Month: April 2025
The West Columbia Big Lots in the Woodberry Plaza, at 3230 Augusta Road (US 1) is going to reopen. The store is currently taking applications for new employees. A flyer on the door reads: “We want you to be a part of the Big Lots comeback.” There is a bar code on the flyer directing […]
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The Taylor Watford Foundation needs 20 more volunteers for it 5K Run/Walk For Hope on May 17. Volunteers will be asked to stand at cross streets and point runners in the right direction. The task is super simple but is the most important. Volunteers will get a code to give to a friend to race […]
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The South Carolina Department of Transportation will reduce I-26 Westbound over the Palmetto Trail (mile marker 83) and over Indian Creek (mile marker 65) to one lane beginning April 28 for bridge repairs. The continuous, single-lane closures are expected to last until the end of May. Drivers should expect delays and seek alternate routes, if possible. As part of […]
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After a one-year hiatus, The Gervais Street Bridge Dinner is coming back in October of 2025. A specific date has not been set yet, but it will be announced as soon as it is established. Stay tuned to the Gervais Street Bridge Dinner Facebook page (Click here) for continuing details as we build toward the October event. […]
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The City of West Columbia’s April-May Newsletter is out. And one of the articles in the newsletter features the City’s new Smart Online Portal for water meters. Click here to see the new April-May Newsletter. Read about the new online water meter portal below: At the March 2025 West Columbia Special City Council Meeting, Justin […]
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It was a day bathed in bright sunshine, with a breeze blowing through Cayce’s Historic Columbia Speedway, Saturday as Tartan Day South commenced. Visitors of every age came from at least five different states to take in the festival that celebrates Celtic culture, heritage, and traditions. It’s in it 13th year in Cayce. Cayce Mayor […]
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Saturday is the big day at Tartan Day South at Cayce’s Historic Columbia Speedway. And there is a traditional Kirkin’ of the Tartans celebration is at the City of West Columbia, SC Riverwalk Amphitheatre, Sunday. (Click here for Tickets) Friday, April 4: An evening of Celtic concerts at Icehouse Amphitheater in Lexington featuring bands Eireann’s Call, Tuatha Dea, […]
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The West Columbia Mayor and City Council recognized Brian Habing at the regular City Council meeting, Tuesday. A West Columbia resident, Brian began his career as an Associate Professor of Statistics at the University of South Carolina in 1998. Since then, Brian’s many accomplishments at USC have been both significant and impactful for students and […]
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