West Columbia Mayor Tem Miles

McAlister-Smith Funeral and Cremation cuts the ribbon in historic building of the former Thompson Funeral Home in West Columbia

McAlister-Smith Funeral and Cremation opened in February at the historic West Columbia location of 200 State Street. It’s the former site of Thompson Funeral Home that operated there for years. On Tuesday, the Greater Cayce-West Columbia Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon-cutting ceremony. State Rep. Mark Smith of Daniel Island is the owner. Based in […]

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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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Habitat for Humanity breaks ground on house near Turner Memorial AME Church in West Columbia

Sponsors of a Central South Carolina Habitat for Humanity home near Turner Memorial AME Church in West Columbia broke ground on a new house for Janzenia, Wednesday. The house will be built at 1113 Monticello St. in West Columbia. It’s near Turner Memorial AME Church and the Brookland Lakeview Empowerment Center. Turner Memorial AME Church […]

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City of West Columbia releases promotional video for the April 22, Kinetic Derby Day

The City of West Columbia has released a video promoting Kinetic Derby Day that will take place on April 22, on Meeting and State streets in West Columbia. The video shows scenes from past Kinetic Derby Days with camera shots of the crowd, the soap box races, awards presentation and more.Here’s a link to the […]

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West Columbia Police Officers’ Foundation honors Brandon Miller as Officer of the Year – Annie DiNovo and Tazaray Gunter honored too

The West Columbia Police Officers’ Foundation held its annual Police Banquet- celebrating the many achievements of the brave men and women who proudly serve, Thursday night. West Columbia Mayor Tem Miles spoke at the event and Police Chief Marion Boyce handed out awards. Brandon Miller was named Officer of the Year, Annie DiNovo was named […]

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Beautifying West Columbia is a good deed, and police officer “Pays it Forward”

Regardless of what the groundhog said, late February in South Carolina means spring is right around the corner. The warmer season provides the opportunity to do good deeds and pay if forward. One West Columbia resident is a member of the West Columbia Beautification Foundation and she is taking her effort to beautify her community to another level. […]

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Ribbon is cut for “Bark West Dog Park” in West Columbia

The ribbon was cut, Thursday, for the “Bark West Dog Park” off of Augusta Road. 1940 Augusta Road, West Columbia. The park includes an activity course and places to sit, stay, and play. The unleashed dog park includes areas designated for small and large dogs. It’s open from Sunrise to Sunset and requires registration.Click here […]

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City of West Columbia recognizes employees for years of service

The West Columbia City Council City recognized employees for their years of service at Tuesday’s council meeting. they are pictured with West Columbia Mayor Pro-Tem, Trevor Bedell. 5 years years of serviceMichael Green Council- Erin Porter Council – Randy Davis Codes – Michelle Haynes Finance – Crystal Parker City Clerk- Jolie Perkins Finance – Tyler […]

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