COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - WIS spent the evening outside Segra Park taking part in one of Papa Joe Pinner’s favorite yearly traditions.

Each year, the South Carolina legend would participate in the Salvation Army of the Midlands Red Kettle campaign.

It was a night of bell ringing outside the ball, joined by family and friends to raise money for essential needs and youth services.

The Pinner family spoke with our very own Judi Gatson earlier tonight about keeping one of their favorite holiday traditions alive.

“He was positive every time,” the Pinner family said. “He just always had a smile on his face, could light up every room that he came in, and he just always loved with his big heart that he had, and we just love him so much.”

At the end of last month, WIS spoke with Salvation Army le

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