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West Columbia Tree Lighting ceremony on Friday, Dec. 2 – Parade of Lights is Dec. 10

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas and the annual West Columbia Tree Lighting  is a seasonal tradition that enhances the spirit. West Columbia’s 18th Annual Christmas Tree Lighting is at 6:30 p.m. Friday (Dec. 2) 2022, at the West Columbia City Hall, 200 N. 12th Street, West Columbia. Pastor Dow Welsh of Holland […]

Black Rooster Owner Kristian Niemi receives Lifetime Achievement Award, inducted into Hall of Fame

Kristian Niemi, owner of Black Rooster in West Columbia’s Brookland development, has been chosen for the Lifetime Achievement Award by the SC Restaurant and Lodging Association. He was also inducted into the Columbia Restaurant Hall of Fame at the annual Columbia Restaurant Hall of Fame and Benefit Dinner on Nov. 21 at the Columbia Metropolitan […]

With awesome skyline views, West Columbia is a favorite for Valentine’s Date dining

Valentine’s Day is Monday (Feb. 14) and some will begin to commemorate the occasion this weekend.Three of the most-famous views of the city skyline are from West Columbia fine dining restaurants. “We will be busy all this weekend with Valentine’s diners,” said Mike Davis, expert chef and owner of Terra at 100 State Street in […]

New West Columbia New Year’s Eve event on the river, restaurants open too

Be it a romantic New Year’s Eve dinner date or the traditional Jan. 1, dish linked to prosperity, West Columbia has a destination for you. And there is also something new this year. The West Columbia non-profit Carolina Together is presenting New Year’s Eve on the River near the West Columbia Riverwalk. Enjoy a New […]

Fall Back Fest features music, food, live art, shops, Artisan Market on State, Nov. 5

 The City of West Columbia invites you to the 5th Annual Fall Back Fest on the 100 Block of State Street, West Columbia, SC, Friday, November 5, 2021, from 5:30 PM – 9:30 PM. The Meeting Street Artisan Market will be open for a special night edition to kick off the holiday shopping season. Businesses […]

Black Rooster Owner Kristian Niemi receives Appearance Award from West Columbia Beautification Foundation

Black Rooster Owner Kristian Niemi received the Quarterly Appearance Award from West Columbia Beautification Foundation Chairwoman Kathy Whetzel and Vice-Chairwoman Lainie Lewis. Niemi received the award Tuesday at the September West Columbia City Council Meeting. Council thanked Mr. Niemi for his wonderful restaurant addition in the Brookland Development and for his contribution of his culinary […]

Phase I of St. Anns Alley has sold, update on West Columbia urban neighborhood

From Grant Jackson, GrantJax Communications – Looking to own a home in a walkable, urban neighborhood with proximity to great restaurants, entertainment, shopping, outdoor recreation and community activities? Spring Street Partners announce Phase II of St Anns Alley (www.stannsalley.com), an in-town community of quality, single-family homes bounded by Center, Spring, Herman and Augusta streets in […]

West Columbia streets blocked as crews prepare for Gervais Street Bridge Dinner

The Gervais Street Bridge Dinner is being held Sunday afternoon in West Columbia. Crews were busy Sunday preparing for the big event. Sunset Boulevard was blocked Al’s Upstairs and Bridgepoint Condominiums. Meeting Street was blocked at the Meeting Street – State Street intersection. Alexander Road at Black Rooster was blocked, too. The roads will be […]