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South Carolinians celebrate independence during annual Lexington County Peach Festival
GILBERT, S.C. (WIS) - The Gilbert Community Club is hosting its annual Lexington County Peach Festival. Year after year, families, vendors, community groups and more come together for one simple thing -- the peach. The festival is celebrated during the Fourth of July and sees at least 50,000 people throughout...
Firework Ordinances in the Midlands
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)– There are certain ordinances to follow if you’re setting off fireworks on the 4th. Deputies say in unincorporated parts of Lexington County, fireworks can be shot off from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. Violators could get a noise ordinance ticket, which carries a fine of...
McMaster vetoes 21 items in state budget
Columbia, S.C. (WACH) — The governor used his veto pen to strike 21 items from the state's budget. What he really wanted people to know is how disappointed he was about the work that didn't get done this legislative session. "They made some progress but not nearly enough," said...
"It's not working:" Families of inmates at Alvin S Glenn Detention Center say more needs to be done
COLUMBIA, S.C. — The Richland County Council met Tuesday about a whole host of issues, but before the meeting, attorneys, family members and friends of inmates at the Alvin S Glenn Detention Center gathered to speak out about what their loved ones are going through. Marie King's son is...
Columbia Animal Services Hosts Adoption Event
COLUMBIA—Join Columbia Animal Services for the upcoming Pups & Pints event at Steel Hands Brewing on July 13. This event offers a fantastic opportunity to meet adoptable dogs while enjoying food and beer in a relaxed atmosphere. Adoption fees will be waived, so consider welcoming a furry friend into...
Residents at Christopher Towers face summer heat without A/C
COLUMBIA, S.C. — Senior citizens residing at Christopher Towers in Five Points are facing sweltering conditions as the building's air conditioning system remains out of service for over 24 hours. "I got up and couldn’t even sleep because it was so hot," said David Cooper who lives in Christopher...
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