State and Meeting Streets

West Columbia’s Kinetic Derby Day delivers fun and excitement on a most beautiful spring day

The sun shine was bright, Saturday, over the Fifth West Columbia Kinetic Derby Day and everyone was happy with the result.  “We’re pleased with the outcome,” said Anna Huffman, City of West Columbia Communications Director. “The Kinetic Sculpture Parade was full of creative entries, the soapbox races down Meeting Street were exciting and very competitive, and we […]

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BIG EVENT REMINDER: West Columbia’s Kinetic Derby Day is Saturday, featuring Giant Slide and Trackless Train – What You Need to Know!

West Columbia’s Kinetic Derby Day, featuring iMAGINE STEAM Festival, is this Saturday, April 20, 2024. Below is everything an attendee needs to know to enjoy an action-packed day in the City of West Columbia’s River District. Schedule of Events 10:30 AM: Cartoon-themed Kinetic Sculpture Parade kicks off at Brookland UMC and heads toward State and […]

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Register to Race on Kinetic Derby Day featuring iMAGINE: West Columbia’s Ultimate Celebration of Racing, Creativity, and STEAM – Explore Sponsorship Opportunities

The City of West Columbia is gearing up for Kinetic Derby Day featuring iMAGINE on April 20, 2024, from 10:30 AM to 3:30 PM. The Kinetic Sculpture Parade leads the way, followed by soapbox and obstacle course racing. State Street transforms into the iMAGINE STEAM Festival, fostering creativity. The day includes competition and fun for […]

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Guide to West Columbia’s FREE Fall Back Fest and Meeting Street Artisan Market Night Edition, this Friday – Free Parking Details, too

The City of West Columbia’s 7th Annual Fall Back Fest is from 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 3, in the 100 Block of State Street. Local artists will be painting temporary murals on the street. The band lineup features Going Commando, Chris Reed and The Bad Kids, and Hampton Hook. Food and drinks […]

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Another Broken Egg is open on State Street in West Columbia

Another Broken Egg has opened its newest location at 101 State Street in West Columbia. It’s on the bottom floor of 4West in the Brookland complex, at the corner of State and Meeting streets. Another Broken Egg opened on Oct. 2 and it serves Southern-inspired eats and signature cocktails It’s open Monday-Friday, 7a.m. until 2 […]

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City of West Columbia parks closing Wednesday with the threat of Hurricane Idalia

Due to the threat of inclement weather from Hurricane Idalia, including high winds and loose debris, the City of West Columbia will implement the following closures: Parks All parks will be closed beginning Wednesday. B Avenue Ball Park Bark West Dog Park Carraway Park at the Riverwalk Douglas Reeves Community Park Fowler Community Park Howard […]

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“Stunning” West Columbia Mayor Tem Miles describes new mural on Brookland development wall

There is a new mural on the inside wall of the Brookland Development at State and Meeting streets in West Columbia. “Absolutely stunning” is the way West Columbia Mayor Tem Miles described the mural. Brian Tull is the artist who painted the mural. “The mural encapsulates the history and the spirit of ‘Brookland’” said Miles. […]

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New housing in West Columbia’s River District in high demand, a boost for local businesses

 Buyers are rushing to the West Columbia housing market and that is creating traffic for local businesses. Construction began on St. Anns Alley in February of 2020. St Anns Alley, in the WECO River District, was billed as an in-town community of 34 single-family homes in the booming West Columbia River District. The streets surrounding St Anns Alley are: Center; […]

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