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Angel Trees up through December 9th, Be an Angel

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–If you are out shopping, stop by an ‘Angel Tree’ and become an ‘Angel’ this Christmas. ABC Columbia is a proud sponsor of the Salvation Army’s Angel Tree project. The Angel Tree features the names of children in the Midlands who may not have a visit from Santa without your help. Just grab a name off the tree,…

Local Group Hosting Community Baby Shower in Columbia

COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO) The 5th annual Love Yourself Community Baby Shower is happening Saturday, December 8 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event is meant to empower and assist expecting mothers, as well as mothers of toddlers and newborns in the community. It’s being held at the Katheryn M. Bellfied Booker Washington Heights Cultural Arts Center. For more information, click…

Christmas Donation Party hosted by Columbia Animal Services-here’s how to donate

COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)–Looking to fill some stockings for furry friends this Holiday? The Columbia Animal Services is hosting a Christmas donation party and they’d like to invite you. The Donation party is Saturday, December 15th from 12 p.m. until 2 p.m. at 127 Humane Lane. The Columbia Animal Shelter says it will be collecting items from a wish-list, while serving hot…

Honoring anniversary of Pearl Harbor and the “date which will live in infamy”

(WOLO) – December 7, 1941 as said by President Roosevelt, was “a date which will live in infamy.” The Japanese Imperial Navy hit Pearl Harbor Naval Base in a surprise attack. More than 2,000 Americans died from the bombings. Just one day later the US declared war against Japan, thrusting the nation into World War II. Categories: National News, News

Fake Charities: Scammers using your generosity against you

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)– Everyone is in the giving spirit with the holidays quickly approaching. There are so many great charities to give to this holiday season, but Consumer Affairs says to be wary of charities you don’t know because scammers are ready to take advantage of your generosity. “Literally anyone and everyone fall for these,” Bailey Parker said, a spokesperson with Consumer Affairs….