The West Columbia Riverwalk
The City of West Columbia’s Riverwalk, Amphitheater, and parking lot at 109 Alexander Road will undergo the following temporary closures due to ongoing construction upgrades. The schedule below outlines the expected opening and closing dates through Monday, August 10, 2026. Visitors should use caution near construction areas and follow all posted signs.The City will continue […]
Spring break 2026 for West Columbia (Lexington 2) schools begins on Friday, April 3. And for some West Columbia teachers, the hiatus from the routine is something they’ve been looking forward to. West Columbia’s central location offers proximity to various vacation destinations with many attractive activities nearby. Several Northside Middle School teachers have big plans for […]
On the morning of Feb. 1, the City of West Columbia was covered in more than 3 inches of snow. And for about 2 weeks after the snow had melted, there have been some cold days. But this week temperatures have reached the mid-70s, and that has brought crowds out to West Columbia’s parks. […]
The first of July marks the beginning of the Fiscal-Year 2024-25. It’s a good time to take a look at the projects that are moving forward in West Columbia and to review the things that have been accomplished. West Columbia City Administrator Brian Carter explained the motivation behind upgrades the city is implementing. “We want […]
Enjoy the warm spring breeze coming off of the Congaree River, as music plays all around you. The Cayce-West Columbia Chamber’s Rhythm on the River Spring Concert Series resumes Saturday (May 13.). The concerts are from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. on Saturdays at the West Columbia Riverwalk Amphitheater. Coming up Saturday May 13 is […]
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 […]
The Congaree River at Columbia crested earlier Wednesday at just over 13 feet. According to the Cogaree Riverkeeper the river was at at 12.51 feet around 3 p.m. Wednesday and it was slowly dropping. Parts of the West Columbia and Cayce Riverwalks have been closed due to flooding. The flooding occurred after water was released […]
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. […]