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Biden, Harris, De Blasio return to Palmetto state this weekend

  COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) — Three presidential hopefuls are returning to the Palmetto state this weekend. Senator Kamala Harris is expected to make stops in Hartsville and Florence Sunday (July 7th, 2019) , and Myrtle Beach Monday (July 8th, 2019). Meanwhile, Former Vice President Joe Biden will be making stops in Sumter and Orangeburg tomorrow (Saturday July, 6th, 2019) Before…

The Hot Dog Champion Remains Supreme and the Gold Belt Stays in the Weather Center

The Second GMC Hot Dog Eating Contest goes off with Tyler Ryan remaining the Champ

  It may not be the Nathan’s Original contest, and Joey Chestnut may not be in the studio, but the GMC Team met with Bill Shanahan, owner of the Lexington Blowfish to learn about the big Fourth of July game and fireworks show.  That was only the first part of the story, however, as he brought with him about 1,000…

Lexington Peach Festival celebrates Independence day with fruit and fireworks

(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,…

Pam and Tyler have fun with flags

Pamela Eyring explains the 101 of Old Glory

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…

Skip the Sparklers on the 4th say Fireworks Safety experts

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…

American Airlines cancels some flights after Boeing ‘737 Max’ out of rotation

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…