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The City of West Columbia is sponsoring the 7th Annual Fall Back Fest from 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p,m. on Friday, Nov. 3, The celebration of Fall takes place on the 100 Block of State Street, West Columbia. It is a free event commemorating the fall season with live music, art, food, and drinks. Lainie […]
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August is American Artist Appreciation Month. It’s to recognize American artists for their contributions, talents, and achievements. In the last five years or so, the West Columbia River District has undergone a renaissance of sorts and public art has been a big part of the improvement. “Every piece of public art increases the livability and the enjoyment […]
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The new school year is upon us. Teachers returned to school on Monday (July 31) and students will report for the first day of class on Monday, Aug. 7. There are several Lexington County School District Two schools in West Columbia. The district is comprised of 8,641 students in grades pre-kindergarten-to-grade-12. Also, Gray Collegiate Academy is a charter […]
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By the time it began, the Seventh Annual West Columbia Beautification Foundation’s Taste on the River was sold out. Masses packed the Stone River complex on the Congaree River to see the inventive and delicious food creations that were offered by the area’s highest-quality and most-popular restaurants and chefs. Kathy Whetzel chairs the Board of the West […]
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It’s time to look for that Father’s Day gift. This year, Father’s Day falls on Sunday, June 18. The nation’s first Father’s Day was celebrated on June 19, 1910, in the state of Washington. However, it was not until 1972 that the day honoring fathers became nationally recognized. There are some opportunities for unique gifts […]
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On Saturday (April 22) the fourth annual Kinetic Derby Day will return to Meeting and State Streets in West Columbia. This year marks the return of the kinetic sculpture parade to kick off the day, followed by soapbox racing, and the obstacle course. The streets will be packed and it’s a day of irresistible fun. […]
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Lights are strung across State, with a band playing in the background, as the crowd grows in the street. That will be the scene at the Fifth Annual Art on State. It’s Friday, May 5, from 5:30 p.m. until 9:30 p.m. in the 100 Block of State Street, West Columbia. The Meeting Street Artisan Market will […]
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The 4th Annual Kinetic Derby Day is Saturday, April 22. On that day, State and Meeting streets in West Columbia will be filled with thousands of people coming together for a celebration. Kinetic Derby Day features art, soapbox racing, and an obstacle course and is intended to spur creative thinking, competition, and family as teams unite to build unusual […]
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