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Enjoy the last West Columbia weekend before school starts

Students return to school Monday (Aug. 16.) That means there is one last weekend to enjoy the summer vacation. “Our bookings for this weekend are way ahead of normal,” said Michael Mayo of Palmetto Outdoor. “Everyone wants to get in one more tube trip down the river before school starts back. We have a group […]

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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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Memorial Day is a time to gather, remember, and kick-off the summer in West Columbia

Memorial Day is on Monday. It is an American holiday, observed on the last Monday of May. Like the rest of the nation, West Columbia will honor the men and women who died while serving in the U.S. military. Each year on Memorial Day a national moment of remembrance takes place at 3 p.m. local […]

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Art on State draws large crowd, businesses packed Friday evening

Music filled the air and the smell of food cooking was abundant Friday evening.  It’s been a while since so many people packed the first block of State Street in West Columbia. The City of West Columbia sanctioned Art on State, in conjunction with the May State Street Art Crawl. The business community expressed satisfaction with the event.  […]

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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 Beautification Foundation Awards December Yard of the Month Winner

The West Columbia Beautification Foundation awarded the December 2020 Yard of the Month to Theatus Chapman and Michael LaClair, 1305 Hummingbird Drive, West Columbia. The December award recognizes residents who have gone above and beyond to decorate their homes for the season. Theatus Chapman and Michael LaClair are pictured with Bill Mooneyhan and Kathy Whetzel, […]

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