City of West Columbia

Summer Camp opportunities abound in West Columbia

The Lexington Two school year ended last Friday and lots of West Columbia kids are looking for ways to spend their summer. There are many summer camp opportunities in West Columbia. East Point Academy is offering several camps this summer, from June until the end of July.“Our goal is to provide parents and students with […]

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City of West Columbia releases latest newsletter, featuring Mota Crosslinking Business Academy, Columbia Flag and Sign, and Messie’s Closet

The City of West Columbia has released its June-July Newsletter. It is the eleventh edition of the city’s newsletter. It includes a message from Mayor Tem Miles. There are also updates from all of West Columbia City Council members. The newsletter includes articles on Mota Crosslinking Business Academy, Columbia Flag and Sign, and Messie’s Closet. […]

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The Guignard Neighborhood Association holds its first post-COVID meeting

The Guignard Neighborhood Association held its first post-COVID meeting, Monday. It was at the Community Center on B Avenue in West Columbia. “It was so good to see everyone,” said West Columbia City Councilman David Moye. He said Monday’s meeting was mostly a chance to reconnect and see community members in person for the first […]

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City of West Columbia Awarded 2021 South Carolina Community Development Association Award of Excellence

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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Meeting Street Interiors featured in West Columbia Newsletter

Meeting Street Interiors is the epitome of elegance in home décor. The business is featured in the West Columbia Newsletter – Click here for link It has been at 614 Meeting St., West Columbia, since 1998.“We’ve seen it grow,” said Marion Scott, “a lot is happening in West Columbia.” Marion owns Meeting Street Interiors with […]

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New restaurant and supermarket rising from the ground in West Columbia

A new supermarket and restaurant are rising out of the ground between Jarvis Klapman Boulevard and US 1 in West Columbia. The site is across from Whetzel’s Automotive. It was announced in January that a grocery called the Supermarket Garibaldi and a Mexican cuisine restaurant would be built at the site across from the former […]

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West Columbia promotes city and businesses, displaying faces on banners in River District and Triangle City

From Anna Huffman – West Columbia Public Information – The City of West Columbia is embracing the individuals, entrepreneurs, and businesses encompassing the WeCo #HeadWest spirit! The Real Faces WeCo Places campaign can be found in the River District and Triangle City on the decorative pole banners. “I am so proud of the individuals being […]

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No tax increase in West Columbia’s 2021-22 budget

City Administrator Brian Carter told West Columbia City Council, Tuesday there will be no tax increase required to fund the City of West Columbia’s 2021-2022 budget. The city’s general fund budget is $18.3 million. The water and sewer budget is $19.9 million. No city employees will be added this year in the general fund budget […]

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