Savage Craft Ale Works

West Columbia provides opportunity to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day – City publishes free parking video

St. Patrick’s Day, officially, is Wednesday and West Columbia is the place to celebrate.  The green was abundant and the Irish music poured from Savage Craft Ale Works as a part of their celebration Saturday. Hot Mess Food Truck will be at WECO Bottle & Biergarten at 626 Meeting St. on St. Patrick’s Day, Wednesday.  “We’d love […]

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First Friday and the Artisan Market – West Columbia is a great weekend destination

With the establishment of so many new, high-profile businesses, West Columbia is drawing a lot of attention. “We’re the hotspot now,” said Jim Oaken, who has owned State Street Pub for 18 years. “West Columbia is the place to be.” Oaken said he has seen his volume of clientele increase since the Brookland development was […]

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West Columbia is most-romantic on Valentine’s Day

The occasion of Valentine’s Day generates lots of business in West Columbia. Dining and flowers are always a part of the tradition that marks the day. Valentine’s Day is Sunday (Feb. 14) and is widely considered the most romantic holiday of the year. It is a celebration of love. Children in the United States typically […]

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Savage Craft Ale Works opens to large crowds

Savage Craft Ale Works hosted its grand opening Saturday at 430 Center St.The courtyard, where the band played, and the inside of the building, along with the rooftop bar were packed all day Saturday. It was a cool day, but heaters and fires in pits helped ease the chill in the outside areas. There was […]

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Savage Craft Ale Works is opening Saturday

Savage Craft Ale Works is opening Saturday. Savage Craft is at 430 Center Street in West Columbia, just off of State Street in the River District. It’s in the renovated old City Hall and Fire Station building. The structure was built in 1925. The old Brookland Jail will serve as Savage Craft’s kitchen. Savage Craft’s […]

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West Columbia is the place to get outside, even in winter

The Riverwalk has been described by Mayor Tem Miles as “the crown jewel of West Columbia.” That holds true in the winter, too. “The winter can be gray and rainy in South Carolina but when there is a day to get out and move around, the Riverwalk is the perfect place to go,” said Miles. […]

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More free parking in West Columbia with new businesses opening

In anticipation of an influx of visitors over the next several weeks, the City of West Columbia has provided the following existing free public parking options, as well as, free temporary overflow parking located in Capitol Square, 483 Sunset Boulevard. Please use the designated crosswalks for safety. There is more volume due to the recently […]

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West Columbia leaders have optimistic outlook for 2021 after vaccine rollout

As the book is closed on 2020, local leaders are looking to the year 2021 with optimism. “I’m looking forward to the new year,” said West Columbia Mayor Tem Miles. He said now that there are COVID-19 vaccines being distributed, we can begin to think about getting back to normal after the virus had such […]

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