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Columbia council allocates hospitality‑tax funds to Black Expo, SC High School League and Ivy Heritage Gala
Columbia City Council · February 17, 2026
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Summary
Council approved second‑round hospitality‑tax awards, allocating $80,000 to Black Expo, $25,000 to the South Carolina High School League and $15,000 to the Ivy Heritage Foundation of Irmo after debate over available funds; one councilor voted no.
The Columbia City Council approved a second round of hospitality‑tax grant awards for fiscal year 2025–26, reallocating available funds across three applicants.
Assistant city manager Missy Kaufman presented requests from the South Carolina High School League (a…
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