city of west columbia
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Helpful External Links
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LATEST NEWS
-Click HERE for "What's Happening" around the city!
-City of West Columbia Recognized for Excellence in Financial Reporting
-The West Columbia Beautification Plan
-Click HERE to view the Guide to Real Personal Property Tax Appraisal
-Looking for HUD funding? Click HERE for more information on the Housing Rehab Programs!
-Click HERE to learn more about City of West Columbia's Smoking Ordinance
-Council Meeting Agendas and Minutes are online.  Click HERE to view the past and present Agendas and HERE for the Minutes.
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Date Event Time Place
1/2  New Year's Day Holiday all day City Hall Closed
1/3 Regular Council Meeting 6pm Council Chambers
1/4 Beautification Foundation Meeting 8:30am New Brookland Room
1/16 Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday all day City Hall Closed
1/17 Council Work Session 6pm Council Chambers
1/23 Planning Commission Meeting 6pm Council Chambers

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The City of West Columbia is located in the eastern portion of Lexington County, along the Congaree and Saluda Rivers, within the Columbia metropolitan area. The City of West Columbia finds itself poised to take advantage of not only its place in the Central Midlands Region, but to also enhance the unique qualities in the City. The City is beginning to realize its untapped potential as a riverfront city as well as its rich heritage. In the next millennium, the City will focus itself on preserving unique, historic areas of the city as well as beautification, image, growth, and economic development.


West Columbia is a community on the Congaree River in Lexington County graced with tree-lined streets, quaint shops, long-time residents and young families. With a heritage rich in history, West Columbia is coming into its own. Historic areas stand side-by-side with new development which adds to the charm and livability of West Columbia. Protective of the natural beauty of the river and its small town feel, West Columbia sparkles on the river across the bridge from the capital city of Columbia. Whether you're looking for a place to live, start a business or just visit, West Columbia welcomes you to this jewel on the river.

 

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