Anna Huffman City of West Columbia Communications Director

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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Greater Cayce-West Columbia Chamber sponsors ribbon-cutting at the new West Columbia Planet Fitness

The Greater Cayce-West Columbia Chamber of Commerce sponsored a ribbon-cutting at the new West Columbia Planet Fitness at 2410 Augusta Road in the Danwood Shopping Center, Thursday. West Columbia Mayor Tem Miles was on hand for the event. He welcomed the new business and all of the staff members who have been hired. Chamber President […]

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Update on West Columbia citywide improvements, and there’s more to come

The first of July marks the beginning of the Fiscal-Year 2024-25. It’s a good time to take a look at the projects that are moving forward in West Columbia and to review the things that have been accomplished.  West Columbia City Administrator Brian Carter explained the motivation behind upgrades the city is implementing.  “We want […]

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From local art to fresh produce, vendors love West Columbia’s Meeting Street Artisan Market’s Thursday evening hours

The summer hours for the West Columbia Meeting Street Artisan Market are from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Thursdays. The market is at 425 Meeting Street, adjacent to the West Columbia Interactive Art Park. D’s Wings and Savage Craft Ale Works are also close-by.  Meeting Street Artisan Market  vendors like the vibe of the […]

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