City of West Columbia

Rehabilitation of an old West Columbia home in The River District

Revitalization can come one house at a time. The residential property at 770 Augusta St. in West Columbia was built in 1950. As revitalization comes to The River District, on the Avenues, of West Columbia, the house is getting an update. Carla Harman and her daughter Taryn Shekitka bought the 2,000-sq-ft. house with the help […]

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City of West Columbia wins statewide award for reducing safety risks – Holds luncheon for employees

The City of West Columbia received the 2020 South Carolina Municipal Insurance Trust Risk Management Award.To celebrate, the city’s more than 150 employees were treated to a luncheon, Wednesday. West Columbia got the award because its employees have succeeded in reducing the frequency and severity of losses due to accidents. Each city department has a […]

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City of West Columbia distributes info on how to proceed at Sunset Boulevard Crosswalk at Capitol Square

The City of West Columbia has installed signs to help drivers know what to do at the HAWK traffic signal, on Sunset Boulevard, at Capitol Square. Some drivers have reported they are unsure of how to proceed when the lights are flashing red. Drivers should treat the flashing signal as a stop sign and proceed […]

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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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