The event started as a way of celebrating the townโs 200 anniversary, but has now been around for more than two decades. It welcomes competitors from all over the Carolinas.
Polls closed just a few hours ago, as Columbia residents cast their vote for the city's next mayor. ABC Columbia's Alex Tejada was live at Daniel Rickenmann's watch party on Main Street.ย
Voters have been heading to the polls across the Midlands for municipal elections. In Columbia, voters are choosing a new mayor. ABC Columbia's Miya Payton has more on voter turnout at the polls.
The Richland County Sheriff's Department says a warden employed by the South Carolina Department of Corrections was arrested after a reported domestic violence incident Monday night.ย
Harvest Hope Food Bank is asking for the communityโs help as it struggles due to the ongoing supply chain issues. ABC Columbiaโs Miya Payton has more on how the food bank is working to manage the shortage and late food deliveries.
A new pizza restaurant in Five Points is relying on the Midlands to join in and help their business grow. In our Midlands Strong series, our Josh Berry visited the pizzeria to get a slice of pie.