The Hideout in WeCo

West Columbia restaurants incorporate local produce into menus for tasty spring season touch

The growing season is upon us and that means some differences at some West Columbia restaurants. Expanded menus and the availability of more produce means spring is a good time of the year to go out and dine.  Terra at 100 State St., West Columbia, is a chef-driven neighborhood bistro focused on highlighting the beauty […]

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Daylight Saving Time begins Sunday – West Columbia’s BrickHouse Coffee and The Hideout in Weco can help put some bounce in your day

Daylight Saving Time falls on the second Sunday in March, every year. This year it goes into effect at 2 a.m. Sunday, March 10.  If you use your smartphone as an alarm, it will adjust automatically. For analog or a digital clock not connected to the Internet, you can set the clock one hour ahead before you go to […]

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West Columbia fall: Rhythm on the River, Gamecock football, Halloween horrors, Another Broken Egg, new Attic Lounge and D’s Wings

Rhythm on the River begins Friday, Gamecock football is Saturday, Boo at the Zoo coming soon, and the Fall Back Fest is Nov. 3. There is so much to do in West Columbia at this time of the year.  And Another Broken Egg and the Attic Lounge have just opened on State Street, while Ds […]

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Summer ends soon, but you can still enjoy West Columbia

The first week of August is behind us, but you still have time to enjoy one last blast of summer fun. “We’re putting people in the water seven days a week, and we will be until Labor Day,” said Michael Mayo. He owns Palmetto Outdoor, the outfitter that conducts tubing trips on the Congaree River, […]

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West Columbia’s public parks are a great place for your summer picnic

July is National Picnic Month. And there is ample opportunity to celebrate the picnic in West Columbia. It’s fun to work up an appetite tubing down the Congaree River or playing in one of West Columbia’s public parks. At Riverwalk Park, after a day on the river, there are picnic tables waiting.  There are also […]

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West Columbia restaurants shine at Taste on the River

The 6th Annual Taste on the River played to a lively crowd, Tuesday night. The event is a benefit for the West Columbia Beautification and was held at Stone River in West Columbia.“The turnout was awesome,” said Kelli Rikard, events manager for the City of West Columbia. “This is what we anticipate when we plan […]

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Taste on the River anticipation mounts – Get your tickets now

The West Columbia Beautification Foundation‘s 6th Annual Taste on the River is back. It’s scheduled from 5:30 p.m. until 9 p.m. Tuesday, June 14, at Stone River – 121 Alexander Road – West Columbia. The best restaurants from around the Midlands are coming together for a night of fun and festivities to support the beautification […]

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Prospects for economic development strong in West Columbia in 2022

The outlook for new business in West Columbia in 2022 is strong. “We will continue to move toward our long term redevelopment plan in 2022,” said West Columbia Mayor Tem Miles. “Our approach to growth is in keeping with the goal of improving the quality of life for the citizens of West Columbia.” Economic expansion […]

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