State and Meeting Streets

Largest crowd ever comes out for West Columbia’s Kinetic Derby Day – See Photos and Award Winners

West Columbia hosted its largest crowd ever for the Fourth Annual Kinetic Derby Day on Meeting and State streets in West Columbia, Saturday. “It was a great crowd and it’s a great representation of West Columbia,” said West Columbia Mayor Tem Miles. “We had good weather, just what we hoped for. It was a wonderful […]

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More info for Saturday’s Kinetic Derby Day – from food trucks and Meeting Street Artisan Market vendors to chalk artists, and giant slide

West Columbia’s Kinetic Derby Day, featuring iMAGINE STEAM Festival, is this Saturday, April 22, 2023. 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 AM – 80s Themed Kinetic Sculpture Parade kicks off at Brookland UMC and heads toward […]

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Kinetic Derby Day is Saturday – Here’s everything you need to know- From event schedule and road closings to parking information and sponsors

On Saturday (April 22) the fourth annual Kinetic Derby Day will return to Meeting and State Streets in West Columbia. This year marks the return of the kinetic sculpture parade to kick off the day, followed by soapbox racing, and the obstacle course. The streets will be packed and it’s a day of irresistible fun. […]

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Join the Parade at West Columbia’s Kinetic Derby Day – Volunteers and Participants sought

West Columbia’s Kinetic Derby Day, featuring iMAGINE STEAM Festival, is Saturday, April 22, 2023. The 4th annual free festival is seeking volunteers and parade participants to complete the planning of the action-packed family fun event. Join in the fun and get all the details at www.kineticderbyday.com. Registration for soapbox entries closes on April 17, 2023, at noon. […]

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New mural going up on Building 3 of Brookland on State Street in West Columbia

Estates & Companies, a national award-winning developer, is excited to announce upcoming features and amenities at 4West, the newest addition to Brookland’s mixed-use community located in West Columbia, SC. A new mural will be added to the north facing facade of building 3 along the State Street entrance of the Plaza, shared by both Brookland […]

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Closed portion of I-77 is scheduled to reopen by Monday, according to SCDOT

The I-77 northbound bridges from the I-26 Interchange to the Bluff Road exit (Exit 5) were closed on Friday, March 24, for repairs. The closing of the bridges has resulted in traffic back-ups on several streets in West Columbia, Columbia, Cayce and Lexington. The part of I-77 (northbound bridges) closed on March 24 through April […]

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McAlister-Smith Funeral and Cremation cuts the ribbon in historic building of the former Thompson Funeral Home in West Columbia

McAlister-Smith Funeral and Cremation opened in February at the historic West Columbia location of 200 State Street. It’s the former site of Thompson Funeral Home that operated there for years. On Tuesday, the Greater Cayce-West Columbia Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon-cutting ceremony. State Rep. Mark Smith of Daniel Island is the owner. Based in […]

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Here’s the reason traffic is backed up on Meeting Street in West Columbia

On Friday, March 24, the I-77 northbound from the I-26 Interchange to the Bluff Road exit (Exit 5) were closed for the repair of several bridges. With I-77 closed, local drivers have been instructed by the SCDOT to take local roads and streets as a detour. The result of the detour has resulted in the […]

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