West Columbia Mayor Tem Miles

What has happened in West Columbia in the last year and what is coming in 2024?

January provides a good opportunity to see what has happened in the year that just ended and a chance to see what you can look forward to in the new year.  At a Special West Columbia City Council meeting on Dec. 18, West Columbia City Administrator Brian Carter and City Staff presented a year-end report – […]

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New access point has opened on the Saluda River in Columbia, across from the site of proposed West Columbia Pedestrian Bridge

Columbia Mayor Daniel Rickenmann, City Councilman Howard Duvall, and the Columbia Parks and Recreation Department cut the ribbon. last week, for a new entry access point on the Saluda Riverwalk. A Pedestrian Bridge is also being planned on the Saluda River beside the entrance to the Riverbanks Zoo Botanical Gardens in West Columbia. Eventually the […]

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HOTWORX high-intensity workout cuts the ribbon at 115 State St. in West Columbia

The Greater Cayce-West Columbia Chamber sponsored a Ribbon Cutting Tuesday morning at HOTWORX at 114 State St., City of West Columbia. West Columbia Mayor Tem Miles welcomed the new high-intensity physical workout facility to the revitalized “heart and center of town” where there is a “high level of energy.” Owner Tara Johns said she and […]

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Register to Race on Kinetic Derby Day featuring iMAGINE: West Columbia’s Ultimate Celebration of Racing, Creativity, and STEAM – Explore Sponsorship Opportunities

The City of West Columbia is gearing up for Kinetic Derby Day featuring iMAGINE on April 20, 2024, from 10:30 AM to 3:30 PM. The Kinetic Sculpture Parade leads the way, followed by soapbox and obstacle course racing. State Street transforms into the iMAGINE STEAM Festival, fostering creativity. The day includes competition and fun for […]

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City of West Columbia Receives Highest Recognition for Financial Reporting for 32nd Year

For the 32nd consecutive year, the City of West Columbia has been awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) for its comprehensive annual financial report. The Certificate of Achievement is the highest form of recognition in the area of governmental […]

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Did Parade Day and Cayce-West Columbia Parade of Lights attract the largest crowd ever?

Sen. Nikki Setzler was the Grand Marshal for the Cayce-West Columbia Parade of Lights, Saturday. He was impressed with what he saw. “I thought it was a tremendous crowd and that everyone was in a holiday spirit,” Setzler said. “It was a reflection of the incredible community we live in.” West Columbia Mayor Tem Miles […]

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City of West Columbia releases Newsletter featuring West Columbia Christmas events, Bill’s Pickin’ Parlor and Mid-Carolina Marine

The December-January edition of the City of West Columbia’s Newsletter has been relesed.It features updates from Mayor Tem Miles and West Columbia City Council members. Also featured are: West Columbia Christmas events, Bill’s Pickin’ Parlor and Midland MarineClick here for a link

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Children sing Christmas songs as West Columbia lights Christmas tree – Essay and art winners announced

Amid yuletide music, art and essay reading by students, the City of West Columbia illuminated its Christmas Tree, Friday night.  “This is a wonderful chance for us to get together and celebrate all that has happened throughout the year, said Mayor Tem Miles, “And there’s more to come.”  There was also a special “Letters-to-Santa” reading […]

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