Brandon Acres/Cedar Terrace Neighborhood

04/17/2026

Edit: All clear, news should have more details soon
End of neighborhood folks: The sections of Woodlawn backing up to the construction site are currently under evacuation due to leftover military material found during construction. We are unclear how long it will take for the material to be removed but per officers on scene they believe it will be removed successfully today. We will share more updates if and when we get them.

03/05/2026

You may have noticed this week's return of the stinky flower season aka Bradford pears. These trees are invasive and older trees like the majority of those in our neighborhood can easily break, causing unplanned damage. If you have one on your property and are interested in replacing it with a better option, check out this event from Columbia Green

🌳 ❌ BRADFORD PEAR BOUNTY ❌ 🌳

Bradford pear trees may look nice, but South Carolina officially banned the sale, distribution, and importation of Bradford pear trees because they’re an invasive species. They spread fast, crowd out native plants, and split apart in storms—bad news for wildlife and your yard!

That’s why Columbia Green is teaming up with Clemson, Midlands Chapter, South Carolina Native Plant Society, and The South Carolina Forestry Commission for the Bradford Pear Bounty!

Here’s how it works:
📸 Snap a photo of yourself with your Bradford pear tree after it’s been cut down
🔁 Show your photo — no need to bring the tree!
🌱 Get a native plant replacement

Trade your weak, invasive tree for something strong, native, and wildlife-friendly. 💚🐦🦋
Cut it down. Snap a pic. Plant something better. 🌳✨

📍 2404 Main St, Columbia, SC 29201
📅 March 14, 2026
⏰ 8am - 11 am

We are limited to 100 native plants and trees to give away this year, so arrive early!

Preregistration link in comments

03/05/2026

There's been a lot happening in the neighborhood lately! The city has started installation of the splash pad near the parks building. Spring is coming - our resident geese are back with a bigger group and the native woodland garden we planted in the fall is starting to get buds. Last but not least, look out next week for our new meeting signs before the March 12 meeting (7 pm at Hampton Park)!

12/22/2025

Does anyone have security camera photos or videos of whoever dumped these pine branches on Woodlawn? Not only to dump directly in front of a no dumping sign, but to completely obstruct half of the roadway in an area that isn't well lit is incredibly irresponsible. Honestly surprised no one has wrecked their car on these branches. If these were dumped by somebody in the neighborhood, this is completely unacceptable.

11/29/2025

FYI - a long time business in our neighborhood

11/14/2025

Thank you Thomas Paige with Richland County for sharing information on emergency preparedness with our meeting!

11/13/2025

Our November meeting starts in just a few minutes! Learning about emergency preparation and we are also collecting food for a local food pantry. See you at 7!

11/12/2025

Columbia Green came out to the park today and officially installed recognition of our little pollinator wetland garden! Since we've had a little bit of a dry patch, we also hid the kids of Halloween at Hampton Park: Join us for Trick or Treat!
During that event we shared information about the garden and had kids draw their costume on little sick people. The stick people have been hidden among the plants in the garden. Can you find them? There are over 20 throughout the space between the playground and the woods. All of them can be spotted from the grass, so please make sure to stay on the grass if you are searching for the little plant people!

11/10/2025

Love the sense of humor 😁 (Not our sign, put up by a neighborhood resident)
In all seriousness, we do have some ongoing water issues in the neighborhood. Continuing to take back to the city is the only option. This leak at Woodlawn and Landon has been ongoing since early summer and caused serious downhill pavement erosion. At our last meeting some current council candidates were present and members asked about accountability on completing water repairs and that was also their only recommendation.

11/05/2025

Do you have thoughts about what we should do next year? This grant has funded projects like our sign and newsletter in the past. If you'd like to learn about the grant or help put together our application for next year, check out the upcoming workshops!

OUR NEIGHBORHOODS NEED YOU. Do you know a neighborhood-based organization looking to host a neighborhood cleanup, plant a community garden, plan a community resource fair or hold a neighborhood block party? The County’s Neighborhood Improvement Program is preparing free training sessions on the guidelines and application process for Neighborhood Enrichment Grants.

These workshops will give residents and neighborhood groups the know-how to use this vital grant program for community improvement. Sessions are Nov. 13, Dec. 11, Jan. 8 and Jan. 15 in the 4th-floor Conference Room at the County Administration Building, 2020 Hampton St., Columbia.

See all the upcoming training dates and times at tinyurl.com/39d2sks9. Call 803-576-2190 or email [email protected] for more.

11/04/2025

Just a reminder that if you have not voted, polls close at 7:00 p.m.! Our neighborhood is voting for mayor, at large councilman, and our district councilman.