Anna Huffman City of West Columbia Communications Director

West Columbia’s Meeting Street Music Fest a joyful celebration to beat the band

The clouds parted early and the 2nd Annual Meeting Street Music Fest commenced under beautiful blue skies, Saturday. Anna Huffman, West Columbia Director of Communications, was all smiles as the crowd grew throughout the day and the Gamecocks whipped Kentucky. Fans watched college football in the TV tents. Kelli Ricard, Director of Events & Publications […]

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West Columbia streets make biking and walking a viable option, and more is coming

Is West Columbia a good destination for biking and walking? A Goals and Priorities report was presented by members of the City of West Columbia staff at the West Columbia City Council meeting on Tuesday. A portion of the report focused on West Columbia’s effort to make the city’s streets accessible and safe for biking […]

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Everything you need to know about the Meeting Street Music Fest THIS Weekend in West Columbia: Road Closures, Parking, What To Bring and More

The City of West Columbia’s Award-Winning 2nd Meeting Street Music Fest is this Friday and Saturday, September 6-7, 2024. This year’s festival features multiple genres of music, two days of FREE entertainment, dance lessons, and more. Click here to see the promotional video Road Closure (Map Attached) Meeting Street will be closed from 9th Street to State Street from 8:00 […]

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West Columbia City Council salutes Backhoe Rodeo winners

West Columbia City Council, at its meeting last week, recognized city staff members who participated in the WeCo Backhoe Rodeo. The following departments participated: Parks, Public Works, and Water/Sewer.At the Backhoe Rodeo heavy equipment operators compete to demonstrate accuracy and precision skills with the backhoe controls. Pictured from the Parks Department: David Kannaday, Josh Howell, […]

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Tubing, Music Fest, Zoo Splash Pad, and SC State Museum for summertime fun in West Columbia as Labor Day approaches

The end of August is fast approaching and Labor Day is Sept. 2, less than two weeks away. It is the time of the year that many get one more chance at that summertime activity before the thoughts turn to the fall season. And West Columbia  Meeting Street Music Fest is less than a week after […]

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City of West Columbia releases promotional video detailing the city’s music, shopping, food, activities and neighborhoods

At the West Columbia City Council meeting, Monday, Anna Huffman introduced a video that features many of the sites of West Columbia, including restaurants, its unique residential neighborhoods, shops and the scenic West Columbia Riverwalk and the Congaree River. The Video is narrated by Huffman who is the West Columbia Director of Public Relations and […]

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West Columbia City Council recognizes C-WC ‘O’Zone All Star baseball team for winning State Championship

The West Columbia City Council recognized Cayce-West Columbia Diamond Youth Baseball “O”Zone All-StarBaseball Team for winning the 2024 South Carolina Diamond Youth Baseball Division 2“O”Zone State Championship. The All-Star Baseball Team players are Lance Anfinson, Kolton Bolin, Parker Burge, Braydon Busbee, Logan Hildebrand, Baskins McCraw, Kameron Pringle, Bentley Ritchie, Chaston Smith, Ryan Watkins, and Logan […]

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Due to the threat of inclement weather from Hurricane Debby, the City of West Columbia will close all City parks

Due to the threat of inclement weather from Hurricane Debby, the City of West Columbia will close all City parks beginning Tuesday, August 6, 2024. The City will notify the public when the parks reopen. Parks Affected: B Avenue Ball Park Bark West Dog Park Carraway Park at the Riverwalk Douglas Reeves Community Park Fowler […]

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