Meeting Street

Long-planned projects coming to fruition in West Columbia in the first quarter of 2025

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 […]

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Large police presence at the corner of Meeting and 12th streets in West Columbia, Saturday night

A Facebook post reported a “LARGE West Columbia Police presence at Bojangles in Triangle City West Columbia.” Link to FB postThe poster said at least 6 possible gun shots, maybe 7, were heard before the WCPD arrived.There were 8 police cars present.

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Capitol Square redevelopment plan contains grocery store and 4-story apartment building

Baker Commercial Properties plans to redevelop Capitol Square on Sunset Boulevard at Meeting Street into a vibrant mixed-use complex consisting of multifamily residential units, retail, parking and public open spaces to enhance the Riverfront corridor along Meeting Street. The plan was presented to West Columbia City Council at its meeting Tuesday. Council approved a resolution […]

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Brickhouse Gourmet Coffee cuts the ribbon at its new location on Meeting Street in West Columbia in front of a large crowd

Brickhouse Gourmet Coffee and Tea Company cut the ribbon at its new location in front of a large crowd. The event was sponsored by the Greater Cayce-West Columbia Chamber of Commerce. Brickhouse recently moved to 725 Meeting Street in West Columbia. West Columbia City Councilman Joseph Dickey described Brickhouse, owned by Akera and Alexis Sellers, […]

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Retail space, a grocer and residential units, with a pool, are possibilities for Capitol Square redevelopment

The West Columbia City Council has seen a rendering of what the potential development of Capitol Square could look like. The rendering is included in West Columbia’s 2024 Updated Redevelopment Plan. Capitol Square is owned by Baker Commercial Properties and there are plans to develop the site. The last tenant moved out in December and […]

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Partial eclipse evident in West Columbia, Monday afternoon

A total solar eclipse occurred on Monday. It was visible across some North American states. A solar eclipse occurs when the Moon passes between Earth and the Sun and obscures the Sun’s image from Earth. There was a “substantial partial eclipse” in West Columbia, according to West Columbia City Councilman David Moye. The skies became […]

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Signature Catering and Market open on Meeting Street in West Columbia

Signature Catering and Market opened Feb. 13, at 509 Meeting Street, West Columbia.It has grab and go lunches, take home dinners, (including award-winning shrimp and grits) dips and spreads, homemade soups, quiche and breakfast bakes. The Signature Market also stocks wine and beer, gifts, specialty foods and more. Link to: Website Link to Facebook page […]

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What new developments in West Columbia can you expect in 2024?

Progress continued in West Columbia in 2023. From the construction start of a luxury apartment complex on Sunset Boulevard to new water and sewer lines in Saluda Terrace, things are moving forward. According to West Columbia leaders, expect more development in 2024. Some, including, infrastructure upgrades, are being initiated by city government and others will involve […]

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