Sheriff Lott calls Two Notch Road shooting an “assassination” and “premeditated”
Lott announced that two suspects were arrested
The Richland County Sheriff’s Department is continuing their push against gun violence.
Author: Tim Scott
March Madness reels in more than $11 million into the Midlands
More people attended First and Second Round games in Columbia than any other tournament site
March Madness may have passed over the Midlands eight months ago, but the city is still embracing the economic impact it left behind.
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…
Rezoning proposal could lead to hundreds of Midlands students switching schools
If approved by the School Board, the plan would take effect for the 2020-21 school year
Hundreds of Midlands elementary school students might be switching schools in 2020.
“The devil is in the details”: New NCAA ruling could change how student-athletes profit off likeness
The Board of Governors' decision paves the way for student-athletes to earn money off their names, images, and likenesses
College athletes are one step closer to making money off their names, images, and likenesses.
Lawmakers discuss bringing “hands-free law” to South Carolina
20 other states, including Georgia, have passed similar bills into law
A South Carolina Senate subcommittee is discussing a bill that would establish punishments if someone is caught using their cell phone while driving.
Benedict College students express concern over being in dorms during President’s visit
Students were asked to stay in their dorms while President Trump was on campus
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) –It’s been three days since President Trump stopped by the Midlands, but several Benedict College students have mixed feelings about how the weekend’s events were carried out. A handful of students said they thought it was cool that President Trump came down to visit the campus, but the one part they wish they could change was how…
