West Columbia City Council

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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Brookland-Cayce Wrestlers Deontae Strader; Jonah Del Priore; and Terry Hildebrand honored by West Columbia City Council for championship season

The West Columbia City Council passed a resolution at its meeting Tuesday, recognizing the The Brookland-Cayce Varsity Wrestling Team for all of their accomplishments in the 2021 school year. Specifically recognized were Coach Craig Watts, wrestlers: Deontae Strader; Jonah Del Priore; and Terry Hildebrand II (all pictured) for their accomplishments. Part of the resolution reads:Brookland […]

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West Columbia City Council meeting in-person, Tuesday – mask mandate expires

The City of West Columbia will hold an in-person West Columbia City Council meeting, Tuesday. The regular meeting is at 6 p.m. at 200 N. 12th Street, West Columbia. The meeting will also be live streamed on YouTube at: https://youtu.be/7ns5QFyJojE The City of West Columbia’s face covering mandate – that was instituted to prevent the […]

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Art on State is May 7, Soccer Coach Kevin Heise to be recognized for 500th win by West Columbia City Council

Feature photo from City of West Columbia Art on State event. At its 6 p.m. meeting Tuesday, West Columbia City Council will consider a motion that will allow for the Art on State event to be held from 5 p.m. until 10 p.m. on May 7. In the past, Art on State has featured music, […]

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