West Columbia City Council

Stanley Myers, first African American Military Judge in South Carolina, recognized by West Columbia City Council

West Columbia Mayor Tem Miles and West Columbia City Council recognized and congratulated Stanley Myers, Sr. for being named the first African American Military Judge in South Carolina. Myers was recognized at the Special Council Meeting Monday. Multiple members of council spoke on his exceptional character, his success in his career, his football accomplishments, as […]

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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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Marion Boyce selected as new West Columbia Police Chief

The West Columbia City Council has selected Marion Boyce as the next West Columbia Police Chief.   Chief Marion Boyce began his law enforcement career as a Patrol Officer for the West Columbia Police Department in 2006, after serving in the US Army as a nuclear, biological, and chemical operations specialist. He worked his way up […]

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Nov. 2 municipal elections attracting challengers in Cayce, West Columbia and Pine Ridge

Municipalities in Lexington County are holding elections on Nov. 2.Seats in West Columbia, Cayce and Pine Ridge have attracted challengers. The registration deadline to vote in the 2021 election is Oct. 3. On West Columbia City Council Mike Green is being challenged by Peter Fisher. Dist. 7 Representative Erin Porter and Dist. 5 Representative Mickey […]

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East Point Academy Celebrates 10 Years

From Channing Anderson – East Point IT Director – East Point Academy opened its doors August 18th to over 800 students as it ushered in ten years of serving students as the premier public language immersion Charter School in South Carolina. East Point Academy started modestly in a former “Sandy’s Hotdog” storefront with 89 students […]

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City of West Columbia releases latest newsletter, featuring Mota Crosslinking Business Academy, Columbia Flag and Sign, and Messie’s Closet

The City of West Columbia has released its June-July Newsletter. It is the eleventh edition of the city’s newsletter. It includes a message from Mayor Tem Miles. There are also updates from all of West Columbia City Council members. The newsletter includes articles on Mota Crosslinking Business Academy, Columbia Flag and Sign, and Messie’s Closet. […]

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Kathy Maness is President of the National League of Cities, receives West Columbia resolution

West Columbia Mayor Pro-Tem Jimmy Brooks presented Kathy Maness with a resolution recognizing her as the President of the National League of Cities at the West Columbia City Council Work Session, Tuesday. She was elected president of the NLC in November. Kathy is a member of Lexington Town Council and she is the Executive Director of […]

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City of West Columbia to present its 2021-22 budget Tuesday evening

The City of West Columbia will hold its Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Budget Public Hearing Tuesday. City Council will meet at 6 p.m. to hear the details of the budget from City Administrator Brian Carter. Will there be a tax increase for West Columbia residents? The meeting is at West Columbia City Hall, at the intersection […]

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