Steve Cohen

Get your tickets for the West Columbia Beautification Foundation Reverse Raffle – Win $10,000

The West Columbia Beautification Foundation Reverse Raffle is officially underway! With only 300 tickets available, don’t wait to get yours! Proceeds from the Reverse Raffle go directly to the West Columbia Beautification Foundation. $100 gets you a ticket to a night where prizes are drawn all evening, capped off by a $10,000 grand prize. Get […]

West Columbia Police Officer Farhat earns JP Strom Award, recognized by city council and West Columbia Police Officers Foundation

Officer Farhat was recognized by the West Columbia City Council and Mayor Miles, Tuesday, for graduating at the top of his Criminal Justice Academy class in August and earning the prestigious JP Strom Award in August. Newly certified West Columbia Police Officers Foundation chairmen Tim James and Steve Cohen recognized his dedication and hard work by […]

“Taste on the River” REMINDER – Thursday at 5:30 – features GREAT FOOD from top restaurants

The 10th Annual Taste on the River is Thursday, June 11, from 5:30 until 9 p.m. It’s a can’t-miss unforgettable evening of indulgence featuring the culinary talent of the best chefs in the Midlands at Stone River, 121 Alexander Road, West Columbia. “We have a great restaurant line up,” said Kathy Whetzel, Chairwoman of the West Columbia Beautification […]

REMINDER – Rhythm on the River is Saturday, Pop-Up Bands at several venues – See the schedule

The Rhythm on the River Concert Series will be played on the Savage Craft Ale Works at 430 Center Street and there will be five Pop UP Band concerts at Black Rooster; Chayz Lounge; WECO Bottle and Biergartin; D’s Wings; and Ikie Lu Record Club. Below is the Rhythm on the River and Pop-Up Bands […]

Gervais Street Bridge Dinner name changing to Three Rivers Bridge Dinner on Oct. 25

One of the Midlands’ most beloved community events is entering an exciting new chapter. Formerly known as the Gervais Street Bridge Dinner, the event will return this fall as the Three Rivers Bridge Dinner, title sponsored by Prisma Health, on Sunday, October 25, 2026, with a rain date of November 1, 2026. The rebrand reflects […]

US Rep. Joe Wilson attends Cayce-West Columbia Chamber’s Un-Gala celebration of small business

US Rep. Joe Wilson attended the C-WC Chamber’s Un-Gala, Thursday evening. Wilson just came off of a tour, where he met with constituents in his Congressional District 2. The theme of the Un-Glala was Boot Scootin’ Boogie at Stone River in West Columbia. The Un-Gala is a celebration of small businesses, important connections, and theincredible […]

Date for the return of the Gervais Street Bridge Dinner is announced

One of the Midlands’ most beloved events is returning this fall for an unforgettable evening of scenic views, culinary excellence, and community connection. The Gervais Street Bridge Dinner will be held on Sunday, October 26, 2025, from 3 to 8 PM, transforming the iconic bridge into a stunning 1,200-seat supper celebration overlooking the Congaree River. […]

Final Spring Rhythm on the River concert draws another large crowd, Presented by the C-WC Chamber and City of West Columbia

Going Commando played the final Rhythm on the River spring concert Saturday. West Columbia Police Officer Vince Dwayne also treated the crowd to a performance between sets by Going Commando. “We had a great crowd, and amazing energy,” said Steve Cohen who has been a volunteer at the concerts since the first one, more than […]