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Be an Angel, Check out the Salvation Army Angel Tree and Give

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,…

Customers eager to jump start Black Friday shopping

Columbia, SC (WOLO) —Right now you may be finishing up turkey dinner. but some folks are already out shopping. Every year Black Friday hours change and seem to come earlier and earlier, and customers don’t seem to mind. Shoppers are already taking advantage of the deals, many say the earlier the better. At Hamricks stores and JCpenney the doors were…

Area churches feed those in need for Thanksgiving

Columbia, SC (WOLO) —As so many of you enjoy family and a good helping of Thanksgiving turkey and stuffing…. There are others here in the midlands who would go without…if not for the help of area churches and hundreds of volunteers. Every year Saint Peter’s Catholic Church and Columbia’s First Baptist get together to serve the homeless and the hungry…

‘Senior Pet’ Adoption Special underway through November 30th

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– November is ‘Senior’ pet month and the City of Columbia Animal Services is offering up a special deal.  Officials say during the month of November all adoption fees will be waived for all dogs and cats that are 5 years and older. All adoptions include spay/neuter, microchip, Feline Leukemia/Heartworm Test, initial vaccines and deworming WHAT:   Adopt a Senior…

Comet Bus Route makes Changes for Holiday and Black Friday

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–You an expect some local travel changes due to the holidays. The COMET Transit services will not be in operation Thanksgiving. The COMET also announced a schedule change for Friday. On November 23, the COMET will be operating on its Saturday schedule for Black Friday. There will be no service on Routes 46, 47, 52X, 53X, 62 and…

‘Columbia’s Holiday Ice’ skating rink to open Thanksgiving

COLUMBIA S.C. (WOLO)-  Get ready for snow and ice this Thanksgiving, at least on the rink. The City of Columbia’s outdoor ice skating rink opens Thanksgiving day. The attraction, formerly “Main Street ICE” is now “Columbia’s Holiday ICE”. It will be located at Columbiana Centre from Thursday November 22nd up until Monday January 21st! The ice skating rink will be located outside…

Gas Prices continue to drop this Thanksgiving Holiday

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Here is something to be thankful for on Thanksgiving, gas prices have dropped and will continue to drop.  According to AAA, gas prices in South Carolina have dropped 27 cents over the past month, and prices are expected to continue to drop. Drivers in South Carolina are paying an average of $2.32. The national gas average is $2.62, which…

Familiar Red Kettles are back for the Holiday Season

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–While you are out this holiday, listen for the familiar sound of the Red Kettle bells. Bell ringers will once again greet you as  the Salvation Army Red Kettle campaign kicks off. Officials are hoping you can help them ring in the holiday season with a little change from your purse or wallet. Each year the Salvation Army’s…