West Columbia Mayor Tem Miles
USC Women’s Basketball Coach Dawn Staley said she has gained many new friends since moving to Congaree Park on West Columbia’s Riverwalk. “The people of West Columbia are great and I love living on the river,” Staley said. The City of West Columbia gave Staley the key to the city, Monday at a reception held […]
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West Columbia Mayor Tem Miles and West Columbia City Council recognized and congratulated Stanley Myers, Sr. for being named the first African American Military Judge in South Carolina. Myers was recognized at the Special Council Meeting Monday. Multiple members of council spoke on his exceptional character, his success in his career, his football accomplishments, as […]
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Brookland developer Estates and Companies is scheduled to break ground in October on 4West. It’s 52 new residences and approximately 15,000 square feet of commercial space. Brookland is a mixed-use community located at State and Meeting streets in West Columbia. The anticipated completion date for 4West is October 2022.West Columbia Mayor Tem Miles states, “In […]
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Ground was broken, Tuesday, for the Darnall W. & Susan F. Boyd Aquarium and Reptile Conservation Center at the Riverbanks Zoo and Garden. West Columbia Mayor Tem Miles attended the groundbreaking. Gov. Henry McMaster and Rep. Joe Wilson were also on hand, with other public officials. The Aquarium and Reptile will display the habitats of […]
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Thomas Stork was an elementary school student at Saluda River Academy for the Arts. He died of cancer on Dec. 7, 1996. Chris Yarborough, SRAA’s current School Resource Officer, went to school with Thomas.Yarborough, along with his father, former Saluda River SRO India Taylor, the Stork family and others through the years helped create a […]
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American patriotism was on display vividly, Friday evening as the Tunnel to Towers Foundation run came through West Columbia and Cayce. Commemorating the tragedy of 9/11, the Tunnel to Towers Foundation celebrates heroism and supports fallen and injured first responders, military heroes and their families. This year the run started at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention […]
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COVID, or the Delta Variant, is making a serious comeback. Speaking of the latest spike in COVID numbers, West Columbia Mayor Tem Miles said “It’s a very sad affair. I absolutely believe we’re in the middle of a health crisis.” His comments were made at the West Columbia City Council meeting, Tuesday. Then Tod Ausberger, […]
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September is National Emergency Preparedness Month. With the possibility of a natural or manmade disaster, the West Columbia Police and Fire departments are always ready to respond. All city personnel are prepared. “The City of West Columbia staff works throughout the year to plan and train in order to address every type of situation that […]
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