Anna Huffman City of West Columbia Communications Director

Tubing, Kinetic Derby Day giant slide, and a shower area at Riverwalk highlight West Columbia spring

Are you ready to get outside and enjoy the spring? If so, West Columbia is the place to be.  Palmetto Outdoor tubing trips down the Congaree River begin in mid-April. Kinetic Derby Day, with a giant slide, is April 22. And a new shower and restroom at Riverwalk Park is scheduled to be open before May. Those […]

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West Columbia Police Department Crisis Negotiation Team safely talks man down from transmission tower

From Anna Huffman – City of West Columbia Communications – The West Columbia Police Department Crisis Negotiation Team safely talked Michael Moore, a 59-year-old man, down from a transmission tower around 6:30 PM, on Thursday, at the intersection of Charleston Highway, Airport Boulevard, and Williams Street in West Columbia. The incident developed after the WCPD […]

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15 business professionals graduate from Cayce-West Columbia Chamber’s leadership program

The Greater Cayce-West Columbia Chamber of Commerce hosted an eight week leadership program 15 local business professionals professionals who dedicated their time to educate themselves on our community, and gain vital leadership skills.. The program had eight leaders in various disciplines, teaching the eight topics ranging from cyber security to maximizing social media effectivness. On […]

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Portion of West Columbia Riverwalk Closed Due to Flooding

The portion of the West Columbia Riverwalk from the Moffatt Street Entrance, 100 Riverside Drive, West Columbia, to the West Columbia Amphitheater is temporarily closed due to flooding.

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West Columbia Riverwalk temporarily closed due to flooding

The The West Columbia Riverwalk is temporarily closed to the public due to flooding.

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City of West Columbia Closings Due to Weather, Holidays, and Sanitation Schedule Information

Below is a listing of City of West Columbia closings due to weather and the holidays.  City Parks Friday, December 23, 2022: All City parks will be closed due to wind, except for Carraway Park. Carraway Park will remain open unless there is a presence of ice in the park. Saturday, December 24, 2022: The […]

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Fall Back Fest draws large crowd to State Street, West Columbia

Artist created murals on the street and Prettier Than Matt played in the background. The Sixth Annual Fall Back Fest drew a large crowd to State Street in West Columbia Friday evening. The Meeting Street Artisan Market was open and the shops and restaurants opened their doors to evening browsers. Fall Back Fest is held […]

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First edition of 2nd Thursday Meeting Street Artisan Market is 4-8 p.m. Thursday

The City of West Columbia’s first edition of the new 2nd Thursday Meeting Street Artisan Market begins this Thursday, August 11, from 4 PM – 8 PM. In addition to almost 30 vendors, there will be face painting by Emerald Artistry and live art demonstrations throughout the year. Bring the family and support local makers.  […]

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