City of Columbia, Columbia SC https://columbiasc.gov/ Together, We Are Columbia. Wed, 09 Sep 2026 13:47:51 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1 https://columbiasc.gov/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/cropped-cola-favicon-32x32.png City of Columbia, Columbia SC https://columbiasc.gov/ 32 32 Main Street District Lighting Revitalization Project https://columbiasc.gov/main-street-district-lighting-revitalization-project-2/ Wed, 09 Sep 2026 13:47:51 +0000 https://columbiasc.gov/?p=785425 The post Main Street District Lighting Revitalization Project appeared first on City of Columbia, Columbia SC.

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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: Tomorrow, 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

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]]> Sistercare Saturday to Support Domestic Violence Survivors with “Fill a Van” Initiative https://columbiasc.gov/sistercare-saturday-to-support-domestic-violence-survivors-with-fill-a-van-initiative/ Tue, 08 Sep 2026 16:52:21 +0000 https://columbiasc.gov/?p=785420 The post Sistercare Saturday to Support Domestic Violence Survivors with “Fill a Van” Initiative appeared first on City of Columbia, Columbia SC.

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Who: City of Columbia Public Relations Department, City of Columbia Councilmembers, Columbia-Richland Fire Department

What: The City of Columbia invites the community to join us for the second SisterCare Saturday of the 2026 Mayor’s Campaign Against Domestic Violence at the Lawn in the BullStreet District. Attendees can support survivors of domestic violence by making a donation to dunk local elected officials and community leaders, learn more about SisterCare’s mission, and help raise awareness for those impacted by domestic violence.

This Sistercare Saturday will also feature a Fill a Van initiative, giving community members an opportunity to make an even greater impact by bringing new, unopened toiletries to help fill a van that will be donated to SisterCare. Community members are encouraged to bring essential toiletry items to help provide much-needed resources to survivors and families receiving support through SisterCare.

Visitors will also have the opportunity to enter raffles for prizes generously donated by Columbia Ballet and the Columbia Fireflies, making it a fun and meaningful way to support an important cause.

When: Saturday, September 12, 2026 from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Where: The Lawn in the BullStreet District, 2191 Pickens Street, Columbia, SC 29201

*Please see attached flyer.

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Who: City of Columbia Forestry and Beautification Department

What: The Treasured Trees Program seeks to document and recognize trees that have significant value to the Midlands Area and to promote the awareness, benefits, and value of trees to the community. Trees can be located on public or private property in the Greater Columbia Metropolitan Area and can be nominated by anyone. However, the property owner of the tree’s location will need to be involved in the process.

To submit a nomination, please click the link below to fill out a nomination form: 

Midland Area Treasured Trees (office.com) 

When: Now – October 31, 2026 

*Please see attached flyer

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]]> City of Columbia Celebrates HUSTL Sports Academy Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting https://columbiasc.gov/city-of-columbia-celebrates-hustl-sports-academy-grand-opening-and-ribbon-cutting/ Tue, 08 Sep 2026 15:19:26 +0000 https://columbiasc.gov/?p=785411 The post City of Columbia Celebrates HUSTL Sports Academy Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting appeared first on City of Columbia, Columbia SC.

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Who: Mayor Daniel J. Rickenmann, City of Columbia’s Office of Economic Development, and HUSTL Sports Academy Owner Travis Tourville.

What: The City of Columbia celebrates the Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony of HUSTL Sports Academy on Tomorrow, Wednesday, September 9, 2026 at 10:30 a.m. HUSTL Sports Academy was built to develop athletes and impact young people. Their goal is to help athletes become stronger, faster, more confident and better prepared to compete. They will celebrate the grand opening of its newest location with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 1124 Shop Road. City of Columbia Mayor Daniel Rickenmann, HUSTL Sports Academy Owner Travis Tourville, and the City of Columbia’s Office of Economic Development, will give remarks and cut the ribbon for this grand opening event. They want to develop discipline, character, leadership, resilience and work ethic. Heart. Unity. Strength. Toughness. Leadership. Those values are what HUSTL represents. Create an environment where athletes are known, challenged, supported and held accountable. The Owners want HUSTL SP to become a meaningful part of Columbia — supporting schools, teams, families and community organizations. Media are invited to attend the celebration, capture the ribbon cutting, interview speakers and tour the new restaurant.

When: Tomorrow, Wednesday, September 9, 2026 at 10:30 a.m.

Where: HUSTL Sports Academy, 1124 Shop Road, Columbia, S.C. 29201

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Twice a year, the City of Columbia seeks out volunteers to help conduct our routine Pedestrian & Bicyclist Counts within the City’s limits. By counting pedestrians and people riding bicycles, volunteers help to ensure that all of the City’s residents count. Transit riders, pedestrians, and people riding bicycles are often not accounted for in traffic studies – the same traffic studies used to make important decisions about our City’s landscape and streetscape.

The City’s Planning Division selects key locations that are heavily utilized by pedestrians and those riding bicycles, have been the sites where vulnerable users have experienced serious injuries and fatalities, or are locations where changes to the streetscape or surrounding land use are likely to result in changes to modes of travel. By collecting data routinely, on both weekdays and weekends, we are able to provide valuable and robust feedback to the many agencies that plan for our roadways. This count process helps planners and transportation agencies better understand who uses the City’s roadways, streets and sidewalks included, and how they use them. With a greater understanding of people’s behavior through each count, this data allows for better planning and policy efforts that inspire people-oriented places, safer walkable and bikeable streetscape designs, and safe and accessible means to various modes of transportation.

Volunteer to count as many times as you please! Nine time slots are available, and each of the 35 locations must be counted once on a weekday and once on a Saturday, which means 70 slots must be filled to complete the count in full! Volunteers can select from a list of count locations and will count pedestrians and cyclists at one location for two hours.

