West Columbia Mayor Tem Miles

2 more dates left in City of West Columbia-sponsored Rhythm on the River concert series, don’t miss it this Saturday

The Rhythm on the River Concert Series has been presented at the West Columbia Riverwalk Amphitheater for almost 20 years. The spring concerts are from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. on Saturday.  This week features Neon Browne Band, and at intermission, Liz Carter will play. Liz Carter auditioned for American Idol while they were in Columbia, SC a few […]

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Art on State attracts masses to West Columbia’s River District for music, food and shopping – See photo gallery

A mass of visitors descended onto West Columbia’s State Street Friday for the Art on State Event. “We’re from New Jersey,” said Jim Hunter. He and his wife, Rita were in town for graduation ceremonies at USC. “We love this,” Rita said. “It’s great. It such a festive atmosphere.” Others visiting Lexington Medical Center came […]

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West Columbia City Council passes Resolution Recognizing Charles R. Shealy on the Celebration of His 100th Birthday

West Columbia City Council passed a Resolution, Tuesday, Recognizing Charles R. Shealy on the Celebration of His 100th Birthday, during the city council meeting. MR. Shealy is still an active golfer. He said he hopes all of us live to be 100, so we can see how many friends and family supporters we have. Resolution […]

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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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City of West Columbia Awarded $10 Million Grant for Water Infrastructure Upgrades

The City of West Columbia received a grant for $10 million from the South Carolina Rural Infrastructure Investment Program with the assistance of Senator Nikki Setzler and Representative Micah Caskey. Notified on Monday, April 24, 2023, the funds will assist in approximately $15.1 million of water distribution-related projects in both residential and commercial areas inside […]

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Largest crowd ever comes out for West Columbia’s Kinetic Derby Day – See Photos and Award Winners

West Columbia hosted its largest crowd ever for the Fourth Annual Kinetic Derby Day on Meeting and State streets in West Columbia, Saturday. “It was a great crowd and it’s a great representation of West Columbia,” said West Columbia Mayor Tem Miles. “We had good weather, just what we hoped for. It was a wonderful […]

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New mural going up on Building 3 of Brookland on State Street in West Columbia

Estates & Companies, a national award-winning developer, is excited to announce upcoming features and amenities at 4West, the newest addition to Brookland’s mixed-use community located in West Columbia, SC. A new mural will be added to the north facing facade of building 3 along the State Street entrance of the Plaza, shared by both Brookland […]

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Riverbank Elementary after-school soccer skills program concludes with Skills Demonstration Day

Local businesses pitched in to support the soccer learning program at Riverbank Elementary School. Supporters include House of Raeford’s FLOCK, which paid for bus transportation for participants, and Bank of America, which sends 4-5 mentors each week to talk to and work with the kids. The program has about 102 participants in 1st through 5th […]

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