Congaree River
A record number of river tubers came to West Columbia for two months this summer. “We broke a record for tubing trips on the river this summer,” said Michael Mayo, owner of Palmetto Outdoor. “We had the best numbers for July ever and we also broke the record for the number of tubers in August.” […]
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Workers have completed the removal of coal tar and sediment from the Area 1 Cofferdam on the Congaree River, near the Gervais Street Bridge. According to an online post from the SC Department of Health and Environmental Control, “Over 26,000 cubic yards of material has been removed. DHEC completed a final inspection within the Area […]
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All portions of the West Columbia Riverwalk and Amphitheater are now open after being temporarily closed due to flooding.
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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. Thanks for the heads up.Thank you for letting us know.Thanks for the info.ReplyForward
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The Cayce Fire Department’s new boat trailer is now in-service.The new double-stack boat trailer increases the fire department’s deployment capabilities and allows for better response times for emergencies and services on the water. The CFD photo below shows the new boat trailer at the Newman Boat Landing on the Congaree River.
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The job of removing coal tar from the bottom of the Congaree River is ongoing. The cofferdam that was built on the river has been divided into two cells located just south of the Gervais Street Bridge. Work crews have made huge progress, according to the SC Department of Health and Environmental Control, in sealing […]
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Memorial Day is a day to honor those who have given their lives to protect our country. This year, Memorial Day is Monday, May 28. Memorial Day is also the unofficial start of summer and the official opening of the constantly growing eco-tourism industry in West Columbia. “The Congaree River has become an irresistible and traditional magnet for tubers and […]
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Enjoy the warm spring breeze coming off of the Congaree River, as music plays all around you. The Cayce-West Columbia Chamber’s Rhythm on the River Spring Concert Series resumes Saturday (May 13.). The concerts are from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. on Saturdays at the West Columbia Riverwalk Amphitheater. Coming up Saturday May 13 is […]
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