West Columbia Mayor Tem Miles

Trash crew turns West Columbia blight into cleaned up site

Property off of Leaphart Road in West Columbia, near I-26, had become a blight. Called “the valley” at Orchard Drive and Leaphart Road, the land was scattered with debris from squatters living in the woods. But a team of local residents took it upon themselves to clean up the mess. Elicia Dawkins Jones, Cathy Farabaugh, […]

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River tubing, the zoo, EdVenture and the State Museum part of WECO summer activities

From the zoo and the river, to Edventure and the State Museum, West Columbia affords one many opportunities in the summer. There are also other special events. Join the City of West Columbia Mayor Tem Miles, City of Cayce Mayor Elise Partin, and Palmetto Outdoor’s Mike Mayo on Thursday (July 15) for a guided tour […]

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City of West Columbia Rolls Out “Public Works of Art” on sanitation trucks

 From Anna Huffman – City of West Columbia Communications: The City of West Columbia has launched its “Public Works of Art” project highlighting local artists on sanitation trucks. Over the next few weeks, all seven mobile murals will be on display as the trucks move throughout the City completing sanitation routes. Artists Trahern Cook, Laura […]

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West Columbia Assistant Police Chief Scott Morrison retires after 26 years

West Columbia Assistant Police Chief Scott Morrison retired after 26 years of service from the WCPD. The City of West Columbia held a reception last week to congratulate Morrison upon his retirement. The West Columbia City Council also passed a resolution to honor Morrison on June 21. Its contents are posted below. At the reception, […]

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Southeast Design Group, Los Patrones Western Wear opens on Sunset Boulevard

West Columbia Mayor Tem Miles, Director of Economic Development BJ Unthank, and Communications and Technology Director Anna Huffman welcomed Southeast Design Group and Los Patrones Western Wear and Mas to Sunset Boulevard, West Columbia, on Monday. Owners José Iglesias and Roxana Morales opened the two businesses to provide Western, women, men, and children’s attire to […]

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City of West Columbia releases latest newsletter, featuring Mota Crosslinking Business Academy, Columbia Flag and Sign, and Messie’s Closet

The City of West Columbia has released its June-July Newsletter. It is the eleventh edition of the city’s newsletter. It includes a message from Mayor Tem Miles. There are also updates from all of West Columbia City Council members. The newsletter includes articles on Mota Crosslinking Business Academy, Columbia Flag and Sign, and Messie’s Closet. […]

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City of West Columbia Awarded 2021 South Carolina Community Development Association Award of Excellence

The City of West Columbia was recently awarded the 2021 South Carolina Community Development Association (SCCDA) Award of Excellence for the River District Redevelopment Project. The SCCDA award is given annually to quality community development projects and outstanding individuals in community development. The project must have significantly improved the community and served as a catalyst […]

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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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