Carraway Children's Park at the Riverwalk
West Columbia parks are being inundated with visitors as the weather gets warm. From runners and children to parents and fishermen, the parks are alive with activity. “We are seeing more traffic at the city parks as the weather gets warmer,” said Jamie Hook, City of West Columbia Public Works Director. He was at Riverwalk Park, […]
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The City of West Columbia parks will close on Friday, January 21, 2022, at 1 PM, due to inclement weather conditions. They will reopen when weather conditions improve. The parks included are West Columbia’s Riverwalk Park and Amphitheater and Carraway Park at the Riverwalk. For up to date information on City of West Columbia road […]
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The City of West Columbia parks are closed due to inclement weather conditions. The announcement was made via press release after 6 p.m. Saturday. Icy rain and high winds are forecast for the area overnight into Sunday morning.
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The City of West Columbia is hosting the 17th Annual Christmas Tree Lighting on Friday, December 3, at 6:30 PM, at West Columbia City Hall, 200 N. 12th Street, West Columbia. Each year, West Columbia area elementary schools hold a “What Christmas Means to Me” contest. The essay winners from each school are recognized at […]
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The City of West Columbia has a new mailbox! Santa’s Mailbox is located at Carraway Park, 212 Hudson Street, West Columbia, South Carolina, 29169. Children can drop their letters to Santa in the special mailbox from November 22 – December 15, for a response by Christmas. The mailbox will accept letters through December 24, however, […]
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July is National Picnic Month. There’s something about the warm summertime that makes you want to get out of the house and eat outdoors. Picnic month is easy to celebrate. Just get outside and enjoy all the wonderful sights and smells. Get your family and friends together at your favorite park and bring your favorite […]
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The City of West Columbia was recently awarded the 2021 South Carolina Community Development Association (SCCDA) Award of Excellence for the River District Redevelopment Project. The SCCDA award is given annually to quality community development projects and outstanding individuals in community development. The project must have significantly improved the community and served as a catalyst […]
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With the establishment of so many new, high-profile businesses, West Columbia is drawing a lot of attention. “We’re the hotspot now,” said Jim Oaken, who has owned State Street Pub for 18 years. “West Columbia is the place to be.” Oaken said he has seen his volume of clientele increase since the Brookland development was […]
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