Press Releases

WHO: Councilman Sam P. Johnson and City of Columbia Parks & Recreation WHAT: The City of Columbia invites families and community members to “Hop into Spring” at the 2026 City…

NOTICE is given that a draft of the Program Year 2026 Annual Action Plan (PY 2026 AAP) for the City of Columbia will be available for a thirty (30)-day public…

The City of Columbia is seeking volunteers to help conduct our routine Pedestrian & Bicyclist Counts throughout Columbia. By counting pedestrians and bicyclists, volunteers help to ensure that all of…

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

Who: Mayor Daniel J. Rickenmann, Main Street District President and CEO Matt Kennell, City of Columbia Economic Development and Co-Owner Elisa Westmaas What: The City of Columbia is proud to…

WHO: Mayor Pro Tem Tina Herbert, Richland County Councilman Paul Livingston, City of Columbia Office of Business Opportunities, and The Lash Café. WHAT: The City of Columbia’s Office of Business…

Who: City of Columbia’s Office of Sustainability, City of Columbia Climate Protection Action Committee, Columbia Water, City of Columbia Parks and Recreation, Central Midlands Council of Governments, local environmental organizations,…

Who: City of Columbia Homeless Services and City of Columbia Community Development What: The City of Columbia Homeless Services department and the City of Columbia Community Development department are partnering…

The Arbor Day Foundation named City of Columbia a 2025 Tree City USA in honor of its commitment to plant, grow, and maintain trees to benefit its community. The Arbor…

WHO: City of Columbia Community Development Department WHAT: City of Columbia Community Development department is celebrating Community Development Week with various activities. WHEN: Monday, April 6, 2026 – Friday, April…