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“Ballpark Smash” at Segra Park during Fireflies game

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – Segra Park served as a battle arena for some fans at the Fireflies game Wednesday night. The Midlands Gaming Coalition held the “Ballpark Smash” a Super Mario Smash Bros. and Mario Cart tournament during the Fireflies game. The proceeds from the tournament went towards Pets Inc. The Coalition’s owner says event’s like this help create a…

Democratic presidential candidate Julian Castro returns to Columbia

Columbia, SC (WOLO) — Thursday August 29th former Department of Housing and Urban Development Secretary and Presidential candidate, Julian Castro will make another visit to  Columbia. Castro will meet with local leaders and organizations at the Pacific Park Community Center (836 Kilbourne Rd, Columbia, SC 29205) for a community round-table on gun violence. Castro plans to speak with members of…

The US could soon lose its measles elimination status

(CNN) – The US could soon lose its measles elimination status. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said it could happen in October because of the ongoing outbreak in New York. The CDC says more than 1,200 of the disease have been reported in 2019. When the World Health Organization declared the United States had eliminated measles in 2000,…

Gillibrand drops out of 2020 Presidential race

(Image: Gillibrand Twitter) (ABC News) — Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, (D)-N.Y., has announced she’s dropping out of the race for president. “I am so proud of this team and all we’ve accomplished. But I think it’s important to know how you can best serve,” she tweeted with the video. “To our supporters: Thank you, from the bottom of my heart. Now,…