Anna Huffman City of West Columbia Communications Director

Kinetic Derby Day featuring iMAGINE: West Columbia’s Ultimate Celebration of Racing, Creativity, and STEAM – Register to Race and Explore Sponsorship Opportunities

The City of West Columbia is gearing up for Kinetic Derby Day featuring iMAGINE on April 20, 2024, from 10:30 AM to 3:30 PM. The Kinetic Sculpture Parade leads the way, followed by soapbox and obstacle course racing. State Street transforms into the iMAGINE STEAM Festival, fostering creativity. The day includes competition and fun for […]

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What has happened in West Columbia in the last year and what is coming in 2024?

January provides a good opportunity to see what has happened in the year that just ended and a chance to see what you can look forward to in the new year.  At a Special West Columbia City Council meeting on Dec. 18, West Columbia City Administrator Brian Carter and City Staff presented a year-end report – […]

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Which West Columbia restaurants are open on Christmas Day and City Hall Christmas closings with link to sanitation schedule

Christmas is celebrated worldwide on December 25. The first Christmas was in Rome in 336 A.D. during the reign of the Emperor Constantine. Christmas customs include exchanging gifts, decorating Christmas trees, attending church, and children anticipating a visit from Santa Claus. Christmas Day has been a federal holiday in the United States since 1870. West […]

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West Columbia Winter: Tips to ensure your home is safe for Christmas and energy efficient, too

The official first day of winter is Dec. 21. It is called the Winter Solstice. It is the day of the year with the least amount of sunlight.  With the onslaught of winter, West Columbia Fire Chief Marquis Solomon said it is a good idea to take precautions to make sure your home is safe.Below […]

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Register to Race on Kinetic Derby Day featuring iMAGINE: West Columbia’s Ultimate Celebration of Racing, Creativity, and STEAM – Explore Sponsorship Opportunities

The City of West Columbia is gearing up for Kinetic Derby Day featuring iMAGINE on April 20, 2024, from 10:30 AM to 3:30 PM. The Kinetic Sculpture Parade leads the way, followed by soapbox and obstacle course racing. State Street transforms into the iMAGINE STEAM Festival, fostering creativity. The day includes competition and fun for […]

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City of West Columbia Receives Highest Recognition for Financial Reporting for 32nd Year

For the 32nd consecutive year, the City of West Columbia has been awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) for its comprehensive annual financial report. The Certificate of Achievement is the highest form of recognition in the area of governmental […]

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City of West Columbia announces Saturday road closures for C-WC Chamber Parade of Lights

The CWC Chamber Parade of Lights is at 5:30 p.m. Saturday (Dec. 9.) In preparation for the Parade of Lights, the following roads and intersections will be closed at the following times (see map below) Saturday, December 9, at 11 AM 12th Street from G Ave to H Ave Saturday, December 9, at 5 PM […]

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West Columbia businesses reporting strong Christmas sales, offering unique gift ideas 

The City of West Columbia illuminated its Christmas tree last Friday and City Hall is adorned with lights. And from Triangle City to the WECO River District, West Columbia’s retail businesses are booming in the holiday season. Also, from noon until 4 p.m. on Parade Day (Saturday, Dec. 9) the Greater Cayce-West Columbia Chamber of Commerce will […]

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