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REMINDER – Rhythm on the River is Saturday, Pop-Up Bands at several venues – See the schedule

The Rhythm on the River Concert Series will be played on the Savage Craft Ale Works at 430 Center Street and there will be five Pop UP Band concerts at Black Rooster; Chayz Lounge; WECO Bottle and Biergartin; D’s Wings; and Ikie Lu Record Club. Below is the Rhythm on the River and Pop-Up Bands […]

West Columbia Shines a Spotlight on Black-Owned Businesses Making an Impact

This month, West Columbia proudly celebrates the thriving Black-owned businesses that contribute to the city’s vibrancy and economic strength. While Black History Month originated in the United States to honor significant figures and milestones in African-American history, West Columbia shows ongoing support for its Black community and entrepreneurs year-round. On February 3rd, the City of […]

West Columbia florists and restaurants here to make mom feel special on Mother’s Day

Sunday, May 11, is Mother’s Day. It’s a day to honor the women in our lives. And West Columbia businesses are preparing to help make the day special. Sightler’s Florist and Marketplace at 716 Meeting Street in West Columbia is a floral and gift shop specializing in a variety of fresh flowers and creative gift […]

Chayz Lounge in West Columbia launches its “Lunch Break” on May 1

Chayz Lounge, at 607 Meeting St., in West Columbia, will begin serving lunch on May 1, from 11 AM until 2 PM. Elevated light fare will be served in a “relaxed, refined setting.” In a Facebook Post the new “open-for-lunch” opportunity at Chayz Lounge is billed as “ideal for professionals on a break, meeting with […]

Beat the winter weather in West Columbia with exercise, the zoo, or music and food

February temperatures in West Columbia have shown drastic movement. From lows in the teens to highs around 80 degrees. Despite the unpredictability, there are ways to navigate the weather. Hotworx opened at 114 State Street in West Columbia in December of 2023. It provides a way to stay active and it’s a great escape from the winter weather. At […]

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 […]

West Columbia’s Meeting Street Music Fest a joyful celebration to beat the band

The clouds parted early and the 2nd Annual Meeting Street Music Fest commenced under beautiful blue skies, Saturday. Anna Huffman, West Columbia Director of Communications, was all smiles as the crowd grew throughout the day and the Gamecocks whipped Kentucky. Fans watched college football in the TV tents. Kelli Ricard, Director of Events & Publications […]

Reminder and Guide to West Columbia’s Meeting Street Music Fest, Friday, and Saturday, Sept. 6-7

The 2nd Annual Meeting Street Music Fest begins this Friday evening (Sept. 6) and extends into Saturday (Sept. 7) in West Columbia. The times for the Meeting Street Music Fest on Friday are from 6 PM until 9 PM  at the West Columbia Riverwalk Amphitheater for the Waterfront Warm-Up. On Saturday the music starts at 3 p.m. and there […]