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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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Did Parade Day and Cayce-West Columbia Parade of Lights attract the largest crowd ever?

Sen. Nikki Setzler was the Grand Marshal for the Cayce-West Columbia Parade of Lights, Saturday. He was impressed with what he saw. “I thought it was a tremendous crowd and that everyone was in a holiday spirit,” Setzler said. “It was a reflection of the incredible community we live in.” West Columbia Mayor Tem Miles […]

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West Columbia fall: Rhythm on the River, Gamecock football, Halloween horrors, Another Broken Egg, new Attic Lounge and D’s Wings

Rhythm on the River begins Friday, Gamecock football is Saturday, Boo at the Zoo coming soon, and the Fall Back Fest is Nov. 3. There is so much to do in West Columbia at this time of the year.  And Another Broken Egg and the Attic Lounge have just opened on State Street, while Ds […]

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Summertime in West Columbia is the time to cook-out and enjoy time with your family

Summertime and cooking out go together, especially in West Columbia. The origins of American barbecue date back to colonial times. US President George Washington mentions attending a “barbicue” in Alexandria, Va., in 1769. The people of the American South love to cook out over an open fire or on a grill.  The Cafaro Family of West […]

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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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West Columbia Taste on the River is June 13 – See the list of restaurants participating and order your tickets

Anna Huffman, City of West Columbia – The highly anticipated 7th Annual Taste on the River event is set to bring together the finest restaurants from the Midlands region on Tuesday, June 13, from 5:30 – 9 PM. Hosted at the scenic Stone River venue located at 121 Alexander Road, West Columbia, the event promises […]

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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 […]

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Shop West Columbia on Small Business Saturday, this Saturday, Nov. 26

Small Business is the backbone of the West Columbia economy. Small Business Saturday is this Saturday, Nov. 26 in advance of the holiday shopping season. And West Columbia is ready for it.Small Business Saturday encourages consumers to shop in the local community and support local businesses. Clothing shops, restaurants and service providers are looking forward […]

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