West Columbia, SC: Brookland Baptist Church in West Columbia, South Carolina, is at 1066 Sunset Boulevard. West Columbia used to be called New Brookland, and this church (though not the building) is older than the name change. The largely African-American church seats 2100. Picture taken Sunday, January 11th, 2009.

West Columbia: Typical street scene in West Columbia, in the area north of Sunset Boulevard, in the month of April.

West Columbia: April in West Columbia, South Carolina , in the area north of Sunset Boulevard, is characterized by a riot of color from flowering trees and shrubs.

West Columbia: Springtime blossoms in vibrant color in West Columbia, South Carolina, north of Sunset Boulevard.

West Columbia: City Hall

West Columbia: 400 Meeting Street in West Columbia, South Carolina. This property's main problem is not the blue paint job, but the lack of parking, at least as experienced by passing motorists. Taken January 11th, 2009.

West Columbia: Storefronts in West Columbia, South Carolina. Phelps Jewelers at 410 Meeting Street, and Ed's Editions used bookstore at 406 Meeting St. Taken January 11th, 2009.

West Columbia: The chicken processing plant in West Columbia, South Carolina. Columbia Farms, as it is called, is at 410 Sunset Boulevard. Taken January 11th, 2009.

West Columbia: West Columbia Fire Department in its entirety.

West Columbia: Edventure