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ABC Columbia News Live Update : Midlands Gives

Columbia, SC (WOLO) — Midlands Gives is underway. ABC Columbia News is following the Midlands Gives 24 hour fundraiser. See where we are so far as Josh Berry watches your donations come in. To donate all you have to do is go to http://Midlandsgives.org Categories: ABC Columbia News Update (First Row), Digital Exclusives and Features, Local News, News

Manufacturer to Open Union County Facility, Bring New Jobs

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–A manufacturer is locating its’ new operations to South Carolina. According to the Governor’s office, Kemper Corporation, a manufacturer of cargo securement products, is locating production operations in Union County. The project is expected to bring $1.9 million of capital investment and lead to the creation of 28 new jobs, say officials. Governor Henry McMaster is reacting to the…

Prosecutors say unsolicited packages have been sent to School Aged Children

ANDALUSIA, Ala. (AP) – Prosecutors say unsolicited packages have been sent to two Alabama girls that were addressed to them in care of their elementary school. The Covington County District Attorney’s Office tells news outlets the Phenix City girls received the packages over the week. The office also said in a Facebook post on Sunday that authorities including the FBI…

U.S. Represenatative Mark Sanford Responds to TV Ad

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) – U.S. Rep. Mark Sanford is dismissing criticism from a Republican primary challenger that he doesn’t support the policies of President Donald Trump. A new TV ad from state Rep. Katie Arrington features clips of Sanford speaking critically of some of Trump’s actions as president while “#NeverTrumper Mark Sanford” appears on-screen. Arrington then says she wants to…

Good Morning Curtis- Midlands Gives On-line Fundraising

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)- One of the largest annual fundraising efforts in South Carolina is underway. “Midlands Gives” kicked off at Midnight, last night. As of Noon donations reached over $750,000. The 24-hour online giving challenge… brings the community together as one to raise money and awareness for Midlands non-profits. ABC Columbia is a proud media partner,  we were live with Curtis Wilson…

Midlands Gives Underway- Live with Good Morning Curtis

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–One of the largest annual fundraising efforts in South Carolina is underway. “Midlands Gives” kicked off at Midnight, last night. The 24-hour online giving challenge… brings the community together as one to raise money and awareness for Midlands non-profits. ABC Columbia is a proud media partner, you can join Curtis Wilson live Tuesday morning on Good Morning Colmbia…

Dream Riders Hope to Rein in Donations During Midlands Gives

It’s that time of year again when you can make a difference in the Midlands. The 5th annual Midlands Gives kicks off at midnight. The event allows residents to be a philanthropist by donating to nearly 400 non-profits. The non-profit, Dream Riders uses horses as therapy for people with special needs. Like many of the featured non-profits apart of Midlands…

‘Small Business Week’ Showing Off Big Changes On Main Street

  Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)– Monday kicked off Small business week in Columbia and local businesses are really booming, especially on Main Street. Whether you are looking for something sweet, savory, something fun, or for frills, local businesses in Columbia have it all. “We all do something a little bit different, we bring something new and fun to the table, and…