This is a 1929 picture from New Brookland Baptist Church. In 1938, the church was named West Columbia First Baptist Church. Mrs. Laverne Grooms was the historian for years at First Baptist West Columbia. She died on Easter Sunday of this year at 91 years of age. A lot of the family still lives in […]

Following public health protocols, the West Columbia Riverwalk Park and Amphitheater will open to the public on Friday (May 1) at 8 a.m. The rest room facilities will remain closed. West Columbia will continuously monitor visitor usage and adjust as needed to ensure compliance with the guidance provided by SCDHEC and the CDC. The city […]

While much has been shut down during the coronavirus crisis, construction crews have been busy in West Columbia. A new Starbucks is scheduled to open Friday in the Danwood Shopping Center. It’s at 2408 Augusta Road (US 1) in the same general location of the Sonic Drive-In and McAlister’s. The opening date, at least for […]

South Carolina Sen. Nikki Setzler and South Carolina Rep. Micah Caskey secured funding of almost $200,000 in December for wayfinding signage for the River Districts of the City of West Columbia and the City of Cayce. Throughout West Columbia and Cayce’s River Districts, approximately 30 signs directing visitors to local attractions, are being installed. The […]

The City of West Columbia has released its latest Newsletter. It is the fifth edition of the city’s newsletter. It includes a the final message from Mayor Tem Miles. There are also updates from all of West Columbia City Council members. Link to West Columbia Newsletter The newsletter includes a calendar of upcoming events and […]

South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster signed an extension of the state of emergency, Monday. McMaster signed the 15-day extension of the order the day the previous state emergency order would have expired. The governor can only issue a state of emergency in 15 day increments, according to state law. “South Carolina continues to fight this […]

Starting Monday, May 4, the South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles will expand operations by reopening all 66 branch offices to increase convenience for customers. The additional office openings will allow the SCDMV to service more customers on a daily basis while still adhering to social distancing recommendations. All offices will operate by appointment only […]

As a part of the overall brand refresh, Columbia Metropolitan Airport updated the welcome sign leading into the airport and tapped local sign manufacturer, Colite International, for the job. “Keep the job local was a concerted effort by the team as we have such outstanding, capable companies right here in the Midlands,” said Executive Director, […]