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Red Cross reminds families to prepare for emergencies as part of back to school plan

Red Cross says now is a good time to think about emergencies, such as weather-related disasters
Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– As students get ready for back to school, the American Red Cross of South Carolina wants to remind everyone steps they can take to help kids remain safe as they head back to school. The Red Cross says now is a good time to think about emergencies, such as weather-related disasters, and draw up an emergency plan…

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Red Cross receives two new blood transportation vehicles donated by Jim Hudson Automotive Group

Jim Hudson Automotive Group donates two new vehicles to Red Cross
Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– It will be easier for the American Red Cross to deliver blood donations and reach people in the community. Friday Jim Hudson Automotive Group donated two new blood transportation vehicles to the Red Cross. The Red Cross says the two Dodge Promaster 3000s will be used for the transportation of lifesaving blood products. The Red Cross says…

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Governor McMaster declares March as American Red Cross Month

Governor McMaster proclaims March as Red Cross Month
Miya Payton,

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – It’s official for the state of South Carolina, March is American Red Cross Month.  “Everyone may not appreciate something but nobody doesn’t appreciate the Red Cross,” says Governor Henry McMaster: According to Red Cross, last year it supported 1,600 disasters across the state, distributed over $1.2 million in financial aid, and saved 106 lives with its…
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Prisma Health joining Red Cross in call for Blood Donations

Area Blood supply is low and officials are asking for Blood donations
Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Rolling up your sleeves for a good cause : Prisma Health is joining the Red Cross in calling for blood donations. A spokesperson for Prisma Health says the summer is normally a time when supplies are low, but that has been made much worse by the pandemic. To learn more about how and where you can give…

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Roll up your sleeve: Community Blood Drive in Lexington this week

Community Blood Drive Wednesday 420 Hendrix Street in Lexington
Crysty Vaughan,

LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO)– You can roll up your sleeve and help give the Gift of Life. The Lexington County Sheriff’s Department is inviting donors to join them at a Community Blood Drive Wednesday. It will take place on July 7th from 8-5 p.m. at 420 Hendrix Street in Lexington. You can log on to the Red Cross for information on…