West Columbia Mayor Tem Miles

Meeting Street Artisan Market creates energy in West Columbia’s River District

When the Meeting Street Artisan Market opened in September of 2019, West Columbia Mayor Tem Miles said the goal was to create energy and drive activity to West Columbia’s River District. State Sen. Nikki Setzler looked forward to seeing the Artisan Market succeed and expand. Three years-plus later, the Artisan Market is meeting expectations and […]

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New WECO sign unveiled on Meeting Street in West Columbia

West Columbia Mayor Tem Miles and members of the West Columbia City Council were on hand, Tuesday, as the refurbished WECO sign was unveiled at 750 Meeting Street. It was a project of Flagship Sign Designs. The WECO sign, that has stood in the same location for decades, was illuminated Tuesday for the first time […]

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Dignitaries turn out for the funeral service of Joe Taylor; West Columbia Mayor Tem Miles is honorary pallbearer

The funeral service for West Columbia businessman and Columbia City Councilman Joe Taylor were held at First Presbyterian Church in Columbia on Thursday. West Columbia Mayor Tem Miles and Columbia Mayor Daniel Rickenmann were honorary pallbearers for Taylor. So ere Columbia Police Chief Skip Holbrook and Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott. Attending the service were: […]

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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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Joe Taylor obituary- He was a true South Carolinian, accomplished businessman and proud husband and father who fiercely loved his family, his friends and his state

A lifelong South Carolina resident and incredible leader, Joe graduated from Wildewood School where he was Student Body President and a major asset on the football team. He then attended Wofford College where he was a member of the Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity, South Carolina Gamma Chapter. Joe was always a proud Terrier alumnus, serving […]

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See City of West Columbia Holiday schedule and where can you go out to eat on Christmas Day 

 Christmas is a time when families can come together and time is spent with loved ones. Many businesses close for the holidays in order to give employees a chance to enjoy the peacefulness of the season.  Hanukkah is observed by followers of the Jewish faith. It began this year on Dec. 18 and will end […]

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Riverwalk Wayfinding Signage added thanks to effort from state representatives and local governments

State Sen. Nikki Setzler and State Rep. Micah Caskey secured funding of more than $150,000 through a South Carolina Parks, Recreation, and Tourism (SCPRT) Grant to add over 40 various wayfinding signs to the West Columbia Riverwalk and the City of Cayce Riverwalk. The signage leads Riverwalk goers to various places throughout both cities, including […]

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City of West Columbia City Hall Closings for Christmas and New Year’s Holidays and Sanitation Schedule Information

The City of West Columbia City Hall will be closed Monday and Tuesday, December 26-27, 2022, in observance of the Christmas holidays. Regular hours will resume on Wednesday, December 28, 2022.  The City of West Columbia City Hall will be closed Monday, January 2, 2023, in observance of the New Year’s Day holiday. Regular hours […]

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