Thanksgiving

‘Really blessed that these churches come together,’ Hundreds attend 29th annual Interfaith Thanksgiving Lunch

For almost three decades, St. Peter's Catholic Church and First Baptist Church of Columbia have been providing a Thanksgiving lunch to less fortunate in the city.

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) — For almost three decades, St. Peter’s Catholic Church and First Baptist Church of Columbia have been providing a Thanksgiving lunch to less fortunate in the city. This year was no different. “We want this to be a place of peace where they can come, and they can just relax,” said Ron Paull, Coordinator with First Baptist…

How to keep hidden hazards from impacting your Turkey Day feast

Experts in fire safety and poison control weigh in on how to steer clear of emergencies

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) –With Turkey Day just around the corner, there are some health and home hazards that could fill your plate with issues if not handled correctly. Experts with the Palmetto Poison Center say what separates an issue-free Thanksgiving from a feast that could lead you to the hospital is how you prepare your turkey. “We want to make…

Area churches feed those in need for Thanksgiving

Columbia, SC (WOLO) —As so many of you enjoy family and a good helping of Thanksgiving turkey and stuffing…. There are others here in the midlands who would go without…if not for the help of area churches and hundreds of volunteers. Every year Saint Peter’s Catholic Church and Columbia’s First Baptist get together to serve the homeless and the hungry…

Church set to cook Thanksgiving meal to be thankful for

Columbia, SC (WOLO) — Local volunteers are ready to serve up a traditional Thanksgiving meal in downtown Columbia. It’s part of an annual tradition where each year St. Peters Catholic church” and First Baptist church come together to feed the hungry. Thursday morning  starting at 11 in the morning until one in the afternoon, they’ll offer the free dishes with…