Steve Cohen

“Elvis” and Elizabeth Urban – Rhythm on the River finale ends with a “BANG”

The Spring 2022 Rhythm on the River Concert Series concluded at the West Columbia Riverwalk Amphitheater Saturday night. First, Elizabeth Urban rocked the crowd with classics like Tina Turner’s Rollin’ on the River and Dolly Partin’s Jolene.Then, her father, Phil Urban put on an authentic and rousing Elvis show with songs that included Suspicious Minds […]

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Rhythm on the River returns with a tribute to fallen officer Drew Barr

It was a beautiful evening on the Congaree River. A full Riverwalk Amphitheater lost themselves in the Carolina Beach Music presented by The Sensational Epics. There have been very few of the Rhythm on the River concerts since 2019. The concerts are from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. at the West Columbia Riverwalk Amphitheater for […]

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West Columbia Police vs Cayce Police – Anticipation mounts for Kinetic Derby Day soapbox racers

Kinetic Derby Day is April 23, from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m., and the soapbox racers are looking forward to the competition. “We’ve challenged the Cayce Police Department and Chief Chris Cowan,” said West Columbia Police Chief Marion Boyce. “We’ve got a trophy that the winner gets.” Boyce said he plans on West Columbia winning […]

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Savage Craft Ale Works introduces its first canned brewed product

Savage Craft Ale Works, the brewery at 430 Center St., West Columbia, has introduced its first canned brewed product. Hazy India Pale Ale is now available. It’s in an ornate and colorful black Galaxy Banger can that features an astronaut reaching for illuminated hanging hops. Steve Cohen, president of the WECO River District Merchants Association […]

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Kinetic Derby Day on April 23, is a chance for West Columbia businesses to market themselves

Thousands will line Meeting and State streets in West Columbia for Kinetic Derby Day, from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m., on April 23. The big day is less than a month away. And West Columbia River District businesses will take advantage of the opportunity and market to the big crowd. Click here for Kinetic Derby Day Website and […]

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Cayce-West Columbia Chamber’s Rhythm on the River Concerts are back this spring – See the schedule

The popular Rhythm on the River Concerts, Presented by the Greater Cayce-West Columbia Chamber of Commerce will be back this spring. The first show is April 30. The concerts are on Saturdays and start at 6 p.m. at the Riverwalk Amphitheater, 109 Alexander Road, West Columbia. Lexington Medical Center and Nephron Pharmaceuticals Corporation are sponsors. […]

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Room at Savage Craft Ale Works named after Bill Mooneyhan a year after his passing

Bill Mooneyhan Sr. was a civic catalyst for the City of West Columbia. He envisioned the historic Brookland City Hall, a place where his kin before him had served for decades, as a potential museum. The building, at 430 Center St., has been transformed into the highly successful Savage Craft Ale Works, a showplace and […]

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Ribbon cut on Tall Oaks Boutique at 128 State Street, West Columbia

The ribbon was cut at Tall Oaks Boutique, 128 State Street, West Columbia, Thursday afternoon. Shoppers filled the store after the ribbon cutting for a happy hour sale, and Brickhouse Coffee and other refreshments. Sierra Barton is the owner of Tall Okals Tall Oaks Boutique. The shop offers women’s clothing, plus sizes and children’s clothes. […]

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