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Track Santa and help the American Red Cross with the touch of a button Christmas Eve

Tyler Ryan spoke with Jeff Jones from Onstar about their annual partnership with NORAD
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NORTH POLE (WOLO) – For the tenth year, owners of GM vehicles that are equipped with Onstar, can track Santa’s trip on Christmas Eve, and help raise money for the American Red Cross, simply by pushing the blue button and asking where his Sleigh.  Onstar has once again partnered with North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) to track the journey…

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Help CFD Feed the Community Friday

Tyler Ryan speaks with CFD Chief Aubrey Jenkins about the annual Firefighters Feeding Families Food Drive
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COLUMBIA SC (WOLO) – For the second year in a row, the Columbia Fire Department is feeling the Holiday spirit by joining with the community to collect food in the Firefighters Feeding Families Holiday Food Drive. According to Chief Jenkins, this year’s drop off date is Friday, December 17th at Columbia Fire Department Headquarters, located at 1800 Laurel Street in…

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The Second Operation Blue Christmas promises to feed law enforcement

Tyler Ryan speaks with State Representative Chris Wooten about a multi-district effort to feed police
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LEXINGTON SC (WOLO) – For the second year, State Representative Chris Wooten (District 69), is asking the community to come together and help give a little Christmas bonus to Law Enforcement in Lexington. Wooten says the program, Operation Blue Christmas, aims to give Officers a $25 gift card to local restaurants started last year in District 69, and this year,…
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Tis the season: Salvation Army Red Kettles up across Midlands

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COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The Salvation Army’s familiar Red Kettles are up across town. You can find Red Kettles at over 60 locations across the Midlands. All of the money stays local and you can drop in a few dollars, change or even donate online Red Kettle donations: https://give-sw.salvationarmy.org/campaign/the-salvation-army-red-kettles-2021/c357930 Categories: Digital Exclusives and Features, Local News Tags: salvation army red kettle

Sweet Xmas Cheer
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Woman turns home into sweet holiday treat

A real life house that looks to good to be true
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(CNN) — One Virginia woman gives new meaning to ‘Home Sweet Home’ with a life sized gingerbread house she says she hopes gets people in her neighborhood into the holiday spirit, one sweet treat at a time. That was the primary goal for one woman as she created a real life “gingerbread house.” Any Nay has more. Categories: Digital Exclusives…

Holiday Windows Are Back
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Holiday light displays return to NYC store windows

A Christmas classic tradition is back as people feel more comfortable window shopping for the holidays
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(CNN) — New lavish light window displays are back to spreading holiday cheer in New York this year. Retailers want to make holiday shopping experience extra special this year,  especially after 2020. Alexandra Field reports. Categories: Digital Exclusives and Features, National News, News

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Local Living: Christmas Lights in Columbia and Monster Jam!

Local Living with ABC Columbia is brought to you by Allure Medical
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COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)- Local Living with ABC Columbia is brought to you by Allure Medical. You can join the animals at Riverbanks Zoo for a happy holiday. Riverbanks’ Zoo is hosting “Lights before Christmas” on select evenings throughout the month of December. For more information on dates, tickets and times, click here https://www.riverbanks.org/events/lights-before-christmas The State Fairgrounds is also lighting up for…