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Meeting Street Music Fest attracts 8,500, West Columbia businesses bask in all the visitors

The hot weather in West Columbia is beginning to subside, as the fall season gets closer. With better weather, more people are getting outside to enjoy it. No more was great outdoor weather more evident than the Meeting Street Music Fest. It was held last Saturday and the event attracted a large crowd. “We estimate the attendance to […]

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West Columbia restaurants provide perfect Valentines setting, and get unique gifts at the Meeting Street Artisan Market

Valentine’s Day is Tuesday, Feb. 14.  If you want the most-romantic Valentine’s evening, West Columbia has the restaurant venue for you. It also has the place to get that perfect and unique and handmade Valentines Day gift, too.   The West Columbia Meeting Street Artisan Market will be open in the Interactive Art Park Pavilion, 425 […]

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A Most Magnificent Mile – Take a Summer Day Trip to West Columbia’s Beautiful and Natural Riverwalk

Are you looking for a unique summer day trip? West Columbia’s  Riverwalk may be the perfect destination for you. It provides a wonderful and educational record of the development of the area. Riverwalk is a wooded trail that runs parallel to the ancient flowing waters of the Congaree River. Riverwalk is something of a museum […]

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Music, shopping, dining – Everything you need for a great weekend in West Columbia

Are you looking for a fun weekend? There are a plethora of opportunities to enjoy in West Columbia’s River District, beginning with your Saturday morning. This Saturday, until Aug. 6, the Meeting Street Artisan Market will be open from 9:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. Beginning Aug. 6, the Meeting Street Artisan Market will have NEW HOURS, […]

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Art on State is an opportunity for West Columbia restaurants and businesses to shine

West Columbia businesses have come to love Art on State. The City of West Columbia will present the 6th Annual Art on State from 5:30 p.m. until 9:30 p.m. Friday (May 13) in the 100-200 Blocks of State Street, West Columbia.Artists will be painting live in the street, so it’s a great opportunity to see […]

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Kinetic Derby Day planners anticipate “best ever” with new attractions, including Ferris wheel and food trucks

West Columbia’s Third Kinetic Derby Day is from 10 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. on April 23. It’s back after a two-year hiatus because of COVID. “We expect it to be better and bigger than ever this year,” said Kelli  Ricard, Events Manager for the City of West Columbia.  Anna Huffman, West Columbia’s Communications and Technology Director said she is […]

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Cafe Strudel closing Monday, Jan. 10, for maintenance and repairs

Cafe Strudel at 300 State St. is one of the most-popular restaurants in West Columbia. It will close Monday (Jan. 10) “to tackle needed maintenance and repairs in a restaurant that’s open 7 days a week,” according to a FaceBook post.The post says 2022 is Cafe Strudel’s 25th year and there is never a “good” […]

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West Columbia merchants ready for Small Business Saturday and the holiday shopping season

Get ready for Small Business Saturday in West Columbia and the onslaught of the holiday shopping season.  Small Business Saturday encourages consumers to shop in your community and support local businesses. Small Business Saturday is this Saturday and it’s now the holiday shopping season. There are lots of West Columbia stores that are ready for […]

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