Councilman Trevor Bedell

Latest edition of the City of West Columbia Newsletter has been published

The latest edition of the City of West Columbia Newsletter has been published. Their are copies of the October-November Newsletter at businesses around West Columbia and the C-WC Chamber office on 12th Street. Click for link to the newsletter This month you can get a message from your city council member and Mayor Tem Miles. […]

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West Columbia is a “Smart Investment” according to revitalization specialist reviewing the city’s 5-Year Redevelopment Plan

In 2018, the City of West Columbia initiated a Redevelopment and Revitalization Plan. At Monday’s City Council meeting, Kim Briesemeister, principal at Redevelopment Management Associates, delivered an analysis regarding the success of that plan. Briesemeister, who works with cities to promote economic activity and improve quality of life, said the City of West Columbia has […]

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West Columbia City Council passes resolution recognizing Mayor Tem Miles for his inclusion on Columbia’s 2023 Most Powerful list

West Columbia City Council unanimously passed a resolution, Monday, recognizing Mayor Tem Miles for receiving the Post and Courier Columbia’s 2023 Most Powerful Award. The Most Powerful list is an annual ranking that recognizes individuals who bring power and influence to the Columbia area culture, economy, and to the corporate and political arena. City Council’s […]

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West Columbia City Council recognizes May 27 as Asian American and Pacific Islander Business Day

West Columbia’s Mayor and City Council unanimously recognized May 27 as Asian American and Pacific Islander Business Day in the City West Columbia at the May Regular Council Meeting. Mayor Pro – Tem Trevor Bedell presented the proclamation.

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West Columbia Mayor and City Council will work to make 2023 a good year for the city’s residents – Some have personal goals, too

It’s a new year and many people see it as a time for a fresh start. You may want to improve on the good things you do or break away from bad habits and rededicate yourself to a more fulfilling and fruitful lifestyle. New Year’s resolutions can work, according to a study published in the […]

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West Columbia City Council proclaims Oct. 15 as Latino Business Day

West Columbia City Council proclaimed Oct. 15, as the 4th Annual South Carolina Latino Business Day. A copy of the proclamation document was presented it to Ulyses Chaves, of Mota Crosslinking Business Academy – Academia de Negocios. The proclamation recognizes the Latino impact on West Columbia. Mayor Pro-Tem Trevor Bedell presented the proclamation. The presentation […]

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4th of July is the biggest day of the year for Hite’s BBQ in West Columbia

The smell of smoking hickory and oak rose from the back door of Hite’s Barbeque on the Fourth of July. Cars full of hungry drivers filled the parking lot at 240 Dreher Rd, West Columbia. “It’s our biggest day of the year,” said David Hite, owner of Hite’s.Preparation begins for the weekend early Thursday. Rows […]

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Property maintenance and cleanup a priority for West Columbia City Council

From Anna M. Huffman -Communications and Technology Director: The City of West Columbia City Council continues to make property maintenance and cleanup a priority. The City recently identified a property that was severely littered with debris and garbage and was a public safety issue. The lot was not inside city limits and was not required […]

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