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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

Gas prices could still be high for the holiday

Columbia drivers are paying an average of $3.02 a gallon

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– If you are hitting the road for the holiday, gas prices are still high, but they could soon go down. According to columbiagasprices.com, Columbia is averaging $3.02 a gallon. That is $1.20 more expensive than this time last year. Experts, however, anticipate a drop soon after President Joe Biden on Tuesday announced the U.S. will release 50…

SC Highway Patrol on the roads to keep you safe this Holiday

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Holiday travel is underway, on the roads and in the air. If you are hitting the road- expect heavy traffic. According to the South Carolina Highway Patrol, you could see heavily congested areas especially along I-20. South Carolina troopers remind you to reduce your speed, keep a safe following distance, and always wear a seat belt. Categories:…