West Columbia Mayor Tem Miles

West Columbia’s Kinetic Derby Day delivers fun and excitement on a most beautiful spring day

The sun shine was bright, Saturday, over the Fifth West Columbia Kinetic Derby Day and everyone was happy with the result.  “We’re pleased with the outcome,” said Anna Huffman, City of West Columbia Communications Director. “The Kinetic Sculpture Parade was full of creative entries, the soapbox races down Meeting Street were exciting and very competitive, and we […]

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Kinetic Derby Day Award Winners With Photos

Kinetic Derby Day ended at the Savage Craft Ale Works state where West Columbia Mayor Tem Miles donned a Batman suit and oversaw the awards ceremony for the day’s participants. Award Winners listed below: Kinetic Sculpture Award Winners: CaddyShack – Flying WaspPrincess Peach – Regal Rowdy Regan Mystery Machine II – Lexington 2 Scooby Doers Horsin’ […]

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BIG EVENT REMINDER: West Columbia’s Kinetic Derby Day is Saturday, featuring Giant Slide and Trackless Train – What You Need to Know!

West Columbia’s Kinetic Derby Day, featuring iMAGINE STEAM Festival, is this Saturday, April 20, 2024. Below is everything an attendee needs to know to enjoy an action-packed day in the City of West Columbia’s River District. Schedule of Events 10:30 AM: Cartoon-themed Kinetic Sculpture Parade kicks off at Brookland UMC and heads toward State and […]

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Langley Pointe Luxury Apartments are open, get updates from the Mayor and City Council in the latest City of West Columbia Newsletter

The Langley Pointe Apartments are open and now leasing. Langley Pointe is a $60 million high-end apartment complex, with 1, 2, and 3-bedroom units at the intersection of Henbet Drive and Sunset Boulevard in West Columbia. There are 9 different floor plans, and the apartments feature granite countertops, tile backsplashes, 9-ft. ceilings, sunrooms, and woodgrain […]

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West Columbia celebrates as Gamecock Women win National Championship, Dawn Staley’s third

USC Athletics Department graphic above: The South Carolina Women’s Basketball team defeated Iowa, 87-75, Sunday afternoon to win the National Championship. The team finished with a record of 38-0. It’s Dawn Staley’s third National Championship at South Carolina. The game was played in Cleveland, OH. Staley lives in West Columbia and West Columbia was full […]

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West Columbia’s Riverwalk generates rave reviews and rated with 5 stars by visitors

West Columbia’s Riverwalk Park and Amphitheater is one of the most-unique parks in the country. The park, a tree-lined trail, allows hands-on access to the Lower Saluda River as it converges with the Broad River to form the Congaree at the majestic Gervais Street Bridge.  On any given day, the West Columbia Riverwalk is packed with […]

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Spectacular line-up of bands announced for West Columbia’s 2nd Annual Meeting Street Music Fest – Something for everyone

The City of West Columbia is thrilled to announce the awaited return of the Meeting Street Music Fest on Saturday, September 7, 2024. Music enthusiasts and festivalgoers alike are invited to an unforgettable experience of multiple genres of music and endless fun. Scheduled from 3 PM to 8 PM on Meeting Street, West Columbia, SC, […]

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City of West Columbia is a model for municipal health – Mayor Tem Miles says unity and cooperation are the keys

Tem Miles was elected mayor of West Columbia in 2019. He was reelected in 2023. Before that, he served 6 years on West Columbia City Council, representing Dist. 4. Miles owns a law firm. He has a wife, Cassie Shea Miles, also an attorney, and 3 daughters, Emma; Cate; and Charlotte. “Being mayor of West […]

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