West Columbia Mayor Tem Miles

West Columbia promotes city and businesses, displaying faces on banners in River District and Triangle City

From Anna Huffman – West Columbia Public Information – The City of West Columbia is embracing the individuals, entrepreneurs, and businesses encompassing the WeCo #HeadWest spirit! The Real Faces WeCo Places campaign can be found in the River District and Triangle City on the decorative pole banners. “I am so proud of the individuals being […]

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Asian-Americans/Pacific Islanders recognized on Business Day in West Columbia – Photo Gallery

The Asian -American/Pacific Islanders Business day was held at Mota Crosslinking on May 27. It was held at Mota Crosslinking Business Academy on 12 Street in West Columbia. On that day, Resolutions were read from West Columbia Mayor Tem Miles and Gov. Henry McMaster recognized the impact of Asian-American/Pacific Islander businesses in West Columbia and […]

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No tax increase in West Columbia’s 2021-22 budget

City Administrator Brian Carter told West Columbia City Council, Tuesday there will be no tax increase required to fund the City of West Columbia’s 2021-2022 budget. The city’s general fund budget is $18.3 million. The water and sewer budget is $19.9 million. No city employees will be added this year in the general fund budget […]

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West Columbia employees receive pins for years of service

City of West Columbia employee received their pins for years on the job, Tuesday at the West Columbia City Council meeting. West Columbia Mayor Pro-Tem presented a 20 year pin to Rachel Nance, 25 year pins to Mary Oliver and WCPD Assistant Chief Scott Morrison, and a 30 year pin to Cindy Webber. Mayor Pro-Tem […]

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Large Gervais Street Bridge Dinner crowd happy to socialize again

The Gervais Street Bridge Dinner took place Sunday under beautiful skies and there was not an empty seat. “We’re so glad to offer an event that brings everyone out after more than a year of lockdowns,” said Neil Boone, Carolina Together marketing and communications director. “The weather is great and we’re thrilled with this event.”Sunday’s […]

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West Columbia City Council meeting in-person, Tuesday – mask mandate expires

The City of West Columbia will hold an in-person West Columbia City Council meeting, Tuesday. The regular meeting is at 6 p.m. at 200 N. 12th Street, West Columbia. The meeting will also be live streamed on YouTube at: https://youtu.be/7ns5QFyJojE The City of West Columbia’s face covering mandate – that was instituted to prevent the […]

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Volunteers pick up a mountain of litter in West Columbia, Saturday – Photo Gallery

Some were in elementary school and others retired. Residents from all walks of life came together. Volunteers picked up bags and bags of litter from the streets of West Columbia, Saturday. It was part o the City-Wide Litter Pick Up. West Columbia Mayor Tem Miles said 270 volunteers signed up to pick up litter. “It […]

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Gentleman’s Quarters barber opens at 117 State Street, West Columbia

A large crowd turned out for the ribbon-cutting at Gentleman’s Quarters barbers, Thursday. Gentleman’s Quarters opened at 117 State Street, West Columbia. It’s in the Brookland development, close to the corner of State and Meeting streets. The ribbon-cutting was sponsored by The Greater Cayce-West Columbia Chamber of Commerce. Dominic Peterson is the owner. The business […]

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