Developers have submitted plans to build a structure that will contain a Starbucks and Salsarita’s Fresh Cantina on the corner of Chris Drive and Sunset Boulevard.It is a high­ traffic intersection close to where I­-26 and Sunset Boulevard (US 378) meet. Speculation of the development was first published on westmetronews.net in June. A plan for a […]

The Family Tree at the River event, June 27, at the West Columbia Riverwalk Amphitheater. It was from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. 1) Emma Harrison of West Columbia gets a face painting from Christina Murphy of Crowns and Capes. 2) Tim and Angie Larson, of Lexington, hold their children, Graham and Charley. 3) Criss Mitchell of […]

Myron Corley is retiring from is post as West Columbia’s deputy administrator. Corley has worked for the City of West Columbia for 25 Years. “I’m looking forward to it,” Corley said. He also said West Columbia is a close-knit community that he feels good about serving. Corley was honored by the West Columbia City Council […]

Eagle Scout Nathan Ulmer, of Boy Scout Troop 321, has built and maintained Little Free Libraries in West Columbia’s Fowler Park and at Cafe Strudel. Ulmer was recognized with a resolution in appreciation for his service to the community by the West Columbia City Council, Tuesday. Ulmer was thanked for his “positive impact” on the […]

Lights, camera, action! The Shadblow Home Owners Association (HOA) of Springdale donated a body-worn SPDcamera system to the Springdale Police Department. “Body cameras are extremely useful to us,” said Springdale Police Chief Kevin Cornett. Cornett said he wants to be sure officers are doing the right thing. And a body camera protects officers from false […]

Congratulations to Amelia H. She was selected as the first place winner of the West Columbia holiday art competition. Her art work was on the cover of the West Columbia tree lighting program. The artwork is also currently featured on a banner near city hall and can be viewed in person inside of the city […]