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Good Night Lights event held at Prisma Health Children’s Hospital

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- Prisma Health Children’s Hospital in the Midlands lit up the night and hearts of young patients and families on Sunday, December 5th. The Good Night Lights event was held on the Columbia hospital campus. Santa, Columbia Fire Department, and other first responders paraded around the hospital campus to shine lights toward patients’ windows to help send well…

Historic Columbia’s Homes for the Holiday Tour

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – Many people were eager to tour two of Columbia’s most historic neighborhoods this weekend. Residents of Shandon and Hollywood-rose Hill welcomed visitors to the annual Homes for the Holidays Tour. Visitors were able to enjoy good food from local restaurants and holiday music. Every year organizers aim to bring local food, art and culture to the…

Tis the Season: Red Kettles out across the Midlands

Salvation Army Red Kettles now up in area locations

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: Local News Tags: salvation army red kettle

RCSD shares tips on Protecting your packages from Porch Pirates

RCSD: Uptick in package thefts already this season

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Porch Pirates are at it again in the Midlands.  The Richland County Sheriff’s Department says they have seen an uptick in package thefts already this season. RCSD Investigator Mark Laureano says if you’re not at home during package arrival ask a neighbor to be on the look out to get it for you or invest in a…

Local businesses dealing with Supply Chain issues

Locally owned businesses say they are enjoying an increase in foot traffic this Holiday

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)- As more stores welcome the holiday season, locally owned businesses  say they are enjoying an increase in foot traffic. However, the impact of the pandemic can still be felt by some stores in the area, especially when it comes to supply chain issues and the amount of merchandise. We spoke with Owners at Revente in Five Points…

Columbia Police search for driver accused of shooting at motorist

CPD says the incident took place along Spears Creek Church Road

Columbia, SC (WOLO) — The Columbia Police department continues searching for the pick-up truck captured in surveillance image following a shooting Wednesday. Authorities say the driver of the truck is accused of firing a shot at another vehicle along Spears Creek Church Road. According to police, the driver of the other vehicle says both cars were traveling north when the…