West Columbia Councilman Mickey Pringle

West Columbia is a “Smart Investment” according to revitalization specialist reviewing the city’s 5-Year Redevelopment Plan

In 2018, the City of West Columbia initiated a Redevelopment and Revitalization Plan. At Monday’s City Council meeting, Kim Briesemeister, principal at Redevelopment Management Associates, delivered an analysis regarding the success of that plan. Briesemeister, who works with cities to promote economic activity and improve quality of life, said the City of West Columbia has […]

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The late Bobby Horton, former West Columbia Mayor, given Lifetime Achievement Award at the Cayce-West Columbia Chamber Gala

The late Bobby Horton, former mayor of West Columbia was given the Lifetime Achievement Award at the annual Cayce-West Columbia Chamber of Commerce Gala, Thursday. It was held at Stone River, beside West Columbia’s Riverwalk Park. Horton’s daughter, Lynn Horton Shull, and her daughter Margaret, accepted the award. They are pictured with several City of […]

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West Columbia’s Lakeview School placed on the National Register of Historic Places

West Columbia’s Lakeview School has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places.Elected officials, alumni, and members of the community gathered for a dedication ceremony of the school on Friday. Sen. Nikki Setzler, West Columbia Mayor Tem Miles, West Columbia City Councilman Mickey Pringle and US Rep. James Clyburn were on hand for the […]

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Over 2 tons of litter picked up during West Columbia’s City Wide Litter Pick Up, Saturday

More than 50 volunteers showed up for West Columbia’s City Wide Litter Pick Up, Saturday. On hand were: Mayor Tem Miles and his family; Councilman Joseph Dickey; Councilman Mickey Pringle and his family; Councilman Mike Green; City Administrator Brian Carter and his son; and many city staff. The group picked up almost two tons of […]

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Dixie Youth Baseball – a rite of spring in the South – is back; opening ceremonies held Saturday

The crack – or ping – of the bat and fathers and mothers getting into the game could be heard at Wilson Howard Park in West Columbia. Youth baseball – a rite of spring in the South – is back. West Columbia Mayor Tem Miles, City Councilman Mickey Pringle, Brookland-Cayce Baseball Coach Rusty Charpia, Cayce […]

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West Columbia is the New Home of Columbia Children’s Theatre at Brookland-Lakeview Empowerment Center

The City of West Columbia is excited to announce the move of Columbia Children’s Theatre (CCT) to West Columbia at the Brookland-Lakeview Empowerment Center (BLEC). Made possible by a public-private partnership with the City of West Columbia and Columbia Children’s Theatre, the move will be effective February 1, 2023, with CCT’s after-school classes, summer camps, […]

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West Columbia Mayor and City Council will work to make 2023 a good year for the city’s residents – Some have personal goals, too

It’s a new year and many people see it as a time for a fresh start. You may want to improve on the good things you do or break away from bad habits and rededicate yourself to a more fulfilling and fruitful lifestyle. New Year’s resolutions can work, according to a study published in the […]

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Blossom restaurant, Preserve & Co., Tall Oaks Boutique, St Anns Alley, Brookland featured in new West Columbia Newsletter

The City of West Columbia released its December-January newsletter, Thursday. It includes a message from Mayor Tem Miles and members of the West Columbia City Council, Click here here for a link to the latest West Columbia Newsletter The newsletter also includes articles about new housing options in West Columbia, the new Preserve & Co. […]

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