City of West Columbia

Crystal Bouknight named South Congaree Town Manager, leaving position as West Columbia City Clerk

Crystal Bouknight is leaving her position as West Columbia City Clerk to become South Congaree Town Manager. Bouknight will start her new job in South Congaree on Monday, June 9. “We’re thrilled to be bringing in Crystal as our new Town Manager,” said South Congaree Mayor Cindy Campbell. “Hiring her is a huge step forward […]

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Rhythm on the River attracts lots of out-of-town visitors to West Columbia – 2 more concerts this month

The first of three Rhythm on the River concerts took place last Saturday, and featured Gary Lowder and The Smokin’ Hots. The band drew a large crowd, much of which came from outside of West Columbia. There are two more concerts coming in the Spring. The free concerts, at the West Columbia Riverwalk, are sponsored […]

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City of West Columbia is making an estimated $15 million investment in upgrades in the New Brookland Mill Village area

The City of West Columbia is making an estimated $15 million investment in the New Brookland Mill Village area. Upgrades include water, stormwater, and roadway improvements. The project will replace aging water infrastructure, improve storm drainage, enhance travel routes, provide on-street parking, and enhance walkability throughout the area. These areas include: Riverwalk Circle along Alexander […]

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West Columbia Police receive 3,189 Calls-for-Service in April – See the police date

The West Columbia Police Department worked 93 vehicle collisions in April and 335 traffic citations. There were 26 DUI Arrests and 6 vehicle break-ins. Click here for WCPD Facebook Page

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Good crowd turns out for Art on State on West Columbia’s State Street, Friday evening

The weather was perfect and the people responded to West Columbia’s Art on State, Friday night. The band Seven til Sunrise played first and High Society Band closed the evening, while artists painted on the street. There was food and fun all over the place.

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Art on State is Friday – Art, Music, and Local Charm, Get All The Details

The 7th Annual Art on State is Friday, May 9. Get ready for an unforgettable evening of art, music, and local charm at West Columbia’s 7th Annual Art on State! Join us on Friday, May 9, 2025, from 5:30 PM – 9:30 PM, along the 100-200 Blocks of State Street for a celebration of creativity […]

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Take pride in the West Side – City of West Columbia’s City-Wide Litter Pick-Day is this Saturday, May 3

Take pride in the West Side! The City of West Columbia’s City-Wide Litter Pick-Day is this Saturday, May 3. Volunteers will meet at City Hall, located at 200 N. 12th Street, West Columbia, at 9 AM and disperse to different areas of the city for litter pickup. Bring a team! Ask friends, co-workers, church, school, […]

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West Columbia’s Smart Online Portal for water meters launched, read about it in the April-May City of West Columbia Newsletter

The City of West Columbia’s April-May Newsletter is out. And one of the articles in the newsletter features the City’s new Smart Online Portal for water meters. Click here to see the new April-May Newsletter. Read about the new online water meter portal below: At the March 2025 West Columbia Special City Council Meeting, Justin […]

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