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Midlands Groups Collecting Aid for Puerto Rico

Crysty Vaughan

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–A Midlands group is teaming up with a Puerto Rican restaurant to send supplies to Puerto Rico. The owners of La Isla Bonita say it’s been nearly impossible communicating with family on the island, let alone, getting them the help they need. The Hispanic Leadership is helping the restaurant do what it can to help…they’re holding a donation…
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Urgent Call for Blood Donations Issued

Grace Joyal

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – The American Red Cross is calling on you to give blood in these final weeks of summer – in a season where donations are always low. In August, the Red Cross says its regular donors might delay because of last-minute vacations or the back-to-school rush, but its imperative to keep blood bank levels steady to meet…
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Regional Red Cross Hosts 24-Hour Giving Blitz

Grace Joyal

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – The American Red Cross of Central SC is hosting its annual 24-hour giving blitz, to provide hope and urgent relief like food and other essentials to people coping with disaster. Each year, the Red Cross responds to nearly 64,000 disasters nationwide. That means every eight minutes, the organization responds to a disaster, most of which are…