West Columbia Mayor Tem Miles

Great things happening in West Columbia, Mayor Tem Miles speaks at C-WC Chamber Breakfast

“Wow! Great things are happening in West Columbia,” said Lindsey Miles, Board president of the Cayce -West Columbia Chamber of Commerce.  West Columbia Mayor Tem Miles was the guest speaker at the Chamber’s Business Breakfast, Tuesday, at Stone River. Tem Miles said the redevelopment of West Columbia has been 20 years in the making. He said […]

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West Columbia is a “Smart Investment” according to revitalization specialist reviewing the city’s 5-Year Redevelopment Plan

In 2018, the City of West Columbia initiated a Redevelopment and Revitalization Plan. At Monday’s City Council meeting, Kim Briesemeister, principal at Redevelopment Management Associates, delivered an analysis regarding the success of that plan. Briesemeister, who works with cities to promote economic activity and improve quality of life, said the City of West Columbia has […]

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Sen. Nikki Setzler recognized by West Columbia City Council as the longest-serving state senator in the nation

The West Columbia City Council passed a resolution, Monday, recognizing Sen. Nikki Setzler as the longest-serving state senator currently holding office in the nation. The resolution was passed at the September 2023 Special Council Meeting. (See Copy of resolution below) Pictured below: Mrs. Ada Jane Setzler, Senator Nikki Setzler, and West Columbia Mayor Tem Miles. […]

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Meeting Street Music Fest is a huge success for the City of West Columbia, large crowd comes from all around to mingle and groove

It was a convergence of music, with bands playing on stages set up in the streets, And the people came out.  The City of West Columbia’s first-ever Meeting Street Music Fest, took place Saturday in the 500-to-700 Blocks of Meeting Street, in West Columbia. The City of West Columbia sponsored the free event featuring six bands, […]

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New Stop signs installed in the New Brookland Mill Village

The City of West Columbia is reporting that New Stop signs have been installed in the New Brookland Mill Village that is bordered by State Street and Alexander Road. A City Facebook post reads: “After residents requested speed control in the area, new stop signs were installed at Oliver and Augusta Streets and Norfolk and […]

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Beautification and Improvements to Meeting Street, US-1 Corridor include on-street parking, turn lanes, medians, pedestrian crosswalks, walking-bike lane, and mast-arm traffic signals

The City of West Columbia is excited to announce plans for a major transformation along Meeting Street and the US-1 Corridor. This project aims to support the area’s already established entertainment, retail, and restaurant hub by not only making it visually appealing but creating easier access to shopping, dining, entertainment, and industry. The project will take place […]

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Upgrades to West Columbia parks – An investment in the community

The City of West Columbia announced this week that upgrades are underway at the B Avenue Ball Field and Butler Park. Both parks will get new fencing and new restroom facilities. A pickleball court will be added on B Avenue. In addition to new buildings at the parks, older buildings will be demolished. “For years our goal […]

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West Columbia Mayor and 3 City Council members facing opposition in Nov. 7 election

West Columbia Mayor Tem Miles is facing opposition in the Nov. 7, general election. Melissa Sprouse Browne filed to run against Miles. Filing ended at noon Wednesday in the non-partisan election. West Columbia’s municipal election scheduled for Nov. 7. Also facing opposition is Dist. 4 Councilman Joseph Dickey. Ronnie Lindler is running against him. In […]

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