Local Living: Events in the Midlands to enjoy for Summer
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COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)— In today’s look at Local Living, the Miss South Carolina and Miss South Carolina Teen competitions began today, Wednesday, June 26, and will run until Friday, June 28, at the Township Auditorium.
The winners will be crowned this Saturday in the finals.
Jada Samuel of Bridge City won last year’s Miss South Carolina and Margaret Turner from Greenwood won the 2023 teen pageant.
Tickets are on sale now.
The Battle of the Badges Blood Drive kicks off this Friday, June 28.
Columbia Police, fire departments, and the Richland County Sheriff’s Department are battling it out to see which agency donates the most blood.
Donors can give blood and vote for their favorite agency at the Decker Center on Decker Boulevard and the American Red Cross Office on Bull Street.
Everybody can enjoy a day of homemade treats at the Lexington County Peach Festival.
There will be live music, local vendors, fireworks, and more.
It takes place Thursday, July 4, from 9 a.m. until 9:30 a.m. at the Gilbert Community Park.
The event is free to attend.
The Richland County Recreation Commission is hosting a series of free teen events this Summer.
The next event will be a Splash Party on July 19, from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. at the St. Andrews Pool.
Kids ages 12 through 17 are invited to connect with others from across the county.
