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Solar Eclipse Events Happening in The Midlands

Still need a place to witness cosmic history? Here are a few events happening in the Midlands During the 2017 Solar Eclipse: Soda City Eclipse Viewing Festival at the historic Speedway in Cayce (12-15 min. from downtown Columbia) Benedict College Total Solar Eclipse Experience: Featuring the Solar Games (downtown Columbia) Solar Eclipse Viewing Party at Sesquicentennial State Park (20-25 min…

Man Shot Multiple Times in Richland County

RICHLAND COUNTY, SC (WOLO)- Deputies are investigating after a Saturday night shooting that sent one man to the hospital. The shooting happened just before 11p.m. at Swallow Court and Heron drive. The victim told deputies a car pulled up and starting shooting at him before fleeing the area. Deputies say the victim suffered multiple gunshot wounds to the lower body…

Free Midlands Dental Clinic Helped Hundreds

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – The South Carolina Dental Association offered free care at the State Fairgrounds Friday (8/18) and the turnout was huge. Hundreds of people began lining up well before six in the morning and stayed until services ended at six in the evening. The event was paid for by Delta Dental, they say it is important to make…

Councilman Questions If Richland Co. Eclipse Glasses Are Certified

Everyone should make sure they have certified gear.

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)– One Richland County member is concerned that the solar eclipse glasses Richland County has been giving out are not properly certified and won’t protect your eyes. “Because right now I’m worried about people’s eyes,” Jim Manning said, a Richland County councilmember.    It’s true, the Richland County solar eclipse glasses are not certified by NASA. But they…