River District

Construction begins on the last phase of St. Anns Alley homes in River District

The final phase of construction on West Columbia’s St. Anns Alley has begun. St. Anns Alley is an urban, in-town community of 34 single-family homes being built in the West Columbia River District. Phase III of St. Anns Alley will include 11 houses. Work has started on five of the final phase of the homes. […]

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Rhythm on the River, Fall Back Fest, Parade of Lights coming up in West Columbia

Some high-profile events are scheduled for West Columbia this fall.“The popular Rhythm on the River concert series is back,” said Tim James, president and CEO of the Greater Cayce-West Columbia Chamber of Commerce. The Rhythm on the River concerts begin at 6 p.m. Oct. 8, and will be held every Friday in October after that […]

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West Columbia weekend is an opportunity for shopping, dining and recreation

There is a lot to do in West Columbia when the weekend begins. First thing Saturday morning, the City of West Columbia invites everyone to visit the Meeting Street Artisan Market. It’s from 9:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. in the Interactive Art Park, 425 Meeting Street, West Columbia. The Artisan Market offers a chance to […]

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First live-work unit planned for West Columbia’s St Anns Alley

From Grant Jackson, GrantJax Communications – Would you like to live and work in your own home in the heart of the booming West Columbia River District? Spring Street Partners is planning West Columbia’s first live-work unit at 509 Center St. as part of St Anns Alley (www.stannsalley.com), an in-town community of quality, single-family homes […]

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Large Gervais Street Bridge Dinner crowd happy to socialize again

The Gervais Street Bridge Dinner took place Sunday under beautiful skies and there was not an empty seat. “We’re so glad to offer an event that brings everyone out after more than a year of lockdowns,” said Neil Boone, Carolina Together marketing and communications director. “The weather is great and we’re thrilled with this event.”Sunday’s […]

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JAKs Essentials, Cake House Pastel, West Point Coins open and thriving in West Columbia despite COVID

Tamara Brown signed the lease at 114 State Street, West Columbia, on Feb. 14, 2020. She rode by the space and noticed it was available and she thought it would be a great place for JAK’s Essentials.  “Then COVID hit,” she said, “but I decided to power through anyway.” She’s glad she did. Brown opened […]

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West Columbia getting closer to normal as the weather warms

The weather is warming and people are getting out. There was music and lots of activity in the courtyard at Savage Craft Ale Works on Center Street in West Columbia, Sunday evening. About 2.8 million have been vaccinated in the state and the number of COVID cases is in decline. Things seem to be getting […]

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Gentleman’s Quarters barber opens at 117 State Street, West Columbia

A large crowd turned out for the ribbon-cutting at Gentleman’s Quarters barbers, Thursday. Gentleman’s Quarters opened at 117 State Street, West Columbia. It’s in the Brookland development, close to the corner of State and Meeting streets. The ribbon-cutting was sponsored by The Greater Cayce-West Columbia Chamber of Commerce. Dominic Peterson is the owner. The business […]

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