WeCo River District Merchants Association

Savage Craft Ale Works hosting Nordic Nights: A Dazzling New Year’s Eve Celebration Extravaganza

Step into a world of magic this New Year’s Eve at the Nordic Nights Extravaganza – a celebration without boundaries or cover charges. Savage Craft Ale Works will open at noon. Live music kicks off at 5 pm, setting the stage for an unforgettable evening. Let the rhythm carry you through until 8 pm, creating […]

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West Columbia Police Chief Marion Boyce Gives Safety Recommendations for Halloween – See a list of Trunk-or-Treat events

Halloween is Tuesday, Oct. 31. And while kids are anticipating treats, they should also be cautious, said West Columbia Police Chief Marion Boyce. In addition to all of the door-to-door candy collecting on Halloween night, there are several Trunk or Treat events beforehand in West Columbia. (See list below)   There are lots of kids out […]

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New housing in West Columbia’s River District in high demand, a boost for local businesses

 Buyers are rushing to the West Columbia housing market and that is creating traffic for local businesses. Construction began on St. Anns Alley in February of 2020. St Anns Alley, in the WECO River District, was billed as an in-town community of 34 single-family homes in the booming West Columbia River District. The streets surrounding St Anns Alley are: Center; […]

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Special version of West Columbia’s Meeting Street Artisan Market, Thursday, 4-8 p.m. June 8

It is almost the 2nd Thursday of June! This means we’re back for our night market from 4 – 8 PM, on Thursday, June 8, 2023.  22 Memory Lane LLC  Alaine Designs Art from the Hollow Blu Jim  BROWN BEAR Naturals C H Boleyn Photography Cindy’s Turn  Cute Country Coasters LLC Emeralds Artistry Face Painting […]

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HOTWORX to open in West Columbia

HOTWORX is preparing to open at 114 State Street in West Columbia.Get more infor here: https://www.hotworx.net/studio/westcolumbia-riverdistrict HOTWORX is a virtually instructed exercise program created for users to experience the benefits of infrared heat absorption, while completing a 30-minute isometric workout or 15-min High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) session. HOTWORX offers members unlimited, 24-hour access to […]

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Largest crowd ever comes out for West Columbia’s Kinetic Derby Day – See Photos and Award Winners

West Columbia hosted its largest crowd ever for the Fourth Annual Kinetic Derby Day on Meeting and State streets in West Columbia, Saturday. “It was a great crowd and it’s a great representation of West Columbia,” said West Columbia Mayor Tem Miles. “We had good weather, just what we hoped for. It was a wonderful […]

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West Columbia Police use data and community feedback to help protect citizens

Since Marion Boyce was named West Columbia Police Chief in September of 2021, he has implemented the use of data, community involvement and crime statistical information to help protect the citizens of the city.  Data-driven policing is the use of analytical information and technology to acknowledge and identify crimes or targets in order to more efficiently […]

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Meeting Street Artisan Market creates energy in West Columbia’s River District

When the Meeting Street Artisan Market opened in September of 2019, West Columbia Mayor Tem Miles said the goal was to create energy and drive activity to West Columbia’s River District. State Sen. Nikki Setzler looked forward to seeing the Artisan Market succeed and expand. Three years-plus later, the Artisan Market is meeting expectations and […]

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