By Terry Ward What is the most popular activity in West Columbia in the warm-weather months? Up-to 1,000 tubers in a weekend have floated down the river, ending up at West Columbia’s Riverwalk Park. “On an average weekend, we’ll put 300-plus in the river on Saturday and another 300-plus inContinue Reading
The City of West Columbia’s annual Kinetic Derby Day featuring iMAGINE STEam is this Saturday, April 22 from 10 am – 3 pm. Start the day with the Kinetic Sculpture Parade at 10 am, and then watch the soap box derby with artistically-created derby and art cars racing side-by-side onContinue Reading
By Terry Ward The recreational use of the Congaree River has been a major benefit to West Columbia, especially in the summer months. River outfitters conduct tubing trips down the river and many of those tubers exit the river at the West Columbia Riverwalk Park. The river as an eco-tourismContinue Reading
The Women In Military Service For America Memorial Foundation has proclaimed West Columbia, SC resident Evelyn G. Jones Williams as a “Living Legend” in honor of her military service and 100th birthday on December 8, 2021. A ceremony was held on May 26th at NHC (National Healthcare), 2993 Sunset Blvd,Continue Reading
By Terry Ward The process to clean up the coal tar in the Congaree River has begun. Dominion Energy has contracted a company to build two coffer dams on the Columbia side of the river. The first coffer dam will be built across from the West Columbia Riverwalk Amphitheater. RoadsContinue Reading
By Terry Ward It was a beautiful evening on the Congaree River for the return of Rhythm on the River. A full Riverwalk Amphitheater lost themselves in the Carolina Beach Music, Saturday, presented by The Sensational Epics. There have been very few of the Rhythm on the River concerts sinceContinue Reading
By Terry Ward There was a bit of a chill in the air Saturday morning (Feb. 5) as soap box contraptions sped down the hill on Meeting Street in West Columbia. Part of the street was closed off for a couple hours as the would-be champions were taking test runsContinue Reading
The West Columbia Police Officers Foundation is holding its annual 5K Foot Pursuit this Saturday, May 15, at 8 am. Participants will meet at West Columbia City Hall and run/walk through the city’s streets. Drivers should use caution around Meeting Street from 12th Street to 9th Street as participants makeContinue Reading