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Red Kettle Campaign underway- Salvation Army’s largest fundraiser

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The familiar Red Kettle’s are up at area locations in the Midlands. Each year the Salvation Army’s Red Kettle campaign raises thousands of dollars for those in need, here in the midlands and across the world. The tradition of the Red Kettle campaign dates back to 1891. Stop by and drop in some change if you can!…

Pet Adoption Deal from Columbia Animal Services for the Holidays

Source: @CityofColumbia – Twitter COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Looking for a furry friend this holiday season? The City of Columbia Animal Service is hosting a “Home for the Holidays” pet adoption event. All pet adoptions are $25 now through the end of the year. You can visit 127 Humane Lane in Columbia to check out the pets. Click here to see…

DHEC: 1,053 new Coronavirus cases in SC

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control, on Sunday,  reported 1,053 new Coronavirus cases in South Carolina and 7 new deaths. Today’s cases and deaths (scdhec.gov/COVID19) Health officials say there were 8,279 individual test results reported statewide yesterday and the Percent positive was 12.7%. DHEC says this brings the total number of confirmed cases to 202,422 and…

DHEC urging SC Residents to get tested, Hosting Midlands testing sites

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control is urging residents to get tested for the Coronavirus on a regular basis, if you are regularly out in the community. Health officials say they are offering dozens of testing sites across the Midlands.   Free DHEC Testing DHEC-sponsored testing is always no-cost and open to anyone regardless…

Prices at the pump drop during Holiday weekend

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–If you’re filling up at the pump this weekend, there is some good news for your wallet. Gas prices are a lot lower today, than in years past. According to AAA, gas prices in South Carolina are among the lowest in the nation. Drivers here were paying around a $1.68 a gallon, headed into the Thanksgiving Holiday. The…