Former Jackson’s Southern Kitchen to be new restaurant, retail space coming beside it
The former Jackson’s Southern Kitchen at 1213 Sunset Blvd. in West Columbia is being remodeled. Julian Wilson of Wilson Kilber commercial real estate developers said a new restaurant will occupy the space. Wilson said he was not ready to disclose the name yet, but the property will be the site […]
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Amy Carter, wife of West Columbia City Administrator Brian Carter, is SC Teacher of the Year
Amy Carter, an English teacher at Chapin High School in School District Five of Lexington and Richland Counties, is the 2022 South Carolina Teacher of the Year. Carter was named the SC Teacher of the Year by State Superintendent of Education Molly Spearman at the state education gala Thursday night. Carter […]
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West Columbia Councilman Joseph Dickey selected as a “Super Lawyer”
Joseph D. Dickey, Jr., managing partner of West Columbia’s Dickey Law Group, has been selected for the 2021 edition of Super Lawyers in the area of Employment and Labor Law. Dickey also serves on West Columbia’s City Council. A South Carolina native, Mr. Dickey attended Clemson University and dually earned a […]
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Art on State; big social event starts at 5 p.m. Friday – Artisan Market open too
The City of West Columbia invites you to Art on State, in conjunction with the May State Street Art Crawl, on the 100 Block of State Street, on Friday, May 7, from 5 p.m. – 10 p.m.. The event features live music by The Reggie Sullivan Band and Prettier Than […]
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New business permits spike in West Columbia, existing business booming
The request for new business licenses in West Columbia is at a high level, while some existing businesses are busier than ever. In all of 2020, the City of West Columbia issued 154 new business licenses, according to information provided by Ellen Ravenell, West Columbia business license official. In the […]
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Woman, 56, dies after vehicle hits tree in Batesburg
Coroner Margaret Fisher has identified the individual who died in a single-vehicle accident that occurred in the 2100 block of Broad Street, in Batesburg, at approximately 6 p.m., Tuesday. According to Fisher, Ms. Rhonda Faye Beaty, 56, of Leesville was pronounced dead at an area hospital due to her injuries. […]
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City of West Columbia wins 2021 Award of Excellence from the SC Community Development Association
The City of West Columbia has won the 2021 Award of Excellence from the South Carolina Community Development Association. West Columbia City Administrator Brian Carter announced the winning of the award at the City Council meeting, Tuesday. West Columbia Grant Writer Tara Greenwood and Economic Development Director BJ Unthank presented […]
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Brookland-Cayce Wrestlers Deontae Strader; Jonah Del Priore; and Terry Hildebrand honored by West Columbia City Council for championship season
The West Columbia City Council passed a resolution at its meeting Tuesday, recognizing the The Brookland-Cayce Varsity Wrestling Team for all of their accomplishments in the 2021 school year. Specifically recognized were Coach Craig Watts, wrestlers: Deontae Strader; Jonah Del Priore; and Terry Hildebrand II (all pictured) for their accomplishments. […]
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West Columbia City Council celebrates Teacher Appreciation Week
The West Columbia City Council recognized Teacher Appreciation Week at its regular meeting, Tuesday. The recognition was to thank past and present teachers for their service. West Columbia Councilwoman Casey Hallman and Councilman Mickey Pringle (both professional educators) stood with Mayor Pro-Tem Jimmy Brooks to receive the proclamation, Tuesday.
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West Columbia designated as a Purple Heart City by City Council
The City of West Columbia was designated as a Purple Heart City, at the West Columbia City Council meeting, Tuesday. Several distinguished veterans (pictured) were at the council meeting to commemorate the designation. A Purple Heart City sign will be placed on the corner of 12th Street and Jarvis Klapman.
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