Month: June 2024

Fruits and vegetables are abundant in the West Columbia summer, offering the chance to eat healthier

Fruits and vegetables are good for you and contribute to a healthy, balanced diet. They are a great source of vitamins and an excellent source of fiber. According to the NHS website, eating fruits and vegetables can also help reduce your risk of heart disease, stroke, and some types of cancer. Besides their health benefits, […]

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West Columbia Police make arrest in connection to Security Federal Bank Robbery

The West Columbia Police Department has arrested Satorius Zayevon Martin, age 30, of 800 North Lucas Street, West Columbia, in connection with the robbery at Security Federal Bank, located at 1185 Sunset Blvd., #B, West Columbia. The arrest occurred around 1:30 PM today. The robbery at Security Federal Bank was reported at approximately 11:30 AM […]

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West Columbia bank was robbed Thursday, according TV news report

West Columbia Police were searching for a possibly armed suspect, Thursday morning, after the Security Federal Bank at 1185-B on Sunset Boulevard. was robbed.According to WLTX-TV, the incident happened around 11:30 a.m. According to police, the suspect intimated that there was a gun but, but did not present a weapon. No one was injured, according […]

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Luckie’s Pinestraw, a landscape materials supplier, opening on Sunset Boulevard in West Columbia

Grayson Greiner of Colliers | South Carolina brokered the lease of an approximately 1,711-square-foot  building at 3119 Sunset Boulevard in West Columbia. Colliers represented the property tenant, Luckie’s Pinestraw, in this transaction, according to a news release. Luckie’s Pinestraw harvests, delivers and installs longleaf pine straw across the Southeastern United States. With over 10 years […]

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From BBQ to river tubing and fireworks, West Columbia’s 4th of July is a time to enjoy the summer

It’s not too early to start making your Fourth of July plans. If you live in West Columbia there are lots of close-by options for the middle of the summer holiday that can be traced back to 1776 and the American Revolution.  West Columbia City Hall will be closed on July 4, but some West Columbia […]

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“My legacy will be my work in this body,” Sen. Nikki Setzler addresses the Senate in his farewell session

Sen. Nikki Setzler of West Columbia delivered a closing address in the Senate Chamber of the South Carolina State House, Wednesday. It was the last senate session of the year. Setzler, who is not running for reelection, has been a member of the SC Senate for 48 years. Setzler said he believed the time and […]

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Crave Artisan Market is now open at 725 Meeting St. in West Columbia

Louis and James Williams have opened Crave Artisan Market at 725 Meeting St. It’s in the former Primal Gourmet building, beside the new location of Brickhouse Coffee. West Columbia Mayor Tem Miles was in for lunch Wednesday, Crave’s first day open. Crave specializes in regional products, artisan sandwiches, and salads made with fresh, local ingredients. […]

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Retail space, a grocer and residential units, with a pool, are possibilities for Capitol Square redevelopment

The West Columbia City Council has seen a rendering of what the potential development of Capitol Square could look like. The rendering is included in West Columbia’s 2024 Updated Redevelopment Plan. Capitol Square is owned by Baker Commercial Properties and there are plans to develop the site. The last tenant moved out in December and […]

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