West Columbia Mayor Tem Miles

West Columbia City Council recognizes Berneatha Dickerson Mickens for her 95th birthday

At the Regular West Columbia City Council Meeting, Tuesday, West Columbia Mayor and City Council recognized Berneatha Dickerson Mickens for her 95th birthday! (Link to City of West Columbia Facebook page) Celebrating a life defined by faith, family, hard work, and unwavering service to her community. Happy birthday, Berneatha. Councilman David Moye was called upon, […]

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West Columbia’s Meeting Street Improvement Project to include: more parking spaces; landscaped medians; new trees; 6-feet-wide sidewalks

West Columbia City Council got an update at its meeting Tuesday regarding the Meeting Street Improvement Project from Charles Howell of Landplan Group South. The plan includes the reduction of Meeting Street from four lanes to two lanes, from State Street to Ninth Street, in an effort to create a corridor with a sense of […]

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Thousands line 12th Street for the Cayce-West Columbia Parade of Lights on a pleasant December evening

The Cayce-West Columbia Parade of Lights, sponsored by the Cayce-West Columbia Chamber, made its way across 12th Street, Saturday evening. The parade featured more than 110 entries with 300-plus units. From go-carts and big trucks to elected officials and the Brookland-Cayce Marching Band. Cayce City Council Members: Phil Carter; Alice Rose; Tiffany Aull; and Byron […]

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City of West Columbia Holds Safe Streets Action Plan Meeting, Seeking Input From Residents – See Link To Fill Out The Survey

The City of West Columbia is in the process of developing a “Safe Streets and Roads for All Safety Action Plan.” The development of the safe streets plan is funded by a federal grant, to improve walkability, accessibility, and reduce serious crashes. Thursday night there was a Safe Streets public meeting held at West Columbia […]

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West Columbia Dist. 1 City Councilman Mike Green elected West Columbia Mayor Pro-Tem

West Columbia District 1 City Councilman Mike Green was elected West Columbia Mayor Pro-Tem at the Dec 2 council meeting. Green said: “Thank you to my fellow council members for electing me as Mayor Pro Tem. I’m grateful for your confidence and humbled by the support. I’m committed to working alongside each of you to […]

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December-January West Columbia Newsletter is out, with updates from West Columbia City Council Members and a Message from the Mayor

The December-January West Columbia Newsletter has been published – Click here for a link – It has a message from West Columbia Mayor Tem Miles and updates from the districts of West Columbia City Council members. Also included are articles about True BBQ, Greedy Rascals, and Sandhills Pediatrics.

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The switch is flipped to light up the City of West Columbia’s Christmas Tree at Friday night ceremony

The City of West Columbia kicked off the Christmas season, Friday, with an evening of music, community spirit, and traditions. It was the City’s 21st Annual Christmas Tree Lighting. “What Christmas Means to Me” elementary school essay contest winners read their winning entries and student artwork of contest winners adorned the grounds around West Columbia […]

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Cookie Holmes is West Columbia’s new City Council Member, and Mickey Pringle is Honored by City Council upon his departure

On November 4, Phyllis “Cookie” Holmes was elected to the District 5 seat on the West Columbia City Council District 5 seat. Holmes received 63 percent of the vote from Dist. 5 voters. Holmes replaces West Columbia City Councilman Mickey Pringle, who did not run for reelection. Pringle was honored for his service to the […]

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