Month: May 2023
The Columbia Police Department is investigating the consumption of suspected edibles by Hand Middle School students. A student was taken to the hospital by EMS, and one was taken to a hospital by a parent. At this time, police were being told the students did not experience life-threatening symptoms. Officers have collected an item for […]
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The West Columbia City Council passed first reading of $22.4 million budget, Tuesday, at its regular May meeting. The budget contains no tax increase. Council also passed a $23.2 million budget for the city’s water and sewer operations. Both budgets were passed for the 2023-2024 fiscal year, beginning July 1. In an information sheet made […]
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West Columbia City Council passed a Resolution, Tuesday, Recognizing Charles R. Shealy on the Celebration of His 100th Birthday, during the city council meeting. MR. Shealy is still an active golfer. He said he hopes all of us live to be 100, so we can see how many friends and family supporters we have. Resolution […]
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West Columbia’s Mayor and City Council unanimously recognized May 27 as Asian American and Pacific Islander Business Day in the City West Columbia at the May Regular Council Meeting. Mayor Pro – Tem Trevor Bedell presented the proclamation.
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Members of the West Columbia Fire Department, including Chief Marquis Solomon, were out Tuesday morning for the grand opening of the new Dunkin’ Donuts location at 2223 Augusta Road in the Georgetown Plaza with Chick-fil-A. West Columbia city Councilman Mike Green was also at the official opening.
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There is a message on the West Columbia Chick-fil-A Facebook page that reads: “Welcome Back West Columbia! We can’t wait to serve you!” It was posted around 4:30 p.m., Tuesday. Chick-fil-A is at 2299 Augusta Rd. On Feb. 7, a post from Chick-fil-A read: We will be temporarily closed for remodeling beginning February 10th. We’ll […]
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Mr. Charlie Rountree, III was honored with a SC Senate Resolution, Tuesday, for being inducted into the golf hall of fame. The Resolution was sponsored by Sen. Nikki Setzler of West Columbia. Roundtree was recognized for his work in fostering a love for golf among the youth in the state. He was a member of […]
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City Limits Q, a former barbecue food truck, will open a location at the former space of Lil Duck’s Treehouse at 1119 Methodist Park Rd. in West Columbia. City Limits specializes in authentic Texas and Carolina BBQ and soulful southern sides. The move was announced on City Limits’ Facebook page last week. See Q Facebook […]
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