Steve Cohen

Rhythm on the River, Fall Back Fest, Parade of Lights coming up in West Columbia

Some high-profile events are scheduled for West Columbia this fall.“The popular Rhythm on the River concert series is back,” said Tim James, president and CEO of the Greater Cayce-West Columbia Chamber of Commerce. The Rhythm on the River concerts begin at 6 p.m. Oct. 8, and will be held every Friday in October after that […]

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The River District’s membership is growing

More and more business owners are becoming members of West Columbia’s River District Association. The River District Association is a non-profit organization that promotes the growth and viability of small and independently owned businesses in The River District, from Riverwalk, on the Congaree River, to Triangle City. The River District Association met Thursday at the […]

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Gervais Street Bridge Dinner scheduled for Oct. 10 postponed because of COVID

The Gervais Street Bridge Dinner scheduled for Oct. 10 has been postponed because of a spike in COVID cases. The organizers of the Bridge Dinner has done their best to navigate the current COVID climate, that include the Delta variant. The organizers hope is to be a solution to the issue by being conscious and […]

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The River District Association receives donation from Carolina Together and Gervais Street Bridge Dinner

The River District Association, a business development organization in West Columbia, received a $500 donation from the non-profit Carolina Together. The funds came from the Gervais Street Bridge Dinner that was held in May. Stephanie Amaker, executive director of Carolina Together, presented River District President Steve Cohen a check Friday at WECO Bottle and Biergarten. […]

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Taste on the River sold most tickets ever

The West Columbia Beautification Foundation’s Taste on the River was a rousing success. It was held last Tuesday at Stone River.  “We are thrilled with the response and the support of the community,” said Kathy Whetzel, chairwoman of the West Columbia Beautification Foundation. It was the fifth year of Taste on the River and Whetzel […]

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West Columbia promotes city and businesses, displaying faces on banners in River District and Triangle City

From Anna Huffman – West Columbia Public Information – The City of West Columbia is embracing the individuals, entrepreneurs, and businesses encompassing the WeCo #HeadWest spirit! The Real Faces WeCo Places campaign can be found in the River District and Triangle City on the decorative pole banners. “I am so proud of the individuals being […]

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Taste on the River is Tuesday, in memory of Bill Mooneyhan – Get your ticket

Taste on the River is one of the top social occasions of the year. It’s a benefit for the West Columbia Beautification Foundation. The 5th Annual Taste on the River, featuring the area’s best restaurants, is Tuesday, June 8, from 6-to-9 p.m., at Stone River in West Columbia.   To purchase tickets click on: bit.ly/TOTR2021 “We are anticipating […]

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Gervais Street Bridge Dinner planned for May 2

The Gervais Street Bridge Dinner is scheduled for Sunday, May 2. West Columbia City Council approved a request related to the Gervais Street Bridge Dinner at its March 2, meeting. The City of Columbia will consider approval at its council meeting on Tuesday (March 16.)  The May 2, event  would be the first Bridge Dinner presented […]

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