About Us

 

The Woodlands History

    The Woodlands began in 1975 as the Valhalla Company and was registered as such in Richland County.  In 1977, the building of lots in Section I of the Valhalla property was sold to the Woodbranch Limited.  By 1978 the entire property was transferred to Woodbranch Limited.  The name changed to The Woodlands in 1983.

    In 1980 resident of The Woodlands determined the need for a governing body  to ensure compliance with the covenants and dealings a growing community encountered.  The present homeowners association was formed and functions under the authorities of its constitution and by-laws. The Woodlands NE Homeowners Association (WHOA) exists to serve the needs of its members and ensure, where possible, the community retains the standards envisioned when the covenants were drawn up.  All officers are elected by the membership and serve without pay for a period of one year.  As with any association, the strength lies with active participation by all members.  The WHOA encourages all members to become familiar with the Approved 2009 Bylaws 11-09 revised.pdf and Approved 2009 Constitution 11-09 revised.pdf.

    Since all residents, whether or not a member of the WHOA must abide by the covenants which are a part of the property deed, your understanding and compliance with these Declaration of Restrictions and Protective Covenants for Woodbranch Section I Subdivision.pdf will assist in reducing violations, misunderstandings and ill will among neighbors and in the community.

AREA Spotlight

Northeast Columbia, SC

Located between US 1 and I-20

Over 280 residential homes

2 miles from I-20

4 miles from I-77

Richland School District II

2 mi from Village at Sandhills

(Shopping Center)

Curbside Garbage pickup

Countywide Recycling at curb

1 mile from Fire Station #24

2 miles from 3 grocery stores

Within Woodlands Golf Club

“National Night Out” event

Annual Neighborhood Yard Sale

Community “Clean Sweep”

Underground utilities

Neighborhood lighting

Active Crime Watch Program

3 miles from Sesquicentennial State Park

View Traffic Cams on interstates

2009 National Night Out

Mission Statement:

Inspire the residents of the Woodlands to make a difference in their community by supporting the Homeowners Association through dues and volunteer commitment