Holiday Program Thursday News Today

In a Dec. 15 notice, the center announced an emergency meeting, citing "physical threats." The pool at Hickman High School has seen better days since opening to swimmers in 1969. “I think the future of Hickman Pool is a bigger question of What is the future of swimming in Columbia? Eventually something has to happen because Hickman Pool cannot continue as it is," Columbia Parks & Recreation Director Mike Griggs said. The Voluntary Action Center (VAC) began distributing donations to Columbi...

COLUMBIA - The Voluntary Action Center (VAC) began distributing donations to Columbia families in need as part of its Holiday Program Thursday morning. The Holiday Program aims to give aid to struggling Columbia families by providing toys and household items in time for the holiday season.  For some families this year’s Holiday Program is very important, after being negatively impacted financially by the COVID-19 pandemic.  “This year has been very hard for a lot of our clients....