Looking for some Halloween fun? Check out these events around the Midlands!
While the coronavirus has cancelled some Halloween festivities, there is still plenty to do this year around the Midlands.
West Columbia
West Columbia Riverwalk Park reopens after flooding
WEST COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– If you’re looking to get in a walk, you can now head back to Riverwalk Park. On Sunday, West Columbia officials announced that the West Columbia Riverwalk Park and Amphitheater, 109 Alexander Road, and 100 Riverside Drive, West Columbia, SC, were once again open, after being temporarily closed due to flooding. Categories: Local News Tags: West…
West Columbia Riverwalk closed due to flooding
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– According to officials from the City of West Columbia, the West Columbia Riverwalk Park and Amphitheater is temporarily closed due to flooding. Updates can be found at westcolumbiasc.gov. Categories: Local News Tags: riverwalk ampitheater, West Columbia
City of West Columbia extends Face Mask Ordinance
abc news image WEST COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Grab those face masks. The City of West Columbia City has extended an emergency ordinance requiring face coverings in certain places in the city. Council says the ordinance expires November 1, 2020. According to the ordinance, businesses, where masks are required, must place a “Notice” (poster, placard, or notification, which shall be at…
Meeting Street Artisan market this weekend in West Columbia
WEST COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–If you are looking for something to do this weekend, you can head to West Columbia. The City’s Meeting Street Artisan Market is open every Saturday, from 9 AM – 1 PM, at the Interactive Art Park, 425 Meeting Street, West Columbia, under the pavilion. The market includes vendors selling original art, crafts, foods, and produce. City…
West Columbia cancels annual Kinetic Derby Day
WEST COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–An annual event in West Columbia has been canceled due to the Coronavirus. City officials say West Columbia’s 3rd Annual Kinetic Derby Day is canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic. According to officials, West Columbia’s Kinetic Derby Day planning committee will continue to actively work with schools, artists, and businesses to engage broad community participation for next year’s…
City of West Columbia reopens all City Parks and Playgrounds
WEST COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– You can now enjoy all the outdoor fun West Columbia has to offer. Today the City of West Columbia announced it has opened all city-maintained parks and playgrounds after being closed due to the coronavirus. City officials say social distancing measures are required at the facilities. The list of parks is as follows: Carraway Park at…
West Columbia man uses family members ages to pick lottery numbers, wins $150k
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – A West Columbia man played the ages of his family members and won a $150,000 Powerball prize. “I was a work checking the Powerball results, and if I had matched one more number I would have retired,” he said. According to SC Education Lottery officials, his ticket matched four of the first five white ball numbers…
Officials: West Columbia Riverwalk Park, Carraway Park playground closed due to flooding
WEST COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Officials with the city of West Columbia say Riverwalk Park and Amphitheater, and the Carraway Park Playground are temporarily closed due to impending inclement weather and flooding. Officials say when the water subsides and the Riverwalk path is clear, the city will announce when the West Columbia Riverwalk Park is open to the public. Carraway Park…
Carraway Park in West Columbia to temporarily close
West Columbia , SC (WOLO)– Carraway Park in West Columbia will temporarily close, beginning Monday, January 27, 2020, say city officials. The park is located at 212 Hudson Street. City officials say the closure is necessary to complete contractor duties in the playground area. The interior of the park will be closed, as well as a portion of the parking…
