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Drew Wellness Center Recognizes National Heart Month with "Wellness Wednesday for Women"
On Wednesday, February 29 from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m., the Charles R. Drew Wellness Center will partner with KISS 103.1 to host "Wellness Wednesday for Women" in honor of National Heart Month. This event is FREE to the public and will feature a Zumba fitness class from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m., a heart health treat (snack), heart health information and screenings, and giveaways. KISS will broadcast live from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. For more information, call the Charles R. Drew Wellness Center at 803.545.3200.

2012 State of the City Address [Full Text and Video]
Mayor Steve Benjamin delivered his 2012 State of the City address on January 11th at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center's Coble Ballroom.
FULL TEXT
Main Street
Infrastructure & Transit Safety
Public Safety
Economy
Watch the entire address here!

Grants Status
Click here to view information on grants for which the City has applied, some of which have been funded by federal stimulus dollars.

City Newsroom
Jan 01-26, 2012
Click Here To View The City's Photo Album!

Jan 01-16, 2012
Book Lovers Invited To Join

Jan 06-20, 2012
SCE&G Trimming Activities to Resume within City Limits

Setting Up A New Account

Water accounts can be opened or transferred by submitting a signed water contract via e-mail (cocwater@columbiasc.net), postal delivery, fax(803 733-8219), or by visiting the customer service office at 1339 Main Street between 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Please click here to download a copy of the application formYOUR REQUEST WILL NOT BE COMPLETE UNTIL THE CSR MAKES CONTACT WITH THE PERSON REQUESTING SERVICE. After receiving the required documents and a completed water service application, a Customer Service Representative will contact you to complete the transaction

A. We cannot accept request for service from a third party.

B. The account must be listed in the name of lessee or purchaser/owner of property.

C. We will request the following information:

1. The street address where water service is requested.

2. The name to appear on your account.

3. Mailing address if different from the service address.

4. Social Security Number.

5. Place of employment

6. Date service is to begin

7. Contact telephone numbers for home and work

8. Drivers License, Permit or State issued I.D.

9. Copy of Closing statement or Lease agreement (Page reflecting name of landlord and tenant: signature page only)

IN SOME CASES, OUR REPRESENTATIVES WILL NOT BE ABLE TO EXTEND SERVICE AT THE TIME OF YOUR REQUEST. YOU MAY BE GIVEN ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTIONS AND REQUIREMENTS BEFORE SERVICE CAN BE ESTABLISHED.

There is a $30.00 New Account fee added to your first bill. There is an additional $15.00 connection fee.

TRANSFER SERVICE

All past due balances must be zero before service can be transferred. In some cases, your request to transfer may be denied if additional information is needed based on the new address. The Representative will inform you when denial is necessary.

There is a $30.00 New Account fee added to your first bill. There is an additional $15.00 connection fee.

All customers receive a water bill each month. If you do not receive a monthly bill, you must contact Customer Service immediately. Failure to receive a bill does not relieve the customer of the obligation for payment nor from the consequences of non-payment