Jamie Hook public works director
Steve Cohen is cooking Chicken Leg Quarters and his special recipe Bar-B-Que beans for this. The chicken is being donated by Chuck Underhill and House of Raeford and it’s being cooked on the grill of Jamie Hook. First Come First serve but if you call Steve Cohen he can be sure to have some when […]
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The City of West Columbia recognized 31 of its employees, Tuesday, for 5-to-35 years-of-service. The median employee tenure in the US was less than five years in 2023, according to The Career Report by Zippia, an employment agency. Of the 31 employees recognized by the City of West Columbia, Tuesday, 8 of them have been […]
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Regardless of what the groundhog said, late February in South Carolina means spring is right around the corner. The warmer season provides the opportunity to do good deeds and pay if forward. One West Columbia resident is a member of the West Columbia Beautification Foundation and she is taking her effort to beautify her community to another level. […]
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The City of West Columbia’s Public Works Department has been working to overcome obstacles incurred caused by COVID, including parts and equipment shipping delays. To combat issues with yard waste and household waste collection, West Columbia City Council approved special funding to purchase two additional packers, a one-arm bandit truck, a leaf truck, and a […]
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West Columbia parks are being inundated with visitors as the weather gets warm. From runners and children to parents and fishermen, the parks are alive with activity. “We are seeing more traffic at the city parks as the weather gets warmer,” said Jamie Hook, City of West Columbia Public Works Director. He was at Riverwalk Park, […]
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West Columbia’s 3rd Annual Kinetic Derby Day is set for Saturday, April 23, and a practice date has been set. “The anticipation level is at a high point for the return of Kinetic Derby Day,” said West Columbia Mayor Tem Miles. “I’m excited and looking forward to it. So many people line the streets for […]
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National Earth day is Thursday, April 22. A clean environment supports jobs, livelihoods, health, survival, and happiness. A healthy planet is a necessity. Earth Day is a call to innovators, industry, investment leaders and influencers to work to find more solutions to protect the planet. Earth Day 2021 comes after an effort from more than 270 volunteers […]
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