Author: ABC Columbia Staff

Kids at Palmetto Health Children’s Hospital still got to trick-or-treat

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – Some trick-or-treaters got their candy a little early on Halloween morning. Palmetto Health Richland Children’s Hospital held their annual Halloween Carnival Wednesday (10/31) morning. Hospitalized children and their families had the opportunity to celebrate by playing carnival games and trick-or-treating in the hospital atrium. The Children’s Hospital handles more than 150,000 visits per year. Categories: Local…

Not so spooky Halloween is early sweet treat for kids

Columbia, SC (WOLO) — We’ve been telling you about it for days and tonight the little ghouls and goblins came out to enjoy  a chance to celebrate Halloween early.  The Richland County library got a jump on the holiday fun. This afternoon the library offered a not-so-spooky Halloween stroll down Main street. Several businesses along the Main street corridor opened…

Reminder tips from the Red Cross ahead of Halloween trick-or-treating

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – The Red Cross is offering some advice for trick-or-treaters: Plan the trick-or-treat route so you know where your children are going. Use only flame-resistant costumes. Make sure trick-or-treaters can see and be seen. Give them a flashlight to light their way or add reflective tape to costumes. Never go inside a home to accept treats. If…

Honor the Dream food drive kicks off Monday

Columbia, SC (WOLO) —  It may seem like you have plenty of time, but before you know it Christmas will be here. One area program wants to make sure you can help some who may be less fortunate before getting lost in the holiday hustle and bustle. Starting Monday October 29th, the City of Columbia will kick off their annual…