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Taste on the River sold most tickets ever

The West Columbia Beautification Foundation’s Taste on the River was a rousing success. It was held last Tuesday at Stone River.  “We are thrilled with the response and the support of the community,” said Kathy Whetzel, chairwoman of the West Columbia Beautification Foundation. It was the fifth year of Taste on the River and Whetzel […]

Taste on the Congaree River draws capacity crowd, with a tribute to Bill Mooneyhan

The Stone River events venue at the West Columbia Riverwalk was packed, Tuesday. “We are very pleased with the response of the community,” said Kathy Whetzel, WCBF chairwoman. “This is a wonderful evening.” It was the fifth Annual Taste on the River to benefit the West Columbia Beautification Foundation. The “Taste” included a tribute to […]

Taste on the River is Tuesday, in memory of Bill Mooneyhan – Get your ticket

Taste on the River is one of the top social occasions of the year. It’s a benefit for the West Columbia Beautification Foundation. The 5th Annual Taste on the River, featuring the area’s best restaurants, is Tuesday, June 8, from 6-to-9 p.m., at Stone River in West Columbia.   To purchase tickets click on: bit.ly/TOTR2021 “We are anticipating […]

Get a discount on Taste on the River tickets until Monday; Bill Mooneyhan Memorial

The 5th Annual Taste on the River, featuring the area’s best restaurants, is Tuesday, June 8, 6-9 PM, at Stone River. This year’s event is in memory of Bill Mooneyhan, who passed away earlier this year. He was an active civic leader and member of the West Columbia Beautification Foundation, the Taste on the River […]

Large Gervais Street Bridge Dinner crowd happy to socialize again

The Gervais Street Bridge Dinner took place Sunday under beautiful skies and there was not an empty seat. “We’re so glad to offer an event that brings everyone out after more than a year of lockdowns,” said Neil Boone, Carolina Together marketing and communications director. “The weather is great and we’re thrilled with this event.”Sunday’s […]

Volunteers pick up a mountain of litter in West Columbia, Saturday – Photo Gallery

Some were in elementary school and others retired. Residents from all walks of life came together. Volunteers picked up bags and bags of litter from the streets of West Columbia, Saturday. It was part o the City-Wide Litter Pick Up. West Columbia Mayor Tem Miles said 270 volunteers signed up to pick up litter. “It […]

Saturday’s West Columbia City-Wide Litter Pick Up coincides with National Volunteer Month

April is National Volunteer Month. The purpose is to celebrate the work that volunteers do year round. There are many in West Columbia who give freely of their time to make their home a better place. In the middle of National Volunteer Month, the City of West Columbia, with the West Columbia Beautification Foundation, the […]

West Columbia Hosts City-Wide Litter Pickup, Saturday, April 17

The City of West Columbia, with the West Columbia Beautification Foundation, the Cayce-West Columbia Jaycees, Keep the Midlands Beautiful, and PalmettoPride, is hosting a city-wide litter pick-up day this Saturday, April 17, 2021, from 9 AM – 12 PM. Mayor Tem Miles said, “I encourage everyone to come out and participate and help clean up […]