mayor Daniel Rickenmann will hold an informal coffee with the press the first Monday of every month. These will be informal coffee talks…

Dominion Energy will continue performing tree trimming activities along overhead utility lines in the following neighborhoods this week:   Distribution Line Tree Trimming: Belvedere Neighborhood Association Gregg Park Lake Katherine…

City Officials, Partners, and Residents Celebrate First Anniversary of Rapid Shelter Columbia   City officials in S.C.’s second largest city aim to leave no one behind as they celebrate the…

Who: Mayor Daniel J. Rickenmann, City Council members, Prisma Health Representatives, Blue Zones Representatives.   What: Join us for a Blue Zones Columbia Speaking Event where a Blue Zones expert,…

In observance of the Thanksgiving holiday, the City of Columbia’s buildings and offices will be closed on Thursday, November 23 and Friday, November 24. Emergency police, fire and rescue services…

The City of Columbia’s Solid Waste Division will modify their schedule for the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday.   Solid waste collections that are normally picked up on Thursdays will be moved…

Who: Columbia Animal Services What: Donate at Columbia Animal Services or through Amazon using the QR codes. Make sure to specify a team with your Amazon purchase! When: Wednesday, November…

Who: Columbia Animal Services What: Columbia Animal Services is hosting an adoption special for only $23. When: Monday, November 13, 2023 to Wednesday, November 22, 2023 Where: 127 Humane Lane,…