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Red Kettle campaign here for the holidays

[gtxvideo vid='8RLmCxa5' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/8RLmCxa5.jpg' vtitle='Salvation Army's Red Kettle campaign reminder'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) -- The familiar bell and Red Kettle are greeting shopers this season. The Salvation Army Red Kettle campaign is back and officials hope you can help them ring…

Local Church feeding the homeless

[gtxvideo vid='7vUG6DWF' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/7vUG6DWF.jpg' vtitle='Local Church feeding the homeless'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Some people looking to seek shelter from the cold are getting help from a Midlands church. Friendship Baptist Church continues the tradition of feeding Columbia's less fortunate. The church hosts…

Donations still welcome, needed after annual Vets Charity Ride

[gtxvideo vid='vPT6edgN' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/vPT6edgN.jpg' vtitle='Donations to be delivered after annual Vets Charity Ride'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - There's still opportunities to help out some of our local veterans. The Annual Vets Charity Ride for the Ccolumbia VA health care system kicked…

Traveling tips for those flying when the weather is bad

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)-- While some were excited for the possibility of snow, most travelers in Columbia’s Metropolitan Airport weren’t looking forward to the winter-like weather because it might impact their flights. Overall the…

First Baptist Church rings in holiday with Christmas Pageant

[gtxvideo vid='VXLHLAUt' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/VXLHLAUt.jpg' vtitle='First Baptist Church rings in holiday with Christmas Pageant'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--A Christmas tradition returned over the weekend, marking the holiday season. Sunday, the annual Columbia Christmas Pageant lit up the stage at First Baptist Church in…

SC ups relief request for Hurricane Florence aftermath

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - South Carolina's governor says the state's delegation will be able to request more funds to provide relief following Hurricane Florence. In a letter obtained Saturday by The Associated Press, Gov. Henry McMaster told U.S. Rep. Tom…

Coroner: 3 dead from accidental carbon monoxide poisoning

ROCK HILL, S.C. (AP) - Authorities say three men in South Carolina are dead after an accidental carbon monoxide poisoning. York County sheriff's deputies tell media outlets they were called around 5 p.m. Saturday to a home in Rock Hill,…

Police investigating after woman's body found in Columbia

  COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- The Columbia Police Department is investigating a suspicious death after a female was found unresponsive early Sunday morning. A citizen called 911 after discovering the body at the 3000 block of Calk Street off of West…

Winter Weather Advisory in effect for 3 counties in Midlands

COLUMBIA,  S.C (WOLO)-- According to the National weather service out of Columbia,  a winter weather advisory is in effect for Newberry, Fairfield and Kershaw Counties until  7pm Monday. According to the NWS Columbia, an advisory means light freezing rain possibly…

Salvation Army angel tree ends Sunday

Columbia, SC (WOLO) ---If you've watched us at all this month you know we are proud and excited to partner with the Salvation Army on their Angel Tree program. But you don't have…

SC EMD Tips on preparing for Winter Weather

[gtxvideo vid='Zw5uI7iL' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/Zw5uI7iL.jpg' vtitle='SC EMD Tips on preparing for Winter Weather'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--It's winter and that means the potential for winter weather. Officials at SC EMD say even if we don’t get a flake of snow, or an inch…

It's Happening: Second Hootie and the Blowfish Concert is on due to demand

[gtxvideo vid='LhFz3rVR' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/LhFz3rVR.jpg' vtitle='It's Happening: A second Hootie and the Blowfish Concert due'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- They're back! Hootie and the Blowfish have announced a second concert, due to high demand. Colonial Life Arena announced Hootie and the Blowfish will…

Arbor Day Celebrated in City of Columbia

[gtxvideo vid='9ClPqcR3' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/9ClPqcR3.jpg' vtitle='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…

Tips to protect your account from hackers this holiday

[gtxvideo vid='metfv7tO' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/metfv7tO.jpg' vtitle='How 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…

Snow in forecast stops Gamecocks from traveling to Duke

No. 22 South Carolina won't make the trip to Durham for their game against Duke. scheduled for Sunday, December 9. Snowstorms across the state of North Carolina have caused the programs to cancel their contest and seek another time this season to reschedule.

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…

Angel Trees up through December 9th, Be an Angel

[gtxvideo vid='7Ayobd4P' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/7Ayobd4P.jpg' vtitle='Angel Trees are up, Make a Child's Christmas'] 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…

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