Kinetic Derby Day

Kinetic Derby Day on April 23, is a chance for West Columbia businesses to market themselves

Thousands will line Meeting and State streets in West Columbia for Kinetic Derby Day, from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m., on April 23. The big day is less than a month away. And West Columbia River District businesses will take advantage of the opportunity and market to the big crowd. Click here for Kinetic Derby Day Website and […]

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Register your soap box car, sponsor, or volunteer for West Columbia’s Kinetic Derby Day

On Saturday, April 23, the streets of West Columbia will be filled with art, soapbox racing, and an obstacle course with thousands of people gathering together for West Columbia’s 3rd Annual Kinetic Derby Day. The event spurs creative thinking, competition, and family fun as teams come together to build unusual vehicles and awe-inspiring art installations. The […]

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City of West Columbia releases its latest newsletter – Features Kinetic Derby Day, Affordable Medical, and Nordan’s Trim Shop, and City Council updates

The City of West Columbia released its latest newsletter. It includes a message from Mayor Tem Miles and members of the West Columbia City Council. The newsletter also includes articles about Kinetic Derby Day, Affordable Medical and Nordan’s Trim Shop serving for 70 years.The newsletter includes a free parking map and a directory of West […]

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Kinetic Derby Day planners anticipate “best ever” with new attractions, including Ferris wheel and food trucks

West Columbia’s Third Kinetic Derby Day is from 10 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. on April 23. It’s back after a two-year hiatus because of COVID. “We expect it to be better and bigger than ever this year,” said Kelli  Ricard, Events Manager for the City of West Columbia.  Anna Huffman, West Columbia’s Communications and Technology Director said she is […]

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River District Merchants encouraged to participate in Kinetic Derby Day, April 23

The WeCo River District Merchants Association held its monthly meeting, Thursday at Chayze Lounge on Meeting Street in West Columbia. Chaye Alexander, a WeCo River District Board member, said she moved Chayze Lounge from Columbia to the River District because the area is rising and she saw promise. She has been pleased with the move […]

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Practice run for Kinetic Derby Day on a Sunny Saturday in West Columbia

There was a bit of a chill in the air Saturday morning as soap box contraptions sped down the hill on Meeting Street in West Columbia. Part of the street was closed off for a couple hours as the would-be champions were taking test runs for the April 23 Kinetic Derby Day. “It was a […]

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Saturday – Bomb the Hill on a skateboard at West Columbia’s Kinetic Derby Day Test Run

The City of West Columbia’s Test Run Day for Kinetic Derby Day is this Saturday (Feb. 5) for the 3rd Annual Kinetic Derby Day, which is Saturday, April 23. Derby car drivers will have the opportunity to practice racing and testing their cars, from 8:30 AM – 9:30 AM. Helmets are required for all test […]

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Kinetic Derby Day practice is Feb. 5, in anticipation of the big event, April 23 – Still time to register to race

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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