WECO River District

Music and food will be featured at State Street party welcoming new businesses on Friday

The vibrant River District of West Columbia is set to welcome two exciting new businesses with a grand double ribbon cutting ceremony hosted by the Cayce West Columbia Chamber. On Friday, Aug. 23, the community will come together to celebrate the opening of Steven Whetstone Fine Art located at 324 State Street and Garden & […]

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Ribbon Cutting Grand Opening and Block Party in the WECO River District scheduled for Aug. 23

The vibrant pulse of economic growth beats stronger than ever in West Columbia as the much-anticipated Cayce-West Columbia Chamber prepares to unveil a transformative event on Aug. 23, in the WECO River District. There will be a Ribbon Cutting Grand Opening and Block Party at 310 and 324 State Street that heralds a new chapter […]

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West Columbia Meeting Street Artisan Market readies for new Thursday schedule beginning June 6

The West Columbia Meeting Street Artisan Market offers  a boutique shopping experience. The City of West Columbia-sponsored market at 425 Meeting Street invites you to play, shop, and eat. The new hours for the market, which is next open on June 6, are from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Thursdays. It’s an open-air experience within walking […]

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City of West Columbia is a model for municipal health – Mayor Tem Miles says unity and cooperation are the keys

Tem Miles was elected mayor of West Columbia in 2019. He was reelected in 2023. Before that, he served 6 years on West Columbia City Council, representing Dist. 4. Miles owns a law firm. He has a wife, Cassie Shea Miles, also an attorney, and 3 daughters, Emma; Cate; and Charlotte. “Being mayor of West […]

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St. Patrick’s Day in West Columbia, get your shamrocks, green cupcakes and a celebration at Savage Craft Ale Works on Saturday 

Sunday is St. Patrick’s Day. It was originally celebrated in Ireland with festivals in honor of St. Patrick, one of Ireland’s patron saints. The first March 17 celebration was in 1631. Irish immigrants eventually brought St. Patrick’s Day traditions to the United States and the day has become a celebration of Irish culture by everyone. […]

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An explosion of art is a big part of West Columbia’s revitalization effort

August is American Artist Appreciation Month. It’s to recognize American artists for their contributions, talents, and achievements. In the last five years or so, the West Columbia River District has undergone a renaissance of sorts and public art has been a big part of the improvement.   “Every piece of public art increases the livability and the enjoyment […]

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Thompson Funeral Home makes $500 donation to the WECO River District

Gregg Tuner of Thompson Funeral Home presents a $500 check to Alexis Sellers of Brickhouse Coffee. She is the VP of the WECO River District. The $50 is a donation to the WECO River District. The monthly WECO River District Meeting was held Thursday at Moseley Funeral Home on Meeting Street in West Columbia.

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News homes coming to Cromwell Street in West Columbia

New homes are coming to the heart of West Columbia’s River District. On property on Cromwell Street at Center Street, stretching to Augusta Street, the construction of nine new homes is being planned. The homes will be single-family bungalo-type. The lot has been cleared and constrition will begin soon. More information will be available in […]

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