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‘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…

Church set to cook Thanksgiving meal to be thankful for

Columbia, SC (WOLO) — Local volunteers are ready to serve up a traditional Thanksgiving meal in downtown Columbia. It’s part of an annual tradition where each year St. Peters Catholic church” and First Baptist church come together to feed the hungry. Thursday morning  starting at 11 in the morning until one in the afternoon, they’ll offer the free dishes with…