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Lexington, Local News

Just peachy! A look at the Lexington County Peach Festival

An annual event in the Midlands, the Lexington County Peach Festival in Gilbert is a 4th of July tradition.
Maria Szatkowski,

GILBERT, SC (WOLO)– An annual event in the Midlands, the Lexington County Peach Festival in Gilbert is a 4th of July tradition. “Probably been attending every one for about 30-something years I think,” said ‘Sam,’ a festival attendee. “My family has been volunteering for years. In fact, all my cousins are here. Most of them grew up in the community,”…
Local News, National News

Trump’s ‘Salute to America’ set for July 4th

Associated Press,

WASHINGTON (AP) – President Donald Trump is marking the 243rd anniversary of the Founding Fathers’ adoption of the Declaration of Independence, an event he says “cast off the shackles of tyranny.” Trump says in an Independence Day message released by the White House that the country is celebrating the rights to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness and recognizing…
Local News

Food Safety tips for a healthy July 4th cookout

Crysty Vaughan, Alexis Frazier,

COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO) — If you have plans for a July 4th picnic or cookout, safety experts are urging you to follow the right steps to ensure safe food prep. The Palmetto Poison Center at the University of South Carolina College of Pharmacy urges everyone to observe safety guidelines in preparing, cooking and storing food in outdoor environments. Food poisoning can…
Local News

Stay safe this 4th, Skip the Sparklers say experts

Crysty Vaughan,

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…
Local News, Richland

Allen University to host ‘Environmental Justice Youth Conference

ABC Columbia Staff,

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) –  Calling all Midlands middle and high school students! Allen University is hosting a Environmental Conference for area youth. Organizers, say if you are passionate about protecting the environment or in search of a new learning opportunity you’re encourage to check out this one day event tailored made for you. Event organizers say the event is designed…