(image: Lexington County Peach Festival) GILBERT, SC (WOLO) — Get your appetite ready, because it is time for the Lexington County Peach Festival! The one-day family-friendly festival is an event organizers say is perfect for all ages! This year the fun is taking place on the 4th of July. Members of the community can come out and celebrate the holiday,…
A full day of fun will kick off tomorrow for the 4th of July holiday, as the Lexington County Peach Festival in Gilbert will be happening.
COLUMBIA SC (WOLO) The United States Flag is our most iconic symbol of freedom, and as we collectively celebrate on the fourth, there are few rules that we all need to keep in mind. Pamela Eyring from the Protocol School of Washington explains some of the key protocols when displaying Old Glory. If you plan to fly an American flag…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–If you plan on lighting up fireworks on the 4th, experts remind you to be safe. Prisma Health Children’s Hospital is offering some safety tips for families to keep their kids safe. Leave fireworks to the experts and plan on attending a public display. Skip the sparklers, kids arms aren’t long enough to hold them far away enough…
The fallout from the two deadly 737 Max crashes are effecting more than just Boeing. American Airlines says its had to cancel flights from Dallas to Oakland because the plane that flies that route is in high demand since the 737 Max is off the market. Domestic airlines have canceled hundreds of daily flights, but American is the first to…
(photo: CNN/Nike) (CNN) — Nike is yanking a new sneaker before it was set to hit store shelves Monday. The “Air Max One Quick Strike Fourth of July” will not be sold after former NFL player Colin Kaepernick complained about the design. The $140 dollar sneaker features an early version of the American Flag that was originally designed by Betsy…
SOUTH CONGAREE SC (WOLO)–Watching the lights and hearing the “booms” of fireworks is a staple of a 4th of July celebration, but as pretty as they are to watch and hear, they cause thousands of injuries every year as we celebrate America’s Birthday. Mike and Ruthie Hughes from Discount Fireworks Store in Cayce and South Congaree offer several safety ideas….
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– If you are planning to travel this Independence Day, you may want to prepare yourself for some bumper to bumper traffic. ABC Columbia: travel According to AAA, 49-million Americans are expected to travel farther than 50 miles from home this year. Experts say low gas prices, mixed with the nations low-unemployment rate, are the driving factors behind…
COLUMBIA SC (WOLO) – The United States Small Business Administration offers several programs for small businesses that suffer a loss due to disaster. The agency provides the following answers to common questions: Why is it important to prepare now? Hurricane season runs June 1st to November 30th, with peak season in August and September. There are some steps you can take to…
COLUMBIA SC (WOLO)– In today’s era, the life span of the Baby Boomer population has increased. At the same time, the Digital era is making peoples lifestyle more sedentary; more people are working from home and all shopping or entertainment is at their fingertips on the cell phones. People have increased obesity, decreased range of motion, strength and increased joint…
