City of West Columbia

July 4th fireworks in West Columbia from 9 a.m. until 11 p.m., Monday, only

The City of West Columbia Fireworks Ordinance allows for the discharging or shooting of fireworks on July 4th, Independence Day, between the hours of 9 AM and 11 PM ONLY. Please refrain from discharging fireworks at any other time. It is otherwise unlawful to shoot fireworks inside the City Limits. The West Columbia Police Department’s […]

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City of West Columbia addresses Riverside Water Treatment Facility taste and odor concerns

The City of West Columbia Riverside Water Treatment Facility is aware of concerns about a taste and odor in the drinking water. The water supply has been thoroughly tested and meets all SCDHEC standards. The water distributed by the Riverside Water Treatment Facility is safe to drink. The issue is aesthetic and not a water […]

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West Columbia’s proposed $21 million budget reflects increase in demand for city services

The City of West Columbia has released some details of its proposed 2023 budget. The total budget is $21,015,000. It includes a millage adjustment to local property taxes of 7.444 mills – which amounts to an increase of $2.48 a month for every $100,000 in assessed home valuation. According to information released by the City […]

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City of West Columbia continues to promote pedestrian and driver safety on Sunset Boulevard

 A HAWK traffic signal is located on Sunset Boulevard, at Capitol Square, 420 Sunset Boulevard, West Columbia. Drivers and pedestrians continue to report 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 when the roadway is clear of pedestrian […]

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May 4 proclaimed Dawn Staley Day in West Columbia

West Columbia City Council voted to declare May 4th as Coach Dawn Staley Day in the City of West Columbia. Staley is the coach of the University of South Carolina Women’s Basketball team that won the NCAA National Championship in April. The coach is a West Columbia resident. Staley attended the West Columbia city Council […]

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Rhythm on the River returns with a tribute to fallen officer Drew Barr

It was a beautiful evening on the Congaree River. A full Riverwalk Amphitheater lost themselves in the Carolina Beach Music presented by The Sensational Epics. There have been very few of the Rhythm on the River concerts since 2019. The concerts are from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. at the West Columbia Riverwalk Amphitheater for […]

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Former West Columbia City Councilman Boyd Jones dies in car crash

Former West Columbia City Councilman Boyd Jones has died. “He died in a car accident,” said Rev. Kenneth Taylor of Turner Memorial AME Church. Boyd was a member of Turner Memorial. Taylor said the accident occurred on Sumter Highway (US 378) in Richland County. Boyd represented District 5 on council. His last term ended in […]

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Rhythm on the River concerts are back with The Sensational Epics, Saturday

Rhythm on the River , presented by the Greater Cayce-West Columbia Chamber of Commerce, is back. The concerts are from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. at the West Columbia Riverwalk Park and Amphitheater. Bring a chair, bring a blanket, or you can find a seat in the Amphitheater as the soothing flow of the Congaree […]

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