City of West Columbia

Art on State draws large crowd, businesses packed Friday evening

Music filled the air and the smell of food cooking was abundant Friday evening.  It’s been a while since so many people packed the first block of State Street in West Columbia. The City of West Columbia sanctioned Art on State, in conjunction with the May State Street Art Crawl. The business community expressed satisfaction with the event.  […]

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Former Jackson’s Southern Kitchen to be new restaurant, retail space coming beside it

The former Jackson’s Southern Kitchen at 1213 Sunset Blvd. in West Columbia is being remodeled. Julian Wilson of Wilson Kilber commercial real estate developers said a new restaurant will occupy the space. Wilson said he was not ready to disclose the name yet, but the property will be the site of a new restaurant. It […]

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Art on State; big social event starts at 5 p.m. Friday – Artisan Market open too

The City of West Columbia invites you to Art on State, in conjunction with the May State Street Art Crawl, on the 100 Block of State Street, on Friday, May 7, from 5 p.m. – 10 p.m.. The event features live music by The Reggie Sullivan Band and Prettier Than Matt featuring Charles Riley & […]

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New business permits spike in West Columbia, existing business booming

The request for new business licenses in West Columbia is at a high level, while some existing businesses are busier than ever. In all of 2020, the City of West Columbia issued 154 new business licenses, according to information provided by Ellen Ravenell, West Columbia business license official. In the first quarter of 2021 – […]

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City of West Columbia wins 2021 Award of Excellence from the SC Community Development Association

The City of West Columbia has won the 2021 Award of Excellence from the South Carolina Community Development Association. West Columbia City Administrator Brian Carter announced the winning of the award at the City Council meeting, Tuesday. West Columbia Grant Writer Tara Greenwood and Economic Development Director BJ Unthank presented information regarding West Columbia’s growth […]

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West Columbia City Council celebrates Teacher Appreciation Week

The West Columbia City Council recognized Teacher Appreciation Week at its regular meeting, Tuesday. The recognition was to thank past and present teachers for their service. West Columbia Councilwoman Casey Hallman and Councilman Mickey Pringle (both professional educators) stood with Mayor Pro-Tem Jimmy Brooks to receive the proclamation, Tuesday.

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West Columbia designated as a Purple Heart City by City Council

The City of West Columbia was designated as a Purple Heart City, at the West Columbia City Council meeting, Tuesday. Several distinguished veterans (pictured) were at the council meeting to commemorate the designation. A Purple Heart City sign will be placed on the corner of 12th Street and Jarvis Klapman.

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West Columbia Road closures set for Sunday for the Gervais Street Bridge Dinner – See parking map

The Gervais Street Bridge will be closed to driver traffic beginning Sunday, May 2, at 9 a.m., until midnight for the Gervais Street Bridge Dinner. The intersections will be blocked heading East towards Columbia on Sunset Boulevard, Alexander Road, and Meeting Street. Please use alternate routes such as Jarvis Klapman Boulevard. Public parking options for […]

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