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Sold-Out crowd shows for West Columbia Beautification Foundation’s Taste on the River – See photos

By the time it began, the Seventh Annual West Columbia Beautification Foundation’s Taste on the River was sold out. Masses packed the Stone River complex on the Congaree River to see the inventive and delicious food creations that were offered by the area’s highest-quality and most-popular restaurants and chefs.  Kathy Whetzel chairs the Board of the West […]

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West Columbia Beautification Foundation Taste on the River is Tuesday, see the restaurant line-up and get your tickets

The 7th Annual West Columbia Beautification Foundation Taste on the River promises to be an unforgettable evening that celebrates the vibrant food scene of the Midlands while supporting the ongoing beautification efforts in West Columbia. Purchase tickets today for Tuesday, June 13, from 5:30 PM to 9 PM, and join us at Stone River for […]

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City Wide Litter Pick-Up Day and West Columbia Beautification Foundation Plant Sale is April 29

Take pride in the West Side! The City of West Columbia’s City Wide Litter Pick-Day is Saturday, April 29, 2023. Volunteers will meet at City Hall, 200 N. 12th Street, West Columbia, SC, at 9 AM, and disperse to different areas of the city for a litter pick-up. Volunteers must sign up in advance at http://bit.ly/LitterPickup. […]

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West Columbia restaurants shine at Taste on the River

The 6th Annual Taste on the River played to a lively crowd, Tuesday night. The event is a benefit for the West Columbia Beautification and was held at Stone River in West Columbia.“The turnout was awesome,” said Kelli Rikard, events manager for the City of West Columbia. “This is what we anticipate when we plan […]

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Taste on the River anticipation mounts – Get your tickets now

The West Columbia Beautification Foundation‘s 6th Annual Taste on the River is back. It’s scheduled from 5:30 p.m. until 9 p.m. Tuesday, June 14, at Stone River – 121 Alexander Road – West Columbia. The best restaurants from around the Midlands are coming together for a night of fun and festivities to support the beautification […]

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West Columbia’s Taste on the River is back in June

The West Columbia Beautification Foundation‘s 6th Annual Taste on the River is back. It’s scheduled from 5:30 p.m. until 9 p.m. Tuesday, June 14, at Stone River – 121 Alexander Road – West Columbia. The best restaurants from around the Midlands are coming together for a night of fun and festivities to support the beautification […]

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Van Crest Animal Hospital receives WCBF Quarterly Appearance Award

West Columbia Mayor Tem Miles and West Columbia City Council recognized Van Crest Animal Hospital for receiving the West Columbia Beautification Foundation Quarterly Appearance Award. Foundation Chairwoman Kathy Whetzel, Co-Chairwoman Lainie Lewis, and Board Member Steve Cohen presented the award.

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Black Rooster Owner Kristian Niemi receives Appearance Award from West Columbia Beautification Foundation

Black Rooster Owner Kristian Niemi received the Quarterly Appearance Award from West Columbia Beautification Foundation Chairwoman Kathy Whetzel and Vice-Chairwoman Lainie Lewis. Niemi received the award Tuesday at the September West Columbia City Council Meeting. Council thanked Mr. Niemi for his wonderful restaurant addition in the Brookland Development and for his contribution of his culinary […]

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