Local Living: Midlands events for the holiday season

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COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)– In today’s look at Local Living, Carolina Lights returns next month!
The holiday drive-thru will feature more than 100 individual LED light displays.
There will also be milk and cookies available for purchase as well as treats for your dog.
The light show runs from Dec.8 through Dec.24 at the state fairgrounds.

The State tree will light up the skies at the 57th annual Governor’s Carolighting this Sunday.
It starts at 6 p.m. at the State House.
Governor Henry McMaster and the first family will be there to light up more than 13-thousand LED lights on the 35-foot tree.
This year’s Miss South Carolina winner Jada Samuel will be the emcee.

Richland County residents have a chance to “Stuff an Ambulance” to help children in need.
Richland County EMS will accept toys, clothes, and other items to benefit the court-appointed special advocates.
Anyone can donate now through Dec.6 at the EMS headquarters on Laurens Street.

A new light show is coming to Riverbanks Zoo.
During the ‘Wild Lights’ spectators can encounter nearly 60 larger-than-life handcrafted lanterns inspired by nature.
Along the way, they’ll experience interactive displays, fun new photo-ops, and nightly snowfall.
Plus kids can enjoy visits with Santa.
The event runs on select nights beginning tomorrow through Jan.14.
Tickets are available online.