Karen Wilson realized covid-19 had cancelled many Halloween activities. That meant a lot of disappointed boys and girls.

As manager of Firehouse Subs in West Columbia she has a long history of doing things for local kids like Special Olympics, back-to-school supplies, clothes and Christmas gifts for needy kids in the Red Bank area.

On Halloween night, Firehouse Subs on Dreher Road will host a trick-or-treat night for local families. The West Columbia Fire Department has donated a big box of fire hats, toys and books about fire safety. Volunteers will provide balloon animals, games, trick or treat bags and a story time.

The restaurant will offer 99¢ kid’s meals at 6 pm and a safe place to celebrate. For details call Ms. Wilson at 803-764-1940.

$5,000 medication grant

Lexington Medical Center Foundation has given sa $5,000. grant to Mission Lexington for prescription medications.

Mission Lexington Executive Director Robin Bowers said the grant will allow the addition of another essential service in prescription medications to those in need.

Mission Lexington assists families and individuals with life essentials.

What’s new

• Charter Communications has opened a new Spectrum Store at 202 Lowes Blvd. in Lexington. The store offers options for adding or managing Spectrum Internet, TV, Mobile or Voice services.

The store is open Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays 10 am - 6 pm and closed Wednesdays and Sundays.

•The Art of Real Estate has opened a new location, the Lake Murray Studio near the Lake Murray dam in Lexington.

CEO Brad Allen said this location will serve clients in Lexington, Irmo and Chapin.

County unemployment falls again

Lexington County unemployment fell from 4.7% in August to 3.3% in September.

That means 96.7% of those able to work were already emoloyed.

Richland County’s fell from 6.9% to 4.9% and the state’s unemployment from 6.4% to 5.1%. The number of South Carolinians working in September grew to 2,268,821, an increase of 2,571%.

Ready to fly to Florida?

Low-cost carrier Silver Airways will begin service to 3 Florida cities from Columbia Metropolitan Airport Dec. 17.

Flights will depart twice a week on Thursdays and Sundays to Tampa, Fort Lauderdale and Orlando with fares at $49 1 way.

Silver Airways also flies to the Bahamas and connects by its network to Puerto Rico, the US Virgin Islands and the Dominican Republic.

Question of the Week

The Irmo Chamber asks its members a question each week.

This week’s was: What do your family and friends call you and why?