Anna Huffman City of West Columbia Public Relations Director

City of West Columbia postponing its August Council Meeting, revised sanitation schedule released, along with road closings link

Due to inclement weather, the following closures and schedule changes have been made: City Hall will close at 2 PM on Tuesday, August 6, 2024. The City of West Columbia is postponing the August Joint Public Hearing and Regular Council Meeting until August 19, 2024. City parks remain closed, and the City will notify the […]

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Race, Build, and Explore STEAM at Kinetic Derby Day on April 20, – See Award-Winning KDD video

The City of West Columbia is gearing up for the award-winning 5th Annual Kinetic Derby Day featuring iMAGINE on April 20, from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., on State and Meeting Streets, in West Columbia. The Kinetic Sculpture Parade kicks off the day and will feature participants dressed to represent their favorite cartoon characters (this […]

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City of West Columbia employees recognized for years of service

City of West Columbia employees were recognized for years of service at the city council meeting, Tuesday. Pictured with West Columbia Pro-Tem Mickey Pringle (who received his 5-year pin) the employees recognized, with a list of all names, is included below: (Photos by Anna Huffman- Public Relations Director)

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City Administrator Brian Carter talks about the positive changes that have occurred in the City of West Columbia

In January of 2017, ground was broken on West Columbia’s multi-million-dollar Brookland development. It marked the first big project in West Columbia after Brian Carter was named city administrator. Carter began his career as a City of West Columbia Police officer in 1998. Since he has obtained an undergraduate degree in Business Administration and a […]

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West Columbia businesses rave after successful Fall Back Fest, Tree Lighting Ceremony Dec. 1, on the City Hall lawn

Last Friday’s Fall Back Fest drew a large crown and rave reviews from business owners. “It was a very successful night for us,” said Rob Shaw, owner of Rob Shaw Gallery and Framing at 324 State St. The City of West Columbia’s 7th Annual Fall Back Fest was conducted in the 100 Block of State […]

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Santa’s Mailbox is Back at West Columbia’s Carraway Park and West Columbia’s 19th Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Information

Santa’s Mailbox is back in the City of West Columbia! Santa’s Mailbox is located at Carraway Park, 212 Hudson Street, West Columbia. Children can bring their letters or use the provided postcards at the Santa Post Office and drop them in Santa’s mailbox. Santa’s mailbox accepts letters from November 6 – December 13, 2023, for […]

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West Columbia Police Chief Marion Boyce Gives Safety Recommendations for Halloween – See a list of Trunk-or-Treat events

Halloween is Tuesday, Oct. 31. And while kids are anticipating treats, they should also be cautious, said West Columbia Police Chief Marion Boyce. In addition to all of the door-to-door candy collecting on Halloween night, there are several Trunk or Treat events beforehand in West Columbia. (See list below)   There are lots of kids out […]

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Meeting Street Music Fest is a huge success for the City of West Columbia, large crowd comes from all around to mingle and groove

It was a convergence of music, with bands playing on stages set up in the streets, And the people came out.  The City of West Columbia’s first-ever Meeting Street Music Fest, took place Saturday in the 500-to-700 Blocks of Meeting Street, in West Columbia. The City of West Columbia sponsored the free event featuring six bands, […]

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