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Grinding Of The Greens
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‘Grinding of the Greens’ helps give your Christmas tree new life

Now that Christmas is over Keep the Midlands Beautiful wants to help you recycle that tree
ABC Columbia Staff,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Keep the Midlands Beautiful invites you to recycle your Christmas tree at Grinding of the Greens. From December 26-January 13, you can drop off your Christmas tree at several locations throughout Richland and Lexington County. Officials say you can drop your tree off at the following locations: Richland County Caughman Rd Park 2733 Trotter Rd, Hopkins M-F…

Local Living Christmas Eve
Local News, News

Local Living for the Holidays

Local Living with ABC Columbia is brought to you by Allure Medical.
ABC Columbia Staff,

Local Living with ABC Columbia is brought to you by Allure Medical. Columbia, SC (WOLO) — The Basilica of Saint Peters Church is hosting its 36th annual Christmas Feast Saturday! It takes place at the church on Assembly Street from 11 to 1 in the afternoon. Guest can expect to receive their dinner along with a backpack full of wool…

Consumer News Christmas Eve
Local News, National News, News

A look at what is happening in your Consumer News

Consumer News with ABC Columbia is brought to you by Grow Financial.
ABC Columbia Staff,

Consumer News with ABC Columbia is brought to you by Grow Financial. (CNN) — If prices seem particularly high… you’re right. In fact, inflation is hitting the highest level in 39 years. Thursday the Bureau of Economic Analysis reported that U.S. inflation rose 5-point 7 percent in the 12 months ending in November. That’s the fastest increase in consumer spending…

Local News, National News, News

Track Santa Claus as he makes his way to the Midlands

You and your children can watch Santa as he gets closer in real time
ABC Columbia Staff,

Columbia, SC (WOLO) —  You can track Santa as he makes his way to the Midlands. noradsanta.org has your holiday countdown, complete with games, music and more. This is a holiday tradition that was started back in 19-55 when the Continental Air Defense Command Operations Center started receiving calls from kids asking for Santa. It appears watching Santa make his…
Local News, Politics, State

Civil rights organizations file lawsuit against SC

Rob Dew,

Columbia, S.C. (AP)–Two civil rights groups are suing South Carolina over its newly drawn state House maps. The NAACP and the American Civil Liberties Union say the maps discriminate against Black people by diluting their voting power. They also say lawmakers are taking too long to approve U.S. House maps. The maps were passed by the Republican-dominated General Assembly earlier…
Lexington, Local News, News

Crews respond to fire at pet food plant

Rob Dew,

Source: Lexington Co. Lexington Co., S.C. (WOLO)– Fire crews from Lexington, Batesburg, and West Columbia responded to a fire Thursday night at the Diamond pet food plant on Woodtrail Drive. Officials say the fire started in one of the plant’s dryers. No injuries were reported. Categories: Lexington, Local News, News

Shooting
Local News, News, Richland

Richland Co. investigates deadly shooting

RCSD says the male victim was located outside of a home
ABC Columbia Staff,

Columbia, SC (WOLO) — The Richland County Sheriff’s Department is asking members of the public for their help as they investigate a shooting that left one man dead Thursday night. According to officials, deputies were called to the 2500 block of Crofton Way around 6:30 P.M. after getting a report of shots fired. When deputies arrived they say they located…