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SC State Farmers Market in West Columbia provides access to fresh SC Certified produce

The South Carolina State Farmers Market is at 3483 Charleston Hwy, West Columbia.  At the farmers market you can buy Certified SC products. When you get Certified SC products, not only are you supporting local farms and farmers, you’re purchasing goods that are fresher, tastier and healthier. There’s an amazing variety, all grown, harvested, raised, and made […]

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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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Taste on the River and Silent Auction, featuring 13 GREAT restaurants, with proceeds going to the West Columbia Beautification Foundation, is Tuesday June 11 – Get your tickets now

The 8th Annual West Columbia Beautification Foundation Taste on the River, and the silent auction, is  from 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m., Tuesday, June 11, at Stone River in West Columbia.  “When you buy a ticket to Taste on the River, you’re helping to beautify West Columba,” said Kathy Whetzel, who chairs the West Columbia Beautification Foundation. And there’s more.  “It’s […]

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WECO “Love Local” movement excited about Friday’s Art on State, and Rhythm on the River concerts, May 18 – See promotional video

Click here to see promotional video West Columbia’s 6th Annual Art on State is from 5:30-until-9:30 p.m. on Friday May 10. Presented on State Street by the City of West Columbia, Art on State offers a beautiful view of the city skyline. It also features live music, food and drinks. Artists are on hand to […]

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West Columbia restaurants incorporate local produce into menus for tasty spring season touch

The growing season is upon us and that means some differences at some West Columbia restaurants. Expanded menus and the availability of more produce means spring is a good time of the year to go out and dine.  Terra at 100 State St., West Columbia, is a chef-driven neighborhood bistro focused on highlighting the beauty […]

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With spring weather in West Columbia, enjoy outdoor dining at a local restaurant – And the CWC Cares Foundation Riverwalk Rabbit Run 5K is Saturday

Temperatures are beginning to rise in West Columbia as spring is upon us. The forecast for this weekend includes sunny skies and 80 degrees. With warmer weather, there is the opportunity to visit some West Columbia restaurants and sit outside and enjoy the fresh air. Savage Craft Ale Works at 430 Center Street is in […]

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West Columbia restaurants plan for Valentine’s week – Pamper your Valentine with a visit to the spa

Valentine’s Day is Wednesday (Feb. 14.) If you’re looking for a great gift to pamper your Valentine, Spa 131 offers an experience to enhance your mind, body, and spirit. The elegant spa at 131 State Street   is owned by Marci Ruffin Delaney. She said a gift certificate to Spa 131 is an excellent way to show your […]

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Sold-Out crowd shows for West Columbia Beautification Foundation’s Taste on the River – See photos

By the time it began, the Seventh Annual West Columbia Beautification Foundation’s Taste on the River was sold out. Masses packed the Stone River complex on the Congaree River to see the inventive and delicious food creations that were offered by the area’s highest-quality and most-popular restaurants and chefs.  Kathy Whetzel chairs the Board of the West […]

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