Kathy Whetzel

West Columbia Beautification Foundation’s Taste on the River is a culinary and aesthetically pleasing evening

The 9th Annual West Columbia Beautification Foundation’s Taste on the River was an unforgettable evening celebrating the vibrant local food scene in the Midlands in support of the ongoing beautification efforts in West Columbia. The extraordinary culinary experience was held at Stone River on the Congaree River in West Columbia. The event included a silent […]

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Get a ticket for the first-ever West Columbia Beautification Foundation 50/50 Reverse Raffle, drawing is Nov. 6, Grand Prize is $10,000

The West Columbia Beautification Foundation is hosting its first-ever 50/50 Reverse Raffle to raise funds to enhance and beautify the City of West Columbia. The drawing will occur on Wednesday, November 6, 2024, from 7 PM to 10 PM, at Savage Craft Ale Works, 430 Center Street, West Columbia. Only a few tickets of the […]

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City Wide Litter Pick-Up Day and West Columbia Beautification Foundation Plant Sale is April 29

Take pride in the West Side! The City of West Columbia’s City Wide Litter Pick-Day is Saturday, April 29, 2023. Volunteers will meet at City Hall, 200 N. 12th Street, West Columbia, SC, at 9 AM, and disperse to different areas of the city for a litter pick-up. Volunteers must sign up in advance at http://bit.ly/LitterPickup. […]

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Taste on the River anticipation mounts – Get your tickets now

The West Columbia Beautification Foundation‘s 6th Annual Taste on the River is back. It’s scheduled from 5:30 p.m. until 9 p.m. Tuesday, June 14, at Stone River – 121 Alexander Road – West Columbia. The best restaurants from around the Midlands are coming together for a night of fun and festivities to support the beautification […]

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Van Crest Animal Hospital receives WCBF Quarterly Appearance Award

West Columbia Mayor Tem Miles and West Columbia City Council recognized Van Crest Animal Hospital for receiving the West Columbia Beautification Foundation Quarterly Appearance Award. Foundation Chairwoman Kathy Whetzel, Co-Chairwoman Lainie Lewis, and Board Member Steve Cohen presented the award.

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Black Rooster Owner Kristian Niemi receives Appearance Award from West Columbia Beautification Foundation

Black Rooster Owner Kristian Niemi received the Quarterly Appearance Award from West Columbia Beautification Foundation Chairwoman Kathy Whetzel and Vice-Chairwoman Lainie Lewis. Niemi received the award Tuesday at the September West Columbia City Council Meeting. Council thanked Mr. Niemi for his wonderful restaurant addition in the Brookland Development and for his contribution of his culinary […]

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Sandra Harley recognized by West Columbia Beautification Foundation for her years of service

West Columbia Beautification Foundation Chairwoman Kathy Whetzel and Vice Chairwoman Lainie Lewis presented Sandra Harley with a hand-painted piece of artwork for her years of service and dedication to the Foundation. West Columbia Mayor Pro-Tem Jimmy Brooks is also pictured. The artwork was also presented in memory of Sandy’s late husband, West Columbia City Councilman […]

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Melissa Sprouse Browne recognized by West Columbia Beautification Foundation for her years of service

West Columbia Beautification Foundation Chairwoman Kathy Whetzel and Vice Chairwoman Lainie Lewis presented Past WCBF Chairwoman Melissa Sprouse Browne with a hand-painted piece of artwork for her years of service and dedication to the Foundation. West Columbia Mayor Pro-Tem Jimmy Brooks is also pictured. The presentation was made at the West Columbia City Council meeting, […]

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