The Hideout in WeCo

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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Park options plentiful in West Columbia for National Picnic Month

July is National Picnic Month. There’s something about the warm summertime that makes you want to get out of the house and eat outdoors. Picnic month is easy to celebrate. Just get outside and enjoy all the wonderful sights and smells. Get your family and friends together at your favorite park and bring your favorite […]

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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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JAKs Essentials, Cake House Pastel, West Point Coins open and thriving in West Columbia despite COVID

Tamara Brown signed the lease at 114 State Street, West Columbia, on Feb. 14, 2020. She rode by the space and noticed it was available and she thought it would be a great place for JAK’s Essentials.  “Then COVID hit,” she said, “but I decided to power through anyway.” She’s glad she did. Brown opened […]

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20 vendors signed up to be at the West Columbia Meeting Street Artisan Market, Saturday – See Parking Video

The City of West Columbia Meeting Street Artisan Market is open every Saturday, from 9:30 AM – 1:30 PM, at the Interactive Art Park, 425 Meeting Street, West Columbia. The market includes vendors selling original art, crafts, foods, and produce. Free parking is available in the Interactive Art Park, the City Parking Garage on Court […]

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Outdoor dining more popular in West Columbia as temperatures rise

It’s a beautiful spring in West Columbia and that means an increase in outdoor dining options.  “We want to see more people come out,” said Greg Williamson, a manager at Black Rooster in the northwest corner of the Brookland development. “We’re looking for a great year.”  To attract more diners, Williamson said Black Rooster has added more outdoor […]

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West Columbia Artisan Market vendors, businesses excited about spring

It’s springtime in West Columbia and there are a lot of people looking forward to the warmer weather. “We have lots of produce in the ground now, and soon it will be here at the artisan market for sale,” said Rance Samuel. He was at the Meeting Street Artisan Market at 425 Meeting St. in […]

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Daylight Saving begins Sunday – adjust your West Columbia breakfast schedule

Daylight saving time begins again in West Columbia, and most of the nation, this weekend. It begins at 2 a.m. Sunday. Set your clocks an hour ahead. Many people do that before they go to bed Saturday night, to avoid being late for Sunday morning plans. With the annual change, the hours of sunlight will […]

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