City administrator Brian Carter
More than 50 volunteers showed up for West Columbia’s City Wide Litter Pick Up, Saturday. On hand were: Mayor Tem Miles and his family; Councilman Joseph Dickey; Councilman Mickey Pringle and his family; Councilman Mike Green; City Administrator Brian Carter and his son; and many city staff. The group picked up almost two tons of […]
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West Columbia City Council unanimously passed the redistricting map after a public hearing and the second reading at the Special Council Meeting on Wednesday. After receiving and reviewing data from the 2020 US Census, the City of West Columbia reviewed district boundaries to balance the number of residents between West Columbia Council Districts. The new district […]
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West Columbia City Council passed first reading of the city’s 2022-2023 budget, Tuesday. There was some opposition to a tax increase that is included in the $21 million budget.Council members Jimmy Brooks, Mike Green and Erin Porter voted against the budget.Green said we are headed toward a recession. He also cited record-high gas prices ($4.59-a-gallon […]
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Have you noticed some improvements to the streets in West Columbia recently?City Administrator Brian Carter issued a Mid-Year Report of the progress of the city’s redevelopment plan to West Columbia City Council, Tuesday. “We’ve added crosswalks,” Carter said, to enhance pedestrian safety. He noted that pedestrian crosswalks have been installed at Leaphart and Meeting streets, […]
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Michelle Moody Dickerson, West Columbia Deputy Administrator, was named as one of the 2021 Columbia Women of Influence earlier this year. Tuesday, Michelle was recognized at a reception at the DoubleTree by Hilton. West Columbia City Councilman Joseph Dickey toasted Michelle at the event. She is recognized for her devotion to the city and her […]
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Marion Boyce was named as the new West Columbia Police Chief in early September.Boyce, who replaced the retiring Chief Dennis Tyndall, outlined his plans at the Greater Cayce West Columbia Chamber Breakfast Tuesday. It was held at Stone River in West Columbia. “I’ll pick up the ball and run with it,” said Boyce, who has […]
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The City of West Columbia issued a statement, Thursday regarding the impact of COVID on city services. In this everchanging environment, we continue to serve the residents and businesses of the City of West Columbia and their needs. With the resurgence of the COVID-19 Delta variant, we acknowledge the potential impact on staffing in city […]
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Anna Huffman – West Columbia Public Information Officer – After 37 years of dedicated service to the West Columbia Police Department, Chief Dennis Tyndall is announcing his retirement. Chief Tyndall will remain with the Police Department during the search for the next Police Chief. Chief Tyndall began his career with the City of West Columbia […]
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