West Columbia Mayor Tem Miles

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo at one of West Columbia’s many Mexican restaurants

Cinco de Mayo  is Monday, May 5. It commemorates the Mexican army’s victory over French forces at the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862. it has evolved into a broader celebration of Mexican culture and heritage, particularly in the U.S., where it has become a commercial holiday.  Cinco de Mayo is celebrated more in the […]

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West Columbia Mayor Tem Miles shows Riverwalk damage in video, discusses repair schedule

West Columbia Riverwalk Update | Hurricane Helene Update – Click here to see the video on Facebook In a video, West Columbia Mayor Tem Miles gives an overview of the damage to the West Columbia Riverwalk caused by Hurricane Helene and the repair status. The damage includes a sink hole, small sections of the concrete […]

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See the award winners from Kinetic Derby Day

Several Soap Box Derby Racers received awards Saturday at the 6th Annual Kinetic Derby Day that took place on Meeting and State Streets in West Columbia. The awards were handed out from the stage at Savage Craft Ale Works. Below are the photos of the winners: (Click on image to enlarge)

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West Columbia’s Kinetic Derby Day is This Saturday – Everything You Need to Know, Including Parking and Road Closures

The City of West Columbia’s award-winning Kinetic Derby Day featuring iMAGINE is this Saturday, April 26, from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on State and Meeting Streets, in West Columbia, South Carolina. The event is FREE to attend! Below is everything an attendee needs to know to enjoy an action-packed day in the City of […]

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West Columbia’s Kinetic Derby Day is this Saturday, April 26 – Get the Details  

West Columbia’s Kinetic Derby Day is this Saturday, April 26. West Columbia Mayor Tem Miles has invited everyone to the big event. “Plan to come out for Kinetic Derby Day,” Miles said at the April City Council meeting. “It’s a great and fun-filled day. Come out and participate or just come out and take it […]

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West Columbia’s Smart Online Portal for water meters launched, read about it in the April-May City of West Columbia Newsletter

The City of West Columbia’s April-May Newsletter is out. And one of the articles in the newsletter features the City’s new Smart Online Portal for water meters. Click here to see the new April-May Newsletter. Read about the new online water meter portal below: At the March 2025 West Columbia Special City Council Meeting, Justin […]

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West Columbia City Council recognizes Brian Habing for his dedication to education and the West Columbia community

The West Columbia Mayor and City Council recognized Brian Habing at the regular City Council meeting, Tuesday. A West Columbia resident, Brian began his career as an Associate Professor of Statistics at the University of South Carolina in 1998. Since then, Brian’s many accomplishments at USC have been both significant and impactful for students and […]

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Former Gray Collegiate and Clemson Quarterback Hunter Helms honored with a resolution by West Columbia City Council, Tuesday

Former Gray Collegiate and Clemson Quarterback Hunter Helms was honored with a resolution by the West Columbia City Council, Tuesday.Helms will join the Clemson coaching staff of Dabo Sweeney this summer. Helms played quarterback at Gray Collegiate Academy before moving on to Clemson where he became the Tigers’ No. 2 quarterback. Helms left Clemson for […]

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