West Columbia Mayor Tem Miles

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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Langley Pointe development will result in a signalized intersection, road widening and a new turning lane, with 15 acres of retail and a grocery store will be recruited

A 37.87-acre parcel of land along Sunset Boulevard in West Columbia will become Langley Pointe. This project will spur major road improvements at the intersection of Henbet Drive and Sunset Boulevard, including a signalized intersection, road widening and a new turning lane.   According to NAI Columbia there will be 15 acres of retail space adjacent […]

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Marquis Solomon selected as West Columbia’s new fire chief

From Anna Huffman – City of West Columbia – West Columbia City Council has selected Marquis Solomon as West Columbia’s Fire Chief. Solomon is a 23-year fire service veteran. He most recently held the position as West Columbia’s Deputy Fire Chief and Public Information Officer. He has been the second in command of the West Columbia […]

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