City of West Columbia
West Columbia City Council voted to declare May 4th as Coach Dawn Staley Day in the City of West Columbia. Staley is the coach of the University of South Carolina Women’s Basketball team that won the NCAA National Championship in April. The coach is a West Columbia resident. Staley attended the West Columbia city Council […]
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It was a beautiful evening on the Congaree River. A full Riverwalk Amphitheater lost themselves in the Carolina Beach Music presented by The Sensational Epics. There have been very few of the Rhythm on the River concerts since 2019. The concerts are from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. at the West Columbia Riverwalk Amphitheater for […]
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Former West Columbia City Councilman Boyd Jones has died. “He died in a car accident,” said Rev. Kenneth Taylor of Turner Memorial AME Church. Boyd was a member of Turner Memorial. Taylor said the accident occurred on Sumter Highway (US 378) in Richland County. Boyd represented District 5 on council. His last term ended in […]
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Rhythm on the River , presented by the Greater Cayce-West Columbia Chamber of Commerce, is back. The concerts are from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. at the West Columbia Riverwalk Park and Amphitheater. Bring a chair, bring a blanket, or you can find a seat in the Amphitheater as the soothing flow of the Congaree […]
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The crowd lining Meeting Street in West Columbia Saturday came from all over. Under a clear, blue sky, they were there to see the races and take in all the other attractions, demonstrations and exhibits of the third Kinetic Derby Day soapbox. This year was the first Kinetic Derby Day in three years after a […]
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On Saturday, April 23, the streets of West Columbia will be filled with art, soapbox racing, and an obstacle course with thousands of people gathering together for West Columbia’s 3rd Annual Kinetic Derby Day. The event spurs creative thinking, competition, and family fun as teams come together to build unusual vehicles and awe-inspiring art installations. The […]
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West Columbia’s Savage Craft Ale Works celebrated its first year in business, Saturday. The micro-brewery opened to a large crowd at 430 Center St. in late January 2021. The business has thrived despite the spectre of COVID. Savage Craft is housed in the renovated old Brookland City Hall and Fire Station building. The structure was […]
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The City of West Columbia Meeting Street Artisan Market is cancelled this Saturday, January 29, 2022, due to inclement weather. Shop with the vendors next Saturday, from 9:30 AM – 1:30 PM, at the Interactive Art Park, 425 Meeting Street, West Columbia. The market includes vendors selling original art, crafts, foods, and produce. Free parking […]
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