West Columbia passes first reading of new budget with tax increase
2022-06-13
by Terry Ward West Columbia City Council passed first reading of the city’s 2022-2023 budget, Tuesday (June 7.) There was some opposition to a taxContinue Reading
West Columbia’s proposed $21 million budget reflects increase in demand for city services
2022-06-06
By Terry Ward The City of West Columbia has released some details of its proposed 2023 budget. The total budget is $21,015,000. It includes aContinue Reading
Lexington GOP censures councilman
2022-04-13
By Al Dozier The Lexington County Republican Party passed two resolutions at a March 7 meeting to censure West Columbia City Councilman Mike Green. TheContinue Reading
Wilson Statement on Biden’s State of the Union
2022-03-02
The Biden speech tonight was a disconnect from the reality of his failure. Congressman Joe Wilson issued the following statement in response to President Biden’sContinue Reading
Wilson Shares 2022 Legislative Agenda
2022-01-10
Congressman Joe Wilson hosted his annual legislative agenda press tour today in West Columbia, Aiken, North Augusta and Barnwell. Highlighting some accomplishments in 2021 andContinue Reading
A Look Back at 2021
2021-12-29
By Rep. Joe WilsonDecember 27, 2021 As we come to the end of 2021, it is important to reflect on the year’s accomplishments in Congress,Continue Reading
Wilson and Moulton Condemn Russia’s Aggression on Ukraine Border
2021-12-21
Congressmen Joe Wilson and Seth Moulton issued a joint statement in support of Ukraine’s independence, while condemning Russia’s aggressive behavior at their common border. “HavingContinue Reading
Alexander elected S.C. Senate president
2021-12-14
By W. Thomas Smith Jr. South Carolina Senator Thomas C. Alexander (R–District 1–Oconee and Pickens Counties) was sworn-in as president of the S.C. Senate, Dec.Continue Reading
Congressman Wilson on the Passing of Bob Dole
2021-12-06
Congressman Joe Wilson issued the following statement: “I was saddened to hear of the passing of former Senate Majority Leader Bob Dole today. “A greatContinue Reading
Congressmen Wilson and Cohen Introduce Resolution to End U.S. Recognition of Vladimir Putin as President of Russia in 2024
2021-11-23
Notes Russia’s own constitution permits only two consecutive terms Washington, D.C. – Congressman Joe Wilson (R-SC-02), Ranking Member of the Commission on Security and CooperationContinue Reading
Secretary of State Mark Hammond Announces Angels for 2021
2021-11-16
South Carolina Secretary of State Mark Hammond announced today the Angels of 2021. Fifteen Angels were recognized at a press conference in the Edgar BrownContinue Reading