Author: Tim Scott

SC farmers staying resilient despite weeks of dealing with the drought

Farmers in six Midlands counties are eligible to receive federal emergency loans

WEST COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) –Several farmers have been struggling to overcome the drought that has affected 78% of the state’s farmland. US Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue recently gave farmers in Richland, Lexington, Kershaw, Calhoun, Bamberg, and Orangeburg Counties an opportunity to apply for federal emergency loans to salvage some of their losses. Tony Munoz, a farmer based in Lake…

Tem Miles voted in as West Columbia’s next Mayor

Miles takes over for retiring Mayor Bobby Horton

WEST COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — Temus “Tem” Miles, the Mayor Pro Tem of West Columbia, has been elected as the city’s next Mayor. Miles edged out lifelong West Columbia resident Madison Duncan to win the election, taking over for retiring Mayor Bobby Horton. Preliminary election results had Miles collecting 1,277 votes to Duncan’s 465, with one precinct left to report….

Several voters tout benefits of taking part in municipal elections despite lower turnouts

Some polling places saw hundreds come through their doors, others only helped a dozen

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) –Even though turnout is generally lower for municipal elections as opposed to federal and state elections, some voters say they love the chance to make a difference for their communities. Some people believe their vote carries greater weight when deciding municipal races, and that is why they go to the polling places each year. “I’m a big…

Redevelopment among top priorities for West Columbia mayoral candidates

Tem Miles, Madison Duncan are going head-to-head to see who will replace outgoing Mayor Bobby Horton

WEST COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — On Tuesday, voters in West Columbia will have the chance to decide who will become their next mayor. Two candidates are in the running to replace retiring Mayor Bobby Horton. Prior to his final City Council meeting as Mayor, Horton said he wants a mayor to continue the progress his team made on issues like…