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Interfaith Thanksgiving Dinner

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Each year as many families gather for food and fun, some in the Midlands go hungry. An annual tradition provides a meal to those who are looking for food and fellowship. The Interfaith Thanksgiving Day dinner is a staple in Columbia, hosted by St Peters Catholic Church and First Baptist Church. Gabrielle Franklin reports.   Categories: Local…

Early Black Friday Shopping in the Midlands

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The doors are open and the cash registers are already ringing up sales. Black Friday actually started on Thanksgiving, in the Midlands some major retailers opened early like Hamrick’s and JC Penney. And shoppers were ready for the deals. At Best Buy on Harbison folks lined up in tents for the 6pm store opening. Among the best…

Some Stores Opening on Thanksgiving

(AP)– Don’t count on Thanksgiving reverting to its traditional status of feasting on turkey and giving thanks. Macy’s plans to open at 5 p.m. on Thanksgiving, with most Macy’s stores closing at 2 a.m., and then reopening at 5 a.m. Friday. It cited “ongoing customer interest in shopping on Thanksgiving, both at Macy’s and at many other retailers.” The department store…

S.C. Democrats and Republicans Respond to Haley’s Cabinet Appointment

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)– South Carolina Republican Party Chairman Matt Moore borrowing Governor Haley’s expression on the day she accepts her nomination. Moore says everyone should be excited about Haley’s appointment. “Governor Haley embodies the American Dream. She has worked her way up from a family of immigrants to being governor, she is an American success story. and she brings a…