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Arbor Day Celebrated in City of Columbia

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–The City of Columbia celebrated South Carolina Arbor Day Friday at South Kilbourne Elementary School. Arbor Day is an International holiday that celebrates trees and the many benefits that they provide to the environment. Some of the organizations that took part in the celebration include “The Columbia Tree and Appearance Commission” and the “Columbia Garden Club”. Categories: Local…

Tips to protect your account from hackers this holiday

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO): ‘Tis the season of Holiday shopping and for many of us, shopping online is just so much easier than running to the store. For hackers who are ready to play the Grinch, ‘tis the season to steal Christmas. The season of giving is wonderful, but you don’t want to give hackers information that can lead to headaches…

Winter weather advisory for several Midlands counties

COLUMBIA,  S.C (WOLO)– According to the National weather service out of Columbia, a winter weather advisory is in effect for the Northern portions of Newberry, Fairfield and Kershaw Counties from 9pm Saturday to 7pm Monday. An advisory means light freezing rain possibly mixed with sleet. According to the National weather service, Northern portions of Newberry, Fairfield and Kershaw Counties are…

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…