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…
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…
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…
IRMO, SC (WOLO)–Independence Day was celebrated early over the weekend at Lake Murray. The Lake Murray Country Visitor’s Center hosted a Boat Parade and Fireworks. At Lake Murray Saturday, June 29th, plenty of people got a jump start on 4th of July festivities. People went all out and decorated their boats to showcase their pride for America and the jewel…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– You don’t have to wait until next week to celebrate Independence Day. Lake Murray Country Visitor’s Center has a big event this weekend. At Lake Murray Saturday, June 29th, you can get a jump start on your 4th of July festivities. Lake Murray Country is hosting its Annual Celebration with a Boat parade at Noon Saturday at…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–Celebrating America. Sunday, First Baptist Church of Columbia hosted its annual Carolina Celebration of Liberty. Organizers say it’s the longest running event of its kind in our state. From a parade of flags to indoor fireworks, organizers say the event recognizes and honors those who have fought to preserve our freedom, as well as those who are currently…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The Midlands is celebrating Independence Day. Here’s a look at some July 4th events. July 2 Fort Jackson Hilton Field Torchlight Tattoo Fireworks display and patriotic program Gates open at 4pm Fireworks 9pm Sat., July 2 Boat parade then evening fireworks launched from Spence Island and Dreher Island State Park LEXINGTON COUNTY PEACH FESTIVAL Mon., July 4…
