SC s only Black-owned bank receives multi-million equity investment from Wells Fargo Laurryn Salem, The State (Columbia, S.C.)
Feb. 12 South Carolina s only Black-owned bank, which traces its history to 1921 recently received a $3 million investment from one of the world s largest banks.
Wells Fargo announced equity investments in Optus Bank of Columbia and along with five other Minority Depository Institutions nationally.
With the capital from Wells Fargo, Optus Bank can be more equipped to help local minority communities by offering more small business loans, mortgage loans, financial education and a larger deposit-taking capacity. This growth can help meet the bank s mission to serve those previously unbanked, underbanked and historically underserved.
Columbia Tree and Appearance Commission (CTAC)
Seeking to fill one (1) vacancy. The Columbia Tree and Appearance Commission has the following powers and duties: To review and recommend policies and ordinances affecting the planting, removal and preservation of trees on public and private property; provide advice on the allocation of resources and policies for the planting, care and removal of trees in the City of Columbia; serve as an advisory body to the City Forestry and Beautification Superintendent in the administration of this article; review and make recommendations related to the City Forestry and Beautification Division’s annual work plan and any comprehensive urban forestry or reforestation plans; provide public education and advocacy on tree value, preservation and care; make recommendations to City Council on disbursements of the Columbia Landscape and Tree Fund; oversee the development and implementation of a master plan for the beautification of the City of Columbi
Johnson announces run for Columbia Mayor
Johnson announces run for Columbia Mayor By WIS News 10 Staff | February 8, 2021 at 11:32 PM EST - Updated February 9 at 12:06 AM
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - Another candidate for the office of mayor in Columbia has emerged.
On Monday, Sam Johnson became the latest to announce his mayoral candidacy for the City of Columbia.
Johnson served under Mayor Steve Benjamin, working on projects such as the BullStreet development, Famously Hot New Year, and My Brother’s Keeper Columbia.
“I’m running for mayor because I was born and raised in Columbia,” Johnson said during a press conference on Monday, “the son of a truck driver and Alzheimer’s nurse, because I know the struggles our families are facing, and I know that we can conquer this crucible stronger than ever. I’m running for mayor because I believe in Columbia not just who we are but who we can be and I know that our best days are still ahead of us.”
ABC Columbia
Feb 8, 2021 11:54 AM EST
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– After Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin announced he will not seek re-election, one of his former special assistants says he’ll be running for the office. Sam Johnson made the announcement Monday morning.
From the pandemic to public safety, affordable housing to job creation, our families are facing real challenges. They shouldn’t have to do it alone. I’m Sam Johnson and I’m running for mayor because I believe in Columbia – not just who we are, but who we can be. pic.twitter.com/Ecetzg8Tve
Columbia Councilwoman Tameika Isaac Devine as well as Council Member Daniel Rickenmann have also said they will run for mayor in the next election.