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Ready! Shoppers Hits Stores Early on Thanksgiving

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Tis the season…. every year Black Friday gets earlier and earlier… And this year some stores opened on Thanksgiving afternoon, before the turkey was even cold. Thursday night shoppers were already taking advantage of the deals, many say the earlier the better. At JC Penney at Columbiana Center, the lines were long. The doors opened well before 6pm…

St. Peter’s and First Baptist Church Make Thanksgiving Feast For Those Less Fortunate

Columbia, SC (WOLO)– It Is a long-running tradition here in Columbia.  Hundreds in the community gather at the Coliseum for a special thanksgiving meal, prepared by more than 200 volunteers. “I believe there’s nothing like being around your family, your friends, the individuals you grew up with, you know, to share a nice meal with. To all come together and…

Church Thanksgiving Feast for the Community

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– A long-running tradition in Columbia is helping feed the less fortunate in our community. The special Thanksgiving meal was prepared by more than 200 volunteers from two area churches, St Peters Catholic Church and First Baptist Columbia. ABC Columbia’s Angela Rogers takes us to there. “I believe there’s nothing like being around your family, your friends, the individuals…

Cayce Police Searching for Armed Robbery Suspect

CAYCE, SC (WOLO)–Cayce Police are searching for an armed robbery suspect, accused of robbing the Corner Pantry at 2931 Charleston Hwy in Cayce on November 22nd. Police say the suspect grabbed at his waist to indicate he had a gun and went behind the counter to get the money from the clerk. Police say the suspect also grabbed a wallet from a customer….

Midlands Stores Prepping for Black Friday

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– It’s that time of year when shoppers are searching for low prices and big bargains for Black Friday. Stores in the Midlands stores are preparing for the big day. ABC Columbia visited the Walmart ,out in Irmo, where retailers say they’re ready to get you anything you need. Walmart opens at 6pm on Thanksgiving. Categories: Local News, News…

Stop by the Salvation Army Angel Tree and Give this Christmas

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–If you are planning your holiday shopping, please stop by the Salvation Army’s Angel Tree. ABC Columbia is a proud partner of the effort to make sure every child in the Midlands has at least one gift this Christmas. The Angel Trees will be at Columbiana Centre in the JC Penney Court and at Columbia Place Mall, through December …

Happy Thanksgiving from ABC Columbia

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — Happy Thanksgiving! From all of us at ABC Columbia to you and your family, we wish you an enjoyable and happy Thanksgiving! Be safe and enjoy your holiday! We will have our normal newscasts at 5am, 6pm and 11pm on Thanksgiving Day – Live from Main and Gervais!       Image:”Good Morning America.” Heidi Gutman/ABC…

Scana Sued

Columbia, SC (WOLO) — A Midlands County is suing one of the utility companies that abandoned construction at the VC Summer Nuclear Facility. The Post and Courier reports Fairfield County Council voted to sue Scana Corporation over the cancellation of two nuclear reactors at the Jenkinsville Facility. A spokesperson for SCANA says the company will not discuss pending litigation. Categories:…