NEWS

Art on State, postponed Until Friday, May 13, Due to Inclement Weather

The City of West Columbia is postponing Art on State due to inclement weather. The rescheduled event will now be held on Friday, May 13, 2022, from 5:30 – 9:30 PM, on the 100-200 Blocks of State Street, West Columbia.

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Riverbanks Zoo and Garden Day declared by Governor, Senate and House

State Sen. Nikki Setzler, Gov. Henry McMaster along with members of the South Carolina Senate and House of Representatives, Wednesday, commemorated Riverbanks Zoo and Garden’s 48-year history with a senate resolution declaring May 4 Riverbanks Zoo and Garden Day in South Carolina. The Resolution congratulated the founders and staff of Riverbanks Zoo and Garden, the […]

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New Murphy USA gas station is open on Sunset Boulevard

The new Murphy USA gas station station in the 2900 block of Sunset Boulevard in West Columbia is open. It’s in front of the TownePlace Suites by Marriott, beside Freddy’s Frozen Custard and Steakburgers. West Columbia City Councilman Jimmy Brooks – it’s in his district – said, in January, he expects more development to come […]

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May 4 proclaimed Dawn Staley Day in West Columbia

West Columbia City Council voted to declare May 4th as Coach Dawn Staley Day in the City of West Columbia. Staley is the coach of the University of South Carolina Women’s Basketball team that won the NCAA National Championship in April. The coach is a West Columbia resident. Staley attended the West Columbia city Council […]

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Airport gets opening round win in high school baseball playoffs

The Airport Eagles Baseball team defeated Wilson Tuesday by a score of 10-0, in 5 innings. It was the opening round of the state 4A playoffs. Starting pitcher Blake Morrison got the win for Airport. Luke Palyok was 1-for-2 at the plate with a 2-run home run. Corbin Wright also hit a home run. Allen […]

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Art on State is Friday – Music, Artists and a nighttime Meeting Street Artisan Market

The City of West Columbia invites you to the 6th Annual Art on State from 5:30 p.m until 9:30 p.m. Friday (May 6) in the 100-200 Blocks of State Street, West Columbia. Come enjoy the beautiful view of the city skyline, dine, stroll and immerse yourself in art. “Art on State is another occasion graciously presented […]

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Brookland-Cayce gets first-round win in high school baseball playoffs

Brookland-Cayce defeated Loris, 4-2, in a 3A first-round high school playoff game at BC, Tuesday. With the win, BC moves on to play the winner of the Bishop-England/Lake City winner. Those 2 teams played Tuesday night at Lake City. The Bearcats scored 2 runs in the bottom of the second inning and 2 more in […]

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Funeral for Boyd Jones, former West Columbia City Councilman, is Thursday

The home going service for Mr. Boyd Jones will be at 10 A.M. Thursday May 5, 2022 at Turner Memorial AME Church, 1122 Monticello St, West Columbia. Burial will be at Ft. Jackson Cemetery at 12 Noon. Rev. Kenneth Taylor announced the service schedule. Jones is a former West Columbia City Councilman. He lost his life […]

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