Savage Craft Ale Works

Savage Craft is “Ground Zero” for St. Paddy’s Day in West Columbia, and where else can you go Irish? 

St. Patrick’s Day is March 17, or next Monday, but the celebration is Saturday.  St. Patrick’s Day celebrations concentrate on Irish-themed parties, with drinks and food. Many will celebrate the spirit of the Irish by dressing in green and eating traditional Irish dishes. There are also street parades on St. Patrick’s Day in many large cities. Pubs […]

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West Columbia Resident Dawn Staley and her USC Gamecocks begin defense of National Title, gets lots of local support

The Southeastern Conference Women’s Basketball Tournament is March 5-9, at the Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville. The post-season has become a long and successful road for Dawn Staley, University of South Carolina Coach, and West Columbia Resident. She has won three National Championships, the last one in 2024, a year in which the Gamecocks went […]

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Evening of dialogue with SC Attorney General Alan Wilson at Savage Craft Ale Works, Wednesday

There will be an evening of dialogue with SC Attorney General Alan Wilson at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday (Feb. 26) at the Armory on the grounds of Savage Craft Ale Works, 430 Center St. in West Columbia. The Pints and Politics event is presented by The Post and Courier and AARP South Carolina. It will […]

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Beat the winter weather in West Columbia with exercise, the zoo, or music and food

February temperatures in West Columbia have shown drastic movement. From lows in the teens to highs around 80 degrees. Despite the unpredictability, there are ways to navigate the weather. Hotworx opened at 114 State Street in West Columbia in December of 2023. It provides a way to stay active and it’s a great escape from the winter weather. At […]

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It’s like spring this week in West Columbia, despite the fact Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow

It’s hard to believe there was snow on the ground on January 22. A week-and-a-half later, by Feb. 2, or Groundhog Day, temperatures were above 75 degrees. Punxsutawney Phil of Young Township, PA, saw his shadow at Punxsutawney’s annual Groundhog Day celebration, this year; indicating six more weeks of winter. That’s not the case in […]

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Savage Craft Ale Works holding Anniversary Party Saturday with 2 bands, a DJ, games, mechanical bull, face-painting, and special deals on food

Can you believe it? Savage Craft Ale Works opened 4 years ago at 430 Center Street in the River District of West Columbia. To mark the occasion, Savage Craft is holding a 4-Year Anniversary Party – 100 Years of History, 4 Years of Craft! It’s the 4th Birthday, and you’re invited to celebrate with Savage […]

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Vendors, and shoppers, plan to be back for West Columbia’s Meeting Street Artisan Market – See the schedule for 2025 

The last West Columbia Meeting Street Artisan Market took place in December of 2024. Throughout the year, dozens of vendors gathered at the market at 425 Meeting Street to present items ranging from artwork and specialty soap to leather goods and unique jewelry designs. In 2025, the West Columbia Meeting Street Artisan Market will open on April 26, during Kinetic Derby Day. […]

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West Columbia’s Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony is Friday to kickoff a season full of holiday events

In 2024, the City of West Columbia will host its 20th Annual Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony on the first Friday in December – Dec. 6 at 6:30 p.m. at City Hall. “I would like to invite everyone out for West Columbia’s Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony,” said Mayor Tem Miles. “It’s the kickoff for the Christmas […]

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