West Columbia Councilman Mickey Pringle

West Columbia Police Officer Lance Wampler recognized as “Officer as the Quarter”

West Columbia Mayor Tem Miles, WCPD Police Chief Marion Boyce, and Mayor Pro Tem Mickey Pringle presented PFC Lance Wampler as Officer of the Quarter at the West Columbia City Council Meeting, Tuesday. Boyce said throughout the quarter, Officer Wampler has demonstrated professionalism, reliability, and a strong sense of responsibility throughout a recent assignment outside […]

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Mickey Pringle not running for West Columbia City Council Dist. 5 Seat, 3 candidates vying for the seat

In the City of West Columbia Nov. 4, municipal election there are four council seats on the ballot. In District One, Incumbent Mike Green is running opposed. In District Three Incumbent George Crowe is running unopposed; and in District Seven, Incumbent Sarah Mattern is running unopposed. Incumbent District Five City Councilman Mickey Pringle is not […]

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Wednesday, July 30, declared European Business Day in the City of West Columbia

West Columbia Mayor Tem Miles and and West Columbia City Council declared Wednesday, July 30, 2025, as European Business Day in the City of West Columbia. WeCo celebrates the achievements and contributions of European-American business owners and community leaders. Pictured: Mota Crosslinking Business Academy – Academia de Negocios representatives Ulises Chavez, Chuck McCurry, Debi Schadel, […]

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Ribbon-cutting ceremony held Thursday for the ATT Connected Learning Center at Brookland-Lakeview Empowerment Center

There was a ribbon-cutting ceremony, Thursday morning, for the ATT Connected Learning Center (CLC) at the Brookland-Lakeview Empowerment Center (BLEC). The brand-new CLC is a space where youth, families, and seniors can access free high-speed internet, computers, and digital learning tools. West Columbia Mayor Pro-Tem Mickey Pringle spoke at the ribbon-cutting. The BLEC at 1218 […]

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West Columbia Police Officer Pierceton Trotter recognized as Officer of the Quarter at the West Columbia City Council Meeting, Tuesday

West Columbia Police Chief Chief Boyce presented Officer Pierceton Trotter as the Officer of the Quarter at the West Columbia City Council Meeting, Tuesday, for his exemplary service since joining the West Columbia Police Department. Boyce said Trotter has established himself as a confident and dependable officer that does not shy away from unpleasant tasks. […]

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West Columbia City Council recognizes Brian Habing for his dedication to education and the West Columbia community

The West Columbia Mayor and City Council recognized Brian Habing at the regular City Council meeting, Tuesday. A West Columbia resident, Brian began his career as an Associate Professor of Statistics at the University of South Carolina in 1998. Since then, Brian’s many accomplishments at USC have been both significant and impactful for students and […]

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Former Gray Collegiate and Clemson Quarterback Hunter Helms honored with a resolution by West Columbia City Council, Tuesday

Former Gray Collegiate and Clemson Quarterback Hunter Helms was honored with a resolution by the West Columbia City Council, Tuesday.Helms will join the Clemson coaching staff of Dabo Sweeney this summer. Helms played quarterback at Gray Collegiate Academy before moving on to Clemson where he became the Tigers’ No. 2 quarterback. Helms left Clemson for […]

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West Columbia Youth Baseball is a sign spring is upon us

The ‘ping’ of the bat goes along with the dusting of pollen. A sure sign of spring in West Columbia is the opening of youth baseball. West Columbia Mayor Tem Miles was at the Wilson Howard Park baseball fields again this year to throw out the first pitch on the 2025 C-WC Diamond Youth Baseball […]

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