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Gamecocks kickoff Saturday, where to watch the game in West Columbia, where to eat, where to stay

The University of South Carolina opens the 2024 football season at Williams-Brice Stadium in Columbia, Saturday. The Gamecocks take on Old Dominion at 4:15 p.m. Clemson, ranked No. 14, opens the season in Atlanta against the No. 1 ranked Georgia Bulldogs at noon, Saturday.  There’s a lot of excitement in the air with the start of […]

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With spring weather in West Columbia, enjoy outdoor dining at a local restaurant – And the CWC Cares Foundation Riverwalk Rabbit Run 5K is Saturday

Temperatures are beginning to rise in West Columbia as spring is upon us. The forecast for this weekend includes sunny skies and 80 degrees. With warmer weather, there is the opportunity to visit some West Columbia restaurants and sit outside and enjoy the fresh air. Savage Craft Ale Works at 430 Center Street is in […]

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Summertime in West Columbia is the time to cook-out and enjoy time with your family

Summertime and cooking out go together, especially in West Columbia. The origins of American barbecue date back to colonial times. US President George Washington mentions attending a “barbicue” in Alexandria, Va., in 1769. The people of the American South love to cook out over an open fire or on a grill.  The Cafaro Family of West […]

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Ribbon is cut at The Tackle Box on Meeting Street in West Columbia

The ribbon was cut at The Tackle Box at 743 Meeting St. in West Columbia, Thursday. Tim James, president of the Greater Cayce-West Columbia Chamber said it’s in a well-known location where a business has been operating for the last 50 years. West Columbia City Councilman David Moye said The Tackle Box helps maintain the […]

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Kinetic Derby Day planners anticipate “best ever” with new attractions, including Ferris wheel and food trucks

West Columbia’s Third Kinetic Derby Day is from 10 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. on April 23. It’s back after a two-year hiatus because of COVID. “We expect it to be better and bigger than ever this year,” said Kelli  Ricard, Events Manager for the City of West Columbia.  Anna Huffman, West Columbia’s Communications and Technology Director said she is […]

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Cafe Strudel closing Monday, Jan. 10, for maintenance and repairs

Cafe Strudel at 300 State St. is one of the most-popular restaurants in West Columbia. It will close Monday (Jan. 10) “to tackle needed maintenance and repairs in a restaurant that’s open 7 days a week,” according to a FaceBook post.The post says 2022 is Cafe Strudel’s 25th year and there is never a “good” […]

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Gov. Henry McMaster at Cafe Strudel in West Columbia to sign COVID Liability Immunity Act

Gov. Henry McMaster was at Cafe Strudel in West Columbia Thursday to sign the South Carolina COVID-19 Liability Safe Harbor Act. The bill extends legal immunity to state agencies, healthcare facilities and businesses that followed public health guidelines against COVID-related claims filed against them. Before the bill was signed Café Strudel owner Trip Turbyfill said […]

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