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You can still be an ‘Angel’ to a child in need this holiday

Columbia, SC (WOLO) — The Salvation Army is working to help Santa deliver presents to children in our area. This year, community members are supporting 25-hundred children in the Midlands thanks to your donations made to the ‘Angel Tree Project’. Thousands of toys are coming in to the warehouse, but you still have time to give. The salvation army is…

Local Living: Columbia Christmas Pageant and Nutcracker

Crysty Vaughan takes a look at some of the Holiday Happenings in Local Living

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– In our look at Local Living, a holiday tradition hits the stage this weekend. Friday night the annual Columbia Christmas Pageant will light up the stage at First Baptist Church in Columbia. Hundreds of children and adults make up the cast, along with a choir and orchestra, while telling the Christmas story in song. The pageant also…

A look back at your most popular Google searches of 2019

(CNN)—-In 2019, people across the country turned to Google for all the answers. Now, Google has unveiled its 2019 Year In Search, a look at the top trending searches of the year. From the viral sensation of Lil Nas X’s song “Old Town Road” to Billy Porter’s extravagant red carpet ensembles, the year’s most popular searches have been laid out for all to see,…

Local Living: Candlelight Tours, Carriage rides and Drive through Lights

Crysty Vaughan takes a look at some of the Holiday Happenings in Local Living

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– If you would like to take a walk back in time for this holiday season, Historic Columbia is offering Candlelight Tours of the Robert Mills House and the Hampton Preston Mansion. The event includes live music, children’s activities, and hot chocolate. The tours cost $15 for adults and take place Saturday, December 14, 5:30 – 9 p.m….

Holiday Market Square to showcase work by Department of Disabilities crafters

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– You have a chance to get a one of a kind Christmas gift. Thursday, the Department of Disabilities and Special Needs is holding its first ever holiday market at its office on Harden Street Extension. Organizers say they are using the event to showcase the great products that people with special needs produce. The event runs 9am-…