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SC State Museum set to launch Space Week

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–Ready for take off?  The South Carolina State Museum is launching Space Week, July 20 through July 28, in celebration of the 50th Anniversary of the Apollo 11 Moon landing.    Museum officials say the week long event includes the museum’s new Apollo 50: Journey to the Moon exhibit, see the show, Fly Me to the Moon 4D, enjoy…
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Biden, Harris, De Blasio return to Palmetto state this weekend

ABC Columbia Staff,

  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…
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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
Tyler Ryan,

  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…

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Lexington Peach Festival celebrates Independence day with fruit and fireworks

ABC Columbia Staff,

(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,…