City of West Columbia

More info for Saturday’s Kinetic Derby Day – from food trucks and Meeting Street Artisan Market vendors to chalk artists, and giant slide

West Columbia’s Kinetic Derby Day, featuring iMAGINE STEAM Festival, is this Saturday, April 22, 2023. Below is everything an attendee needs to know to enjoy an action-packed day in the City of West Columbia’s River District. Schedule of Events 10 AM – 80s Themed Kinetic Sculpture Parade kicks off at Brookland UMC and heads toward […]

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Success of West Columbia’s Meeting Street Artisan Market in line with city’s growth plan

West Columbia’s Meeting Street Artisan Market opened at 425 Meeting Street in September of 2019. Since it opened it has drawn thousands to browse the many unique items that are offered at the market every Saturday from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. And Since August there has been a nighttime version of the Meeting Street […]

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Anticipation is High for Sponsors and Participants of Kinetic Derby Day on April 22 – REGISTER NOW!

The 4th Annual Kinetic Derby Day is just around the corner, on Saturday, April 22. The streets of West Columbia will be filled with thousands of people coming together at State and Meeting. It attracts the very young and the seasoned members of our community, along with everyone in between. The event features art, soapbox racing, a parade, and an obstacle course and […]

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Lexington Medical Center and USC will break ground on new West Columbia facility to train nurses, Tuesday

Lexington Medical Center and the University of South Carolina will break ground next week on a new building to train nurses on the hospital campus in West Columbia. The groundbreaking ceremony will take place at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2023, according to a news release. This project will grow a public-private partnership between the university’s College of […]

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Portion of West Columbia Riverwalk Closed Due to Flooding

The portion of the West Columbia Riverwalk from the Moffatt Street Entrance, 100 Riverside Drive, West Columbia, to the West Columbia Amphitheater is temporarily closed due to flooding.

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City of West Columbia recognizes employees for years of service

The West Columbia City Council City recognized employees for their years of service at Tuesday’s council meeting. they are pictured with West Columbia Mayor Pro-Tem, Trevor Bedell. 5 years years of serviceMichael Green Council- Erin Porter Council – Randy Davis Codes – Michelle Haynes Finance – Crystal Parker City Clerk- Jolie Perkins Finance – Tyler […]

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McAlister-Smith Funeral home conducts its first service after opening on State Street in West Columbia at the former Thompson Funeral Home location

McAlister-Smith Funeral and Cremation is open at the historic West Columbia location of 200 State Street. It’s the former site of Thompson Funeral Home that operated there for years. Just four days after opening last week, the new operators conducted their first service for a family of Mt. Hebron United Methodist Church. McAlister-Smith Funeral and […]

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Pre-register for Bark West – West Columbia’s members only dog park opening soon

The new dog park in West Columbia is opening soon on Augusta Road. Bark West is the newest totally pawsome park in West Columbia. It’s a members-only, unleashed park with designated small and large dog areas. Join in the fun and become a member today. Pre-registration is now open at westcolumbiasc.gov/dogpark

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