WHAT:         City of Columbia Pedestrian & Bicyclist Counts

WHEN:        Volunteer to count as many times as you please! Nine time slots are available, and each of the 35 locations must be counted once on a weekday and once on a Saturday:

  • Saturday, September 12, 10:00AM-12:00PM (noon)
  • Tuesday, September 15, 7:30-9:30AM
  • Wednesday, September 16, 7:30-9:30AM
  • Thursday, September 17, 7:30-9:30AM
  • Saturday, September 19, 10:00AM-12:00PM (noon)
  • Tuesday, September 22, 7:30-9:30AM
  • Wednesday, September 23, 7:30-9:30AM
  • Thursday, September 24, 7:30-9:30AM
  • Saturday, September 26, 10:00AM-12:00PM (noon)

 

WHERE:       Please visit City of Columbia’s Pedestrian, Bicyclist, & Transit Resources page for more information and to sign up.

WHO:          Open to the public

To sign up, please visit City of Columbia’s Pedestrian, Bicyclist, & Transit Resources page. If you have questions regarding the routine Pedestrian and Bicyclist Count effort, contact the Planning Division at 803-545-3222. Reporting and analysis for past counting efforts can be found on our resources page as well.

For information on the City’s Planning efforts, including the Walk Bike Columbia Pedestrian & Bicycle Master Plan and the Walkable 29203 Pedestrian Master Plan, visit https://planninganddevelopment.columbiasc.gov/city-plans/.

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]]> Homeless Services Adhoc Committee https://columbiasc.gov/homeless-services-adhoc-committee-2/ Tue, 08 Sep 2026 15:13:45 +0000 https://columbiasc.gov/?p=785404 The post Homeless Services Adhoc Committee appeared first on City of Columbia, Columbia SC.

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HSAC AG 090826

Standing Committee Meeting
Tuesday, September 8, 2026 3:30 PM
1737 Main Street – Second Floor, Columbia, SC 29201

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*Please see attached agenda

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]]> Municipal Court Advisory Committee https://columbiasc.gov/municipal-court-advisory-committee-3/ Tue, 08 Sep 2026 15:12:48 +0000 https://columbiasc.gov/?p=785400 The post Municipal Court Advisory Committee appeared first on City of Columbia, Columbia SC.

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MCAC AG 090826

Standing Committee Meeting
Tuesday, September 8, 2026 1:00 PM
1737 Main Street – Second Floor, Columbia, SC 29201

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*Please see attached agenda

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]]> Economic Development and Infrastructure Committee https://columbiasc.gov/economic-development-and-infrastructure-committee/ Tue, 08 Sep 2026 15:11:53 +0000 https://columbiasc.gov/?p=785396 The post Economic Development and Infrastructure Committee appeared first on City of Columbia, Columbia SC.

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EDIC AG 090826

Standing Committee Meeting
Tuesday, September 8, 2026 11:00 AM
1737 Main Street – Second Floor, Columbia, SC 29201

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*Please see attached agenda

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]]> Dominion Energy to Begin Performing Tree Trimming Activities as Scheduled for 2026 https://columbiasc.gov/dominion-energy-to-begin-performing-tree-trimming-activities-as-scheduled-for-2026-28/ Fri, 04 Sep 2026 19:22:03 +0000 https://columbiasc.gov/?p=785389 The post Dominion Energy to Begin Performing Tree Trimming Activities as Scheduled for 2026 appeared first on City of Columbia, Columbia SC.

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Dominion Energy will begin performing tree trimming activities along overhead utility lines in the following neighborhoods on Monday, September 7, 2026, at 7:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Distribution Line Tree Trimming:

  • Central Rosewood Neighborhood
  • South Kilbourne Neighborhood
  • Chestnut Hill Plantation
  • Brandon Acres/Cedar Terrace Neighborhood
  • Riverfront Park Area
  • Granby Hill
  • Olympia
  • Northwood Hills
  • Eau Claire Community Council

Citizens with specific questions or concerns should contact Forestry & Beautification at 803-545-3860 or Dominion Energy at 1-800-562-9308 to meet and discuss in advance of the work being completed.

Customers can also access Dominion Energy’s new website to follow the tree trimmers in real time at https://treetrimming.dominionenergyse.com/

The trimming will be completed by Dominion Energy’s contractors and work will be closely monitored by the City’s Certified Arborists from the Forestry & Beautification Division.

The purpose of the trimming activities is to increase safety and reliability of the electric service. The trimming guidelines include removing vegetation within 8-12 feet below, beside the power lines and up to 20 feet above the power lines.

Dominion Energy and their contractors trim in accordance with International Society of Arboriculture guidelines, using ANSI A300 pruning methods leaving good cuts that will generate new growth.

Dominion Energy’s re-conductor work includes pole replacements and new wire in select locations. The goal of re-conductor work is to improve reliability.

For more information about Dominion Energy’s tree trimming efforts, including helpful tips and suggestions regarding the planting of trees and other vegetation, visit www.dominionenergysc.com/treetrimming.

You can also contact Dominion Energy’s 24-hour Customer Service Center toll-free at 1-800-562-9308.

For continued updates from the City of Columbia follow us on X @cityofcolumbia or “like” the City of Columbia on Facebook.

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]]> Main Street District Lighting Revitalization Project https://columbiasc.gov/main-street-district-lighting-revitalization-project/ Wed, 02 Sep 2026 17:51:07 +0000 https://columbiasc.gov/?p=785383 The post Main Street District Lighting Revitalization Project appeared first on City of Columbia, Columbia SC.

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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

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