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Be an Angel: Salvation Army Trees in area malls, locations

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Tis the season to be an Angel. You have the chance to make the holidays special for a child in need this year.  You can stop by the Salvation Army’s Angel Tree located at the Columbiana Centre mall, as well as the Walmart on Dutch Fork Road and all Lexington Starbucks locations. On the Angel Trees, you’ll…

DHEC, City of Columbia hosting free vaccine clinics

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–The City of Columbia is partnering with DHEC to get COVID-19 shots in arms. They are hosting several free clinics across the state and a few clinics on Wednesdays. According to a release, DHEC will distribute Pfizer and Johnson & Johnson to citizens. The vaccination clinics will be from 1 p.m. until 5 p.m. The next clinic will…

Salvation Army Red Kettle Campaign underway

Ringing in the holiday season with the familiar Red Kettles

  COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– If you are headed to do some Holiday shopping, stop by one of the familiar Red Kettles and drop in some change. This week the Salvation Army officially kicked off its annual Red Kettle campaign as part of the holiday season. You can find out ways to donate as well as how and where to volunteer…

Local Living: After Turkey Day Trot and Seasonal Lights

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Local Living with ABC Columbia is brought to you by Allure Medical. You can burn some calories for a good cause after your Thanksgiving dinner. The Shandon Neighborhood Council is having their Turkey Trot and Burn 5K Friday at 10 a.m. It takes place at Shandon Presbyterian Church. You can also wear your most creative Thanksgiving attire for…

Tis the season: Angel Trees up across the Midlands

ABC Columbia image COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–If you want to be a secret Santa for a Midlands child this year, you can stop by the Salvation Army Angel Tree. Angel Trees are up at Columbiana Centre in the JC Penney court and at participating Lexington Starbucks and the Walmart Ballentine. Stop by a tree and donate a gift to a child…

Thanksgiving feast for soldiers at Fort Jackson

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – Fort Jackson’s Army Drill Sergeant Academy candidates enjoyed quite the feast today.  The men and women make sacrifices to serve and protect including being away from their families during the holidays. It is not easy being away from family during the holidays but throw in delicious food and laughter around the table, soldiers were reminded there…

Local Living: Christmas Lights on the River and Turkey Trots

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Local Living with ABC Columbia is brought to you by Allure Medical. You can burn some calories for a good cause before your Thanksgiving dinner. The 17th Annual Turkey Day 5K is Thanksgiving morning at 8am at Colonial Life Arena. The Boys and Girls Clubs of the Midlands hosts the event. It is the organizations’ largest fundraiser of…

Consumer News: The Cost of Thanksgiving Dinner

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CNN- In Consumer news, It may cost you more to put that turkey and all those sides on the table for Thanksgiving. One survey says prices range from 5 to 14 percent more. John Lorinc explains. Categories: Local News Tags: consumer news