Akera Sellers at BRICKHOUSE . in City of West Cola is bar none our favorite barista. What’s funny is that he didn’t set out to be one at all. Get the scoop in this week’s Meet the Neighbors. bit.ly/3UsxIy1 #TalesofWECO

The glitz! The glamor! In 1966 you could venture to City of West Cola and into the WECO — then home to Carolina Tile and Carpet Center — for “THE FINEST RED CARPET TREATMENT AFOOT.” Whatever that was. #TalesofWECO

Former disc jockey Chaye Alexander didn’t just create a smooth jazz and R&B venue in City of West Cola, at Chayz Lounge she created a place the whole world could enjoy her favorite tunes, too. #TalesofWECO bit.ly/3V7siZ7

It’s last call for the Meet the Neighbors and only fitting that we introduce you to our neighbor, Phill Blair. He’s how a broken-down City of West Cola garden center blossomed into WECO Bottle & Biergarten, a flourishing bottle shop slash social center. #TalesofWECO bit.ly/3jl5Heq

West Columbia's official night light is coming back! Join us on Tuesday, January 10 at 5 p.m. as we celebrate the WECO sign lighting. RSVP here: bit.ly/3jOSSJf. The WECO sign is being refurbished as part of a public-private partnership with the City of West Cola.

Stay tuned - we're almost ready to share our glow-up!

Today, we were joined by City of West Cola City Council and staff, clients, neighbors and friends as we unveiled and lit the newly refurbished WECO sign for the first time. We so appreciate the City of West Columbia’s partnership in this exciting project! #WECOGlowUp

Applications are now available for our 25th annual CreateAthon! Applications are open to Midlands and Upstate nonprofits through February 10. bit.ly/3CU3eOG

In 1992, as Billy Ray Cyrus’ “Achy Breaky Heart” took dance floors by storm and Microsoft released their Windows 3.1 on CDs for the first time, Teresa Coles opened her first box of business cards from Riggs. Happy 31st anniversary, Teresa!

Thank you MidlandsBiz for helping us spread the word about our 25th annual CreateAthon! bit.ly/3ZMB6XE

We want to make it easier than ever for you and your nonprofit to apply for CreateAthon. This year, we’ve streamlined the application and included an option to submit a video introducing yourself and how CreateAthon can help your nonprofit.

If you support a Midlands or Upstate nonprofit that needs help with marketing or communications materials, CreateAthon is for you! Jessica Riley shares the scoop on this year's deadline and how it's easier than ever to apply. Visit our website for more details.

Help us spread the word! If you know of a Midlands or Upstate nonprofit that would benefit from CreateAthon, let them know our application deadline is one week away.

Last call! Our CreateAthon application deadline is fast approaching. If you know of a Midlands or Upstate nonprofit that would benefit from CreateAthon, let them know our application deadline is this Friday, Feb. 10. bit.ly/3nFWUC6

We are thrilled to announce the pro bono clients for our upcoming 25th annual CreateAthon - EmmanuWheel, GirlGetUpSociety, Klub Lift, Original Six Foundation, Palmetto Place Children & Youth Services and The Unumb Center for Neurodevelopment. sodacitybizwire.com/riggs-partners…

Over the past 25 years, the value of CreateAthon probono marketing projects created around the world is more than $30 million. That work includes more than 3,800 projects supporting more than 2,000 nonprofit organizations. We’re thankful to continue this legacy.

We've kicked off our 25th annual CreateAthon. We're excited to begin our work for EmmanuWheel, GirlGetUpSociety, Klub Lift, Original Six Foundation, Palmetto Place Children & Youth Services and The Unumb Center for Neurodevelopment! Stay tuned for a special CreateAthon announcement at noon today!

In celebration of the CreateAthon 25th anniversary, we’re thrilled to announce the release of a free toolkit called "The Art of CreateAthoning.” This guide is here to inspire everyone in the communicating arts to harness their creative talents for good. bit.ly/3Z8Tico

Thank you COLAtoday for helping us spread the word about the 25th anniversary of CreateAthon and our new toolkit! #RPCAT25 colatoday.6amcity.com/25-years-of-ri…

It's here! The all-new, definitive guide to organizing a pro bono marketing marathon! Get a free download of The Art of CreateAthoning Toolkit for step-by-step instructions on how marcomm teams can organize a fun and rewarding service event. bit.ly/3FLKGPX