Huge crowds at Kinetic Derby
2023-04-27
The Fourth Annual Kinetic Derby Day was held on Saturday, April 22 on Meeting and State streets in West Columbia boasting their largest crowds yetContinue Reading
Kinetic Derby Day this Saturday
2023-04-21
The City of West Columbia’s annual Kinetic Derby Day featuring iMAGINE STEam is this Saturday, April 22 from 10 am – 3 pm. Start theContinue Reading
West Columbia Fire Department Swift Water Rescue Team promotes safer eco-tourism on the Congaree River
2022-10-05
By Terry Ward The recreational use of the Congaree River has been a major benefit to West Columbia, especially in the summer months. River outfittersContinue Reading
West Columbia’s Meeting Street Artisan Market 2nd Thursday Night Market This Week
2022-08-08
The City of West Columbia’s first edition of the new 2nd Thursday Meeting Street Artisan Market begins this Thursday, August 11, from 4 PM – 8Continue Reading
A Most Magnificent Mile – Take a Summer Day Trip to West Columbia’s Beautiful and Natural Riverwalk
2022-07-25
By Terry Ward Are you looking for a unique summer day trip? West Columbia’s Riverwalk may be the perfect destination for you. It provides aContinue Reading
West Columbia’s True BBQ reopens after being closed eight months
2022-06-27
True BBQ, a local favorite barbecue restaurant at 1237 D Ave., has reopened as of Friday, June 24, as the owner of the business announcedContinue Reading
Private First Class Evelyn G. Jones Williams Receives Living Legend Proclamation
2022-06-24
The Women In Military Service For America Memorial Foundation has proclaimed West Columbia, SC resident Evelyn G. Jones Williams as a “Living Legend” in honorContinue Reading
West Columbia passes first reading of new budget with tax increase
2022-06-13
by Terry Ward West Columbia City Council passed first reading of the city’s 2022-2023 budget, Tuesday (June 7.) There was some opposition to a taxContinue Reading
West Columbia’s proposed $21 million budget reflects increase in demand for city services
2022-06-06
By Terry Ward The City of West Columbia has released some details of its proposed 2023 budget. The total budget is $21,015,000. It includes aContinue Reading
Coffer dams to be built on the Congaree River to remove tar, Civil War artifact discovery is possible
2022-05-31
By Terry Ward The process to clean up the coal tar in the Congaree River has begun. Dominion Energy has contracted a company to buildContinue Reading
LexMed Partners with West Columbia and Cayce to Provide New Water Filling Stations
2022-05-04
Lexington Medical Center and the cities of West Columbia and Cayce have partnered to provide new water fountains at four locations. The drinking fountains areContinue Reading