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Voters Head to the Polls: Election Day coverage, local races

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– It is Election day in the Midlands, and voters are heading to the polls. If you plan on heading out today here are some things you need to know. Voters are selecting the next mayor of West Columbia. There are ten candidates running for three different seats on Columbia’s City Council. Richland County election officials have brought…

Amazon Prime members get some Holiday perks

(CNN) — Holiday shopping is getting a whole lot faster. This year, Amazon Prime members will have access to over 10- million items available for free next day delivery including toys, games and electronics. Customers can also still choose to have their orders delivered to any self-service hub lockers across the country at no additional cost. Categories: National News Tags:…

Man dies after falling into grain bin full of corn

Florence, SC (AP) — A rescue effort turned into a recovery effort after Florence County authorities say a man fell into a grain bill and died today. Florence County Coroner’s Office has identified the man as 25-year-old Andrew Rupard. Authorities say Rupard fell into a grain bin full of corn Monday morning on Scurry Road in Lake City. Officials say…

Midlands teacher wins contest to have student loans paid for a year

(Richland Co, SC ( WOLO) —A Midlands teacher got a special surprise Monday afternoon. Christine Baker, a teacher at Jackson Creek Elementary, received a check from the Palmetto State Teacher’s Association to pay her student loans for a year. A spokesperson for Richland District two says Baker was randomly selected out of a pool of more than one thousand people….

At least 1 person in critical condition as investigation into McCords Ferry crash continues

Image: CPD Columbia, SC (WOLO) — Several people were taken to the hospital after two 18 wheelers and a bus collided on McCords Ferry road late Monday afternoon.  Officials say the truck driver’s injuries appear to be non-life threatening. At last check the Columbia Police Department posted an up date on Twitter on the condition of those involved in the…