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Fewer bellringers means fewer donations at the Salvation Army of the Midlands

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – The Salvation Army of the Midlands says there is a decrease in kettle workers and donations this Christmas.  The organization says the decrease in donations aren’t due to the lack of giving but to the shortage of kettle workers. Salvation Army’s Area Commander Major Mark Craddock says it has been difficult to hire workers during the pandemic. …

Consumer News: Develop These Four Habits to Improve Your Credit

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Columbia, SC (WOLO) — Consumer News with ABC Columbia is brought to you by Grow Financial. Develop These Four Habits to Improve Your Credit If you find yourself worrying about your credit score, you aren’t alone. Most of us care about having better credit scores, not only because boosting your credit score feels like a personal win, but also because…

Outgoing Columbia City Mayor oversees final council meeting

Mayor Steve Benjamin announced he would not seek re-election earlier this year

Columbia, SC (WOLO) — It was a historic day during Tuesday’s Columbia City council meeting. Mayor Steve Benjamin presided over his final council meeting after three terms as the 44th Mayor of the Capital city. In February,  Benjamin announced that he would not be seeking re-election for Mayor of Columbia. This week Benjamin it was announced that Benjamin has been…