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The countdown to the election keeps candidates on the campaign trail

There is only one week left before voters hit the polls to vote in the 2020 presidential election

(CNN) — Just less than a week. That’s all the time that’s left in the presidential campaign. The clock is ticking for the candidates and they ‘re using each moment left to hit the campaign trail to reach voters who may still be undecided. Both President Donald Trump and Vice President Joe Biden hope to gain the magic number of…

Publix grocery stores offer veterans, military Veterans day deal

The supermarket chain is offering military personnel, veterans and their families 10% off their food bill

Image: Publix Columbia, SC (WOLO) — Publix grocery stores are offering military men and women, veterans and their families a deal at the supermarket door to honor those who have and continue to fight for our freedoms to honor them this Veterans Day. On November 11, 2020 the chain of stores will allow anyone who can provide their veteran ID…

CDC: ‘Masks are the best defense against COVID-19’

Dr. Redfield says, 'we have clear scientific evidence that they work, best defense'

(CNN) — A new study is putting a number to the lives that could be saved, if most Americans would wear a mask while out in public. Director of the CDC, Dr. Robert Redfield says “We have clear scientific evidence that they work and they are our best defense.” The Director for the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Dr….

Vote 2020 Preview: Fifth Congressional District

Rep. Ralph Norman squares off against Democratic challenger Moe Brown for the district's Congressional seat

With just a week to go until Election Day, all seven Congressional seats in South Carolina are up for grabs. One of those seats falls in the Fifth District, which encompasses parts of the following counties: Sumter Lee Kershaw Lancaster Fairfield Chester York Cherokee Spartanburg Union Newberry According to U.S. Census data, two-thirds of the district’s population is white, while…

Tasty Tuesday: Cheesy Pasta Chicken Pizza Bake – YUM

Tyler Ryan and Mary Ann Keim put together a family size meal on a single meal budget

  LEXINGTON SC (WOLO) — Whipping up a scrumptious meal that will feed the who family doesn’t have to be hard, or overly expensive.  This week on our Tasty Tuesday show, Tyler Ryan and Mary Ann Keim made a cheese pasta chicken pizza bake.  This meal, that makes a ton, is pretty easy, with a bit of prep, and a…

City of Columbia’s ‘Spooktacular Halloween Party’ canceled

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The Coronavirus pandemic has led to the cancellation of an annual popular event this week. There will be no ghosts and goblins at the City of Columbia’s annual Halloween party. City Parks and Recreation officials have canceled this year’s “Spooktactular Halloween Party” to help minimize the spread COVID-19. In addition, no Halloween events will be held at…

Drive-through baby shower for moms-to-be held today

If you are getting ready to have a little one this weekend's event is just for you

Expecting mothers, this one’s just for you! Molina Healthcare is teaming up with Prisma Heath to host a drive-thru baby shower for new and expecting moms. Saturday starting at 11-a.m., the health care system will give out 100 bags filled with baby essentials, including education for prenatal and postnatal care. This event is a free drive-thru, will be held at…