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Critical Need for Blood Donations: ABC Columbia Needs Your Help

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – The American Red Cross has a severe winter blood shortage and is issuing an emergency call for blood and platelet donors to make a donation appointment now and help save patient lives. Hectic holiday schedules for many regular blood donors contributed to about 37,000 fewer donations in November and December than what was needed. Snowstorms and severe weather…

Polar Bear Plunge at Lake Carolina

Sunset Park at Lake Carolina | 12 p.m. | $5 - $10

COLUMBIA, SC–Brave the chilly weather and water this Saturday to benefit the Children’s Charities of the Midlands. If you are attending the event you are asked to complete your registration form in advance, and then check in when you arrive. The Polar Plunge will take place at Sunset Park at Lake Carolina starting at 12:00 p.m. Admission to the event…

Airline Travel Advisories for Winter Weather

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The Columbia Metro Airport is preparing for possible winter weather, and so are the airlines. Here’s a look at the Airline Advisory from CAE with some good news for travelers who may need to change flights due to the weather: Airlines have issued travel advisories for numerous cities in the Southeast ahead of forecast winter weather. Those…

Gas Prices/Macy’s Closings: Consumer Minute

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The New year means cash for on-line retailers, according to experts, the holiday season was good for on-line sales. But brick and mortar stores saw traffic due to deep discounts. It may not be a good year for stores in 2017 , with more closings expected. This week Macy’s reported falling sales. Macy’s also says it will…