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Guide to West Columbia’s FREE Fall Back Fest and Meeting Street Artisan Market Night Edition, this Friday – Free Parking Details, too

The City of West Columbia’s 7th Annual Fall Back Fest is from 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 3, in the 100 Block of State Street. Local artists will be painting temporary murals on the street. The band lineup features Going Commando, Chris Reed and The Bad Kids, and Hampton Hook. Food and drinks […]

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With awesome skyline views, West Columbia is a favorite for Valentine’s Date dining

Valentine’s Day is Monday (Feb. 14) and some will begin to commemorate the occasion this weekend.Three of the most-famous views of the city skyline are from West Columbia fine dining restaurants. “We will be busy all this weekend with Valentine’s diners,” said Mike Davis, expert chef and owner of Terra at 100 State Street in […]

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New West Columbia New Year’s Eve event on the river, restaurants open too

Be it a romantic New Year’s Eve dinner date or the traditional Jan. 1, dish linked to prosperity, West Columbia has a destination for you. And there is also something new this year. The West Columbia non-profit Carolina Together is presenting New Year’s Eve on the River near the West Columbia Riverwalk. Enjoy a New […]

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Fall Back Fest features music, food, live art, shops, Artisan Market on State, Nov. 5

 The City of West Columbia invites you to the 5th Annual Fall Back Fest on the 100 Block of State Street, West Columbia, SC, Friday, November 5, 2021, from 5:30 PM – 9:30 PM. The Meeting Street Artisan Market will be open for a special night edition to kick off the holiday shopping season. Businesses […]

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West Columbia streets blocked as crews prepare for Gervais Street Bridge Dinner

The Gervais Street Bridge Dinner is being held Sunday afternoon in West Columbia. Crews were busy Sunday preparing for the big event. Sunset Boulevard was blocked Al’s Upstairs and Bridgepoint Condominiums. Meeting Street was blocked at the Meeting Street – State Street intersection. Alexander Road at Black Rooster was blocked, too. The roads will be […]

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20 vendors signed up to be at the West Columbia Meeting Street Artisan Market, Saturday – See Parking Video

The City of West Columbia Meeting Street Artisan Market is open every Saturday, from 9:30 AM – 1:30 PM, at the Interactive Art Park, 425 Meeting Street, West Columbia. The market includes vendors selling original art, crafts, foods, and produce. Free parking is available in the Interactive Art Park, the City Parking Garage on Court […]

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West Columbia is most-romantic on Valentine’s Day

The occasion of Valentine’s Day generates lots of business in West Columbia. Dining and flowers are always a part of the tradition that marks the day. Valentine’s Day is Sunday (Feb. 14) and is widely considered the most romantic holiday of the year. It is a celebration of love. Children in the United States typically […]

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West Columbia is the place to get outside, even in winter

The Riverwalk has been described by Mayor Tem Miles as “the crown jewel of West Columbia.” That holds true in the winter, too. “The winter can be gray and rainy in South Carolina but when there is a day to get out and move around, the Riverwalk is the perfect place to go,” said Miles. […]

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