Kathy Whetzel of Whetzel Automotive
The 10th annual Taste on the River took place at Stone River in West Columbia, Thursday night. The best restaurants in the area came out to offer samples of delicious dishes. There was also a silent auction. “It was a wonderful evening,” said West Columbia Beautification Foundation Chairwoman Kathy Whetzel. “We had a great time […]
With the onset of spring, the vegetation and foliage around West Columbia is getting some attention. At different points in the city, new landscaping is coming, or it has already been installed. And another long-anticipated project will soon be undertaken. “We will be planting the new medians on Hwy 1,” said Jamie Hook, West Columbia […]
Congratulations to Preston Hook and Reggie Jacobs. The two won $,5000 each. There were 250 West Columbia Beautification Foundation Reverse Raffle tickets sold at $100 each. The drawing was Tuesday at the Savage Craft Ale Works Armory, 430 Center St., West Columbia. The winners decided to split the grand prize. The raffle’s proceeds will directly […]
The 9th Annual West Columbia Beautification Foundation Taste on the River was an unforgettable evening celebrating the Midlands’ vibrant culinary scene while supporting ongoing beautification efforts in the City of West Columbia. Held on Tuesday, June 10, at Stone River, the event welcomed hundreds of guests from across the region and raised an impressive $37,610, […]
The first quarter of 2025 is coming to a close. There are some West Columbia projects, including traffic upgrades and residential development, that have been planned recently that are coming to fruition this year. In August of 2023, it was announced by the SC Department of Transportation that a monitored and controlled traffic light would […]
The 8th Annual West Columbia Beautification Foundation Taste on the River was an unforgettable evening celebrating the vibrant food scene in the Midlands while supporting the ongoing beautification efforts in West Columbia. Held at Stone River on Tuesday, June 11, 2024, from 5:30 PM to 9:00 PM, the annual event raised $37,449.25. West Columbia Beautification […]
National Volunteer Week is later this month. It was established in 1974 to recognize volunteers’ contributions. The National Park Service encourages you to Join the celebration by volunteering, thanking a volunteer, and sharing your experience with others to enable them to volunteer. The City of West Columbia is gearing up for the award-winning 5th Annual […]
The City of West Columbia, in 2021, began a campaign to celebrate the individuals, entrepreneurs, and businesses that make up the city’s sense of spirit and unity. The Real Faces WeCo Places decorative pole banners were hoisted in the River District and Triangle City. More faces and places have been added over the years and […]