MAYESVILLE, S.C. — With Election Day just days away, voters in Mayesville are preparing to choose two new members for the Town Council.

Four candidates, Rotesha Benjamin, Shameka Hamlin, Janice Prince, and Shirley Wise, are competing for the two open seats. Each said their focus is on improving the quality of life and bringing positive change to the small Sumter County town.

News19 spoke with three of the candidates about their visions and priorities. Benjamin was not available for an interview.

"The town decided that we wanted change, so we voted ... Mayor Chris Brown into the seat, and so far, he’s not having help from other council people, it’s just the against him, so I want to work with him and other members so we can get something done for Mayesville, it’s the citizens we're worki

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