West Columbia Councilman Mickey Pringle
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 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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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 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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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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The New West Columbia Newsletter for February and March includes updates from Mayor Tem Miles and City Council members. Click here for link to new West Columbia NewsletterThe newest edition also contains articles about: Kinetic Derby Day, Ed’s Editions and Sunset Pharmacy.
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At the Regular Council Meeting Tuesday, Tuesday, West Columbia City Council proclaimed Wednesday, February 12, 2025, as Black Business Day. This important designation recognized the significant contributions of Black-owned businesses to the local, state, and national economies. Mota Enterprises and Mota Crosslinking Business Academy – Academia de Negocios will hold an event on Thursday, February […]
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On Monday (Jan. 27) The West Columbia City Council recognized the Gray Collegiate Academy Varsity Competitive Cheer Team for winning the 2024 South Carolina AAAA State Cheer Competition. It was the team’s third State Title in a row. Congratulations to Head Coach Griffin Woods, Assistant Coach Olivia Liles, the Gray Collegiate Cheer Team, and the […]
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