A look at what is happening in your Consumer News
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Track Santa Claus as he makes his way to the Midlands
Columbia, SC (WOLO) -- You can track Santa as he makes his way to the Midlands. noradsanta.org has your holiday countdown, complete with games, music and more. This is a holiday tradition that was…
Civil rights organizations file lawsuit against SC
Columbia, S.C. (AP)--Two civil rights groups are suing South Carolina over its newly drawn state House maps. The NAACP and the American Civil Liberties Union say the maps discriminate against Black people by diluting their voting power. They also say…
Crews respond to fire at pet food plant
Lexington Co., S.C. (WOLO)-- Fire crews from Lexington, Batesburg, and West Columbia responded to a fire Thursday night at the Diamond pet food plant on Woodtrail Drive. Officials say the fire started in…
Richland Co. investigates deadly shooting
Columbia, SC (WOLO) --- The Richland County Sheriff’s Department is asking members of the public for their help as they investigate a shooting that left one man dead Thursday night. According to officials, deputies were called to the 2500 block…
Local Living: Columbia Animal Services "Home for the Holidays" adoption special, catch a Christmas classic at the State Museum and more!
Local Living: Columbia Animal Services "Home for the Holidays" adoption special, catch a Christmas classic at the State Museum and more!
Recycle your Christmas tree with the Grinding of the Greens in the Midlands
Keep the Midlands Beautiful invites you to recycle your Christmas tree at through the Grinding of the Greens program.
Sumter PD: Man out on bond for stalking and assault facing additional charge
The Sumter Police Department says who is out on bond for stalking and assault charges now faces an additional stalking charge after he threatened the same victim.
LCSD: Deputies looking for man that stole a car later used in a burglary
Lexington County deputies are looking for a man they say stole a car which was later used in a burglary.
Beer garden wins battle with church over alcohol license
A judge has ruled a new beer garden in Lexington is just far enough away from a church to get its alcohol license.
CPD investigating collision that killed a pedestrian on West Beltline Boulevard
Police say a man is dead after being hit by a car in Columbia last night.
Consumer News: Financial Literacy- 3 Simple Steps
Columbia, SC (WOLO) — Consumer News with ABC Columbia is brought to you by Grow Financial. New to Budgeting? Get Started with Three Simple Steps About 58% of people report that they feel comfortable creating a personal budget. We want to…
Majority Whip Jim Clyburn tests positive for COVID
Columbia, SC (WOLO) --- U.S. House Majority Whip James E. Clyburn is speaking out after testing positive for COVID-19. The news comes less than a week after President Biden visited South Carolina State University to deliver the 2021 commencement speech…
Columbia children's home finds way to help kids during Christmas and throughout the year thanks to donations
The children’s home serves not just on its campus but also through foster families.
West Columbia PD: Columbia man arrested for armed robbery of Circle K gas station
The West Columbia Police Department says a Columbia man was arrested for the armed robbery of a Circle K gas station on Sunset Boulevard.
Fewer bellringers means fewer donations at the Salvation Army of the Midlands
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - The Salvation Army of the Midlands says there is a decrease in kettle workers and donations this Christmas. The organization says the decrease in donations aren’t due to…
Local Living: Track Santa and help the American Red Cross with the touch of a button on Christmas Eve!
Local Living: Track Santa and help the American Red Cross with the touch of a button on Christmas Eve!
New Columbia mayor, council members to be sworn in January 4th
The City of Columbia's new leadership team will be sworn in early next year.
CPD: Teen arrested in connection with shooting incident at Eau Claire HS
The Columbia Police Department says a 15-year-old has been arrested in connection with a shooting incident at Eau Claire High School last week.
Consumer News: Develop These Four Habits to Improve Your Credit
Columbia, SC (WOLO) -- Consumer News with ABC Columbia is brought to you by Grow Financial. Develop These Four Habits to Improve Your Credit If you find yourself worrying about your credit score, you aren’t alone. Most of us care…
DHEC: Raccoon found in Richland County tests positive for rabies
DHEC says a raccoon found in Richland County tested positive for rabies.
Richland Two students making the holidays merrier in the Midlands
The holidays will be merrier for many in the Midlands thanks to an annual holiday giving project organized by Richland Two Schools.
OnStar tracks Santa while raising money for a good cause
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – OnStar is giving people a way to track Santa Claus in real-time, while raising money for the American Red Cross.
Outgoing Columbia City Mayor oversees final council meeting
Columbia, SC (WOLO) --- It was a historic day during Tuesday's Columbia City council meeting. Mayor Steve Benjamin presided over his final council meeting after three terms as the 44th Mayor…
BACK IN FLIGHT: Columbia airport serving more passengers this holiday season
Crafton says that airport traffic has nearly doubled since this time last year.
