Author: Maria Szatkowski
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‘People still die from it,’ World AIDS Day event held at State House

South Carolina is playing a role as part of a national strategy to end the HIV epidemic.
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Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) — South Carolina is playing a role as part of a national strategy to end the HIV epidemic. In honor of World AIDS Day on Dec. 1, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control joined with other agencies for a day-long event on Monday. ‘Ending the Epidemics S.C’ was held at the State House. “Although…
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Local stores and parking lots crowded as Black Friday deals attract shoppers

Even though some stores open on Thanksgiving, all stores were open early Friday morning as Black Friday kicked off.  
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Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) — Even though some stores open on Thanksgiving, all stores were open early Friday morning as Black Friday kicked off. “We’ve been up since 5:00 this morning,” said Marquis Malone-Crocker, who was out Black Friday shopping. With all the deals and savings, you really can’t top some of the specials that Black Friday offers. “Oh, it’s an…
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‘Really blessed that these churches come together,’ Hundreds attend 29th annual Interfaith Thanksgiving Lunch

For almost three decades, St. Peter's Catholic Church and First Baptist Church of Columbia have been providing a Thanksgiving lunch to less fortunate in the city.
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Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) — For almost three decades, St. Peter’s Catholic Church and First Baptist Church of Columbia have been providing a Thanksgiving lunch to less fortunate in the city. This year was no different. “We want this to be a place of peace where they can come, and they can just relax,” said Ron Paull, Coordinator with First Baptist…
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Staying safe on the roads during ‘Blackout Wednesday’

The Wednesday before Thanksgiving is a historically busy travel day across the country, but Wednesday night is also known as one of the biggest drinking nights of the year.
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Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) — The Wednesday before Thanksgiving is a historically busy travel day across the country, but Wednesday night is also known as one of the biggest drinking nights of the year. The night before Thanksgiving can be known as ‘Whiskey Wednesday,’ ‘Drinksgiving,’ or perhaps the most common name of ‘Blackout Wednesday.’ People are known to go out and…
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S.C. holds N.C.-based charity in contempt of court, issues bench warrant for CEO

For the first time ever, the South Carolina Administrative Law Court is issuing a bench warrant for the CEO of a charitable group.
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Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) — For the first time ever, the South Carolina Administrative Law Court is issuing a bench warrant for the CEO of a charitable group. The group, Miracle House of Hope Ministries, is based out of Charlotte, N.C. Miracle House of Hope is held in contempt after a hearing in court established that the charity was continuing to…
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Salvation Army of the Midlands kicks off Red Kettle Campaign, offers new way to donate

The Salvation Army's Red Kettle Campaign is officially underway in the Midlands, after a ceremony was held Monday morning at the State House.
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  Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) — The Salvation Army’s Red Kettle Campaign is officially underway in the Midlands, after a ceremony was held Monday morning at the State House. This year, there’s a new option for those who wish to donate. “The iconic Red Kettles mean it’s time to raise money for the Salvation Army, so we can go out and…
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Dawn Staley honors local grandparents with breakfast

Grandparents are important figures in any family, but often may be forgotten. Staley is making sure that once a year they're remembered.
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West Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) — The roles grandparents play in the lives of their children and grandchildren is vital. In recognition of their hard work, University of South Carolina Women’s Basketball Head Coach Dawn Staley honored them with a breakfast. “We recognize the backbone of families,” said Staley. Grandparents are important figures in any family, but often may be forgotten….
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Day of giving for all at Lexington’s 2nd Bountiful Harvest

Thursday was a day of giving in Lexington, as hundreds of people were fed or could take food home at the 'Bountiful Harvest.'
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Lexington, S.C. (WOLO) — Thursday was a day of giving in Lexington, as hundreds of people were fed or could take food home at the ‘Bountiful Harvest.’ They could also give back and help people in the community. This year the BI-LO Gives Foundation also donated 300 bags of fresh produce and turkeys, just in time for Thanksgiving. “Maybe you…
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10 S.C. charitable organizations honored as Angels of 2019

The South Carolina Secretary of State has recognized 10 charitable organizations from across the state for the work that they do.
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Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) — The South Carolina Secretary of State has recognized 10 charitable organizations from across the state for the work that they do. This is the 24th year charities have been recognized as ‘Angels,’ and those chosen for the 2019 list were honored Wednesday morning. “We have over 13,000 charities registered in South Carolina. And thank goodness there’s…
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Group donates Electronic Storage Detection K-9 to help protect children in Richland Co.

K-9 Oakley is an 18-month-old English Labrador whose main task is to protect children.
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Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) — The Richland Co. Sheriff’ Department now has a new deputy who is trained to find electronic storage devices. K-9 Oakley is an 18-month-old English Labrador whose main task is to protect children. “We’ve got sexual predators, we got child molesters, we got human traffickers; we’ve got monsters out there in our community that are preying on…

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