Easter

Teen puts together Easter baskets for underprivileged children

Easter is next weekend, and sometimes we forget the Easter Bunny might need a little help. One teenager noticed that a few years ago, and started pitching in to share the Easter joy with underprivileged children. He puts together Easter baskets for the kids, with help from his friends and neighbors.

SC Governor tweets message to state on Easter Sunday

COLUMBIA,  SC (WOLO)– South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster tweeted a message to the state on Easter Sunday. In the tweet Mcmaster said:http://@henrymcmaster “Easter Sunday gives us the opportunity to reflect on the sacrifice made for us and to celebrate the precious blessing that is life. Stay home, stay safe, and make sure your loved ones know what they mean to…

Happy Easter from ABC Columbia

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Churches across the Midlands and the nation are gathering today to celebrate Easter, but this year will be different as churches are going online amid the coronavirus. Easter Cross The Christian Calendar marks Easter as the oldest and most important event, celebrating the Resurrection of Jesus Christ on the third day after his crucifixion, as described in…

Second bomb explodes in Sri Lanka

SRI LANKAH (WOLO)- According to the Associated press a second bomb has detonated in Sri Lanka. A van parked next to the church that exploded Easter Sunday has exploded.  So far there has been no reports of any injuries. We will continue to keep you updated as this story is still developing. Categories: National News, News Tags: bomb, Easter, second,…

Easter comes early at the Governor’s mansion

Columbia, SC (WOLO) —Easter weekend came early Tuesday afternoon for some special kids at the Governors Mansion. Patients from Palmetto Health Children’s Hospital took part in the Governor’s annual Easter egg hunt. families we spoke with say today’s event was a great way to get a break from the hospital. The Easter egg hunt was first organized back in 1986…

Happy Easter from ABC Columbia

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Churches across the Midlands and the nation are gathering today to celebrate Easter. The Christian Calendar marks Easter as the oldest and most important event, celebrating the Resurrection of Jesus Christ on the third day after his crucifixion, as described in the New Testament. Easter is preceded by Lent, a forty-day period of fasting and penance. Categories:…

Columbia Easter ‘Eggstravaganza’ Planned for Late March

  COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Get ready for a ‘hoppin’ good time, The City of Columbia has announced the date for for the 8th annual Let’s Move! Columbia Easter Eggstravaganza. This year’s event will include games, eggs-ercises, face painting, exhibitors, refreshments and more, say city offficials. The event will take place Saturday, March 24 from 2-5 p.m at Finlay Park. Here are details…