West Columbia

Tem Miles sworn in as new Mayor of West Columbia

West Columbia, SC (WOLO) — West Columbia officially has a new Mayor. Now, formally Mayor Tem Miles was sworn into office Tuesday night. Mayor Miles served on the City’s Council for West Columbia for six years before beating out longtime West Columbia resident Madison Duncan in last weeks Mayoral election. Miles says he plans to continue redevelopment projects and efforts…

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…

West Columbia issues boil water advisory

West Columbia, SC (WOLO) — The City of West columbia has issued a boil water advisory for a portion of its residents. According to officials with the city, contractors hit a water main causing the issue Wednesday afternoon. The locations listed below are being impacted. All of Sherrywood Drive All of Rockmount Drive 300 & 400 blocks of Timber Ridge…

West Columbia offers free shuttle to Riverwalk Amphitheater

West Columbia, SC (WOLO) — If you have plans that will bring you out to the Riverwalk Amphitheater in West Columbia located at the corner of Meeting Street and Alexander Road just past the Gervais Street Bridge, now you’ll be able to cruise to your destination, for free! City officials say they are offering the shuttle service every Saturday and…

Rhythm on the River Concert series is back

West Columbia, SC (WOLO) — Here’s something that just may be music to your ears, the concert series Rhythm on the River returns for another year of live entertainment. Each year members of the community are able to enjoy good music, and good company at the Wyman “Mac” Rish Riverwalk and Amphitheater. Bring a blanket, a folding chair and take…

Beautification efforts go hand-in-hand with West Columbia redevelopment

City is working on several new parks set to be completed this year

WEST COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — As someone who has lived in West Columbia for more than a decade, Melissa Sprouse Browne says the city has many opportunities to become more attractive to the eye. “If you drive down 378 and you see old dilapidated buildings and you see cracked sidewalks and you don’t see any vegetation, that’s not appealing, and that’s…