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Concert to Benefit Toys for Tots

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – A concert benefiting Toys for Tots will be held Sunday, December 4, at Music Farm Columbia. Bring a new, unwrapped toy and pay $5 at the door, or pay $15 without a toy. Doors open at 6 p.m. and the music starts at 7 p.m. Watch the video to hear what local bands will be performing…

Restoring Hope for Flood Victims This Holiday Season

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – United Way of the Midlands, which launched its “Restoring Hope” initiative in October, is continuing its push to get flood victims back in their homes this holiday season. Since starting the initiative one year after the historic flood, United Way says it’s restored 90 homes in Richland and Lexington Counties. 29 homes are in progress. The…

The next time you listen to the Piano, try some pastrami

The next time you listen to the Piano, try some pastrami

Although pastrami may not be your first thought, when it comes to settling in for some piano played by a renowned pianist like Marina Lomazov, the Columbia Jewish Heritage Initiative is suggesting you give it a try.  In fact, so you don’t go too far out on a limb, they are inviting the public to the Piano and Pastrami fundraiser…

Holiday Box Office Spending

NEW YORK (AP) _ Disney’s South Pacific animated tale “Moana” fell short of a “Frozen”-sized debut but nevertheless dominated the Thanksgiving box office with an estimated $81.1 million over the five-day weekend. The well-reviewed “Moana,” about a princess’s mythical journey in ancient Polynesia, earned $55.5 million from Friday to Sunday in North America, according to studio estimates Sunday. Though it…

Richland Co. Recreation Commission Testify Before Governor’s Office

Governor Nikki Haley recommends that all seven of the Richland County Recreation Board members be removed from the committee. Four members have already resigned but the remaining three took the opportunity to speak on their involvement in the commission and the controversy surrounding the group. “Today’s actions are the result of a conspiracy to destroy the Richland County Recreation Commission.”…