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It’s the season of giving: Here’s how to donate to the Angel Tree and Red Kettle

Salvation Army Angel Trees and Red Kettles up in area locations for you to help make a child's Christmas wish come true
Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–Tis the season for the sounds of the familiar Red Kettle. This year the Salvation Army is going high tech. Even if you don’t have any cash or change, to drop in, you can still donate. This year, you can give using Apple or Google pay. You can find red kettles at over 60 locations across the midlands….
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Local Living: Swan Lake gets ready to Light up for the Holidays and more

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

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–The holiday lights are twinkling across the Midlands. On Wednesday, November 27 you can take a drive and see the Holiday Lights on the River at Saluda Shoals Park. There will be more than 350 animated light displays. The drive through display runs each night from 6pm to 10pm through December 31, 2019. For more information click here…
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Local Living: Time for Holiday Lights in the Midlands

Crysty Vaughan takes a look at some of the Christmas Light Displays in Local Living
Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–It’s time for the Holiday season, so get ready to go wild with more than a million twinkling lights. Riverbanks Zoo’s annual’ ‘Lights Before Christmas’ is now open. The event features a light display, visits with Santa, hot cocoa and more. The ‘Lights Before Christmas’ runs on certain nights through December 30, 2019. You are encouraged to purchase…
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Local Living: Dancing with the Stars Live headed to Columbia, plus ‘Mister Rogers’ movie review

DANCING WITH THE STARS: LIVE! – 2020 TOUR DANCES ACROSS THE US THIS WINTER!
Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Topping our look at Local Living, one of America’s favorite dance shows is set to take the stage at the Township Auditorium. “Dancing with the Stars Live Tour 2020″ will be in Columbia on Friday, February 28, 2020 at 8pm. Tickets are on sale now. The production will feature fan favorite professional dancers as seen on ABC’S…
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Riverbanks Zoo annual ‘Lights before Christmas’ starts this weekend

ABC Columbia Staff,

Columbia, SC (WOLO) –Go a little wild this holiday season. Riverbanks zoo’s ‘Lights Before Christmas’ is here once again. The annual display starts this weekend and will runs through December 30th where you and the family can get in the holiday spirit. The zoo features nearly one million twinkling lights, visits with good ole Saint Nick, hot cocoa, and of…
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Tis the Season: Angel Trees are now up around the Midlands

Salvation Army Angel Trees now up in area locations for you to help make a child's Christmas wish come true
Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Calling all of Santa’s helpers! You have a chance to help ABC Columbia make a child’s Christmas wish come true. The Salvation Army Angel Trees are up in area locations for the holidays. On the trees, you’ll find the names of children in need and some toys or clothes, that they hope to get for Christmas. Just…
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Local Living: Holiday Lights, Governor’s Carolighting, Gems and more

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

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–Let’s take a look at some happenings this weekend in Local Living. Are you looking to find a few gems? The Annual Columbia Gem and Mineral show is shining bright this weekend at the Jamil Temple off St Andrews Road. The 52nd annual event runs Friday through Sunday. Rough cut gems, fossils, gold, even beads, are all featured….