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Midlands Cares: Understanding Anxiety

Tyler Ryan speaks with MUSC Health's Dr. Ryan Orland about causes and treatments of anxiety

COLUMBIA SC (WOLO) – Anxiety disorders are the most common mental health issues in the United States, impacting more than 40 million adults. According to MUSC Health’s Doctor Ryan Orland, “excessive worry would be the best way to describe it.”  He goes on to say that it can “eventually cause health problems in some way or form.”  The Doctor says…

The South Carolina 7 continues their trek from the mountains to the sea

Tyler Ryan chats with GEA Founder Tom Mullikin about the annual state-wide hike

NEWBERRY, SC (WOLO) – It is July in South Carolina, so there are a few things you can count on – lots of baseball, speculation about how the Gamecocks are going to do this season, sweltering heat, and an annual hike from the mountains of the Upstate to the beach in Charleston sponsored by a Camden based environmental organization. The…

Enjoy some Chick-fil-A at former WNBA player Shaunzinski Gortman’s fundraising event!

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – You and the family can enjoy some Chick-fil-A meals at a former WNBA player’s fundraising event for her organization this Thursday! Shaunzinski Gortman is hosting a Spirit Night fundraiser for her non-profit SC Infinite Dreams at Chick-fil-A on 5440 Forest Drive from 6 to 8 p.m. She spoke with Curtis about how this fundraiser will help…

Curtis Wilson sits down with Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott to talk ‘On Patrol Live’ on Reelz

Our very own Curtis Wilson will co-host the program along with Dan Abrams and Sean Larkin. He sits down with Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– A television favorite is coming back, and one of ABC Columbia’s own will be front and center. Live PD, which was previously cancelled by A&E, will return as On Patrol Live this summer and air on the Reelz channel. Our very own Curtis Wilson will co-host the program along with Dan Abrams and Sean Larkin. And one…

ABC Columbia on the road in Blackville: The Healing Springs

ABC Columbia's Alex Tejada takes a look at the legend behind Healing Springs

Blackville, SC (WOLO)– On long road trips and hot days it’s always a good idea to drink water to stay hydrated, but what about filling up on water that is rumored to heal? You might just find that right over the Orangeburg county line in Blackville at the Healing Springs. ABC Columbia’s Alex Tejada is on the road at God’s…

For the Health of It: Protecting your lungs

Tyler Ryan and Hima Dalal discuss lung health

LEXINGTON SC (WOLO) – If you have a lung condition, a multidisciplinary approach to pulmonary rehabilitation will be very effective for one’s wellbeing. According to CORA Health’s Hima Dalal, a pulmonary team consists of a physical therapist, occupational therapist, dietician, caretaker, and a family member. The O.T. and P.T. will provide a customized plan to improve overall strength, endurance, breathing,…

City of Columbia and DHEC are partnering to offer COVID-19 vaccinations and tests at local parks

City of Columbia and DHEC are offering COVID-19 vaccinations and tests at are parks

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Looking for a COVID-19 vaccine?  The City of Columbia and DHEC are offering COVID-19 vaccinations and tests at area parks. SC DHEC will be handing out self-administering tests kits and providing vaccinations at each clinic, say officials. For the month of July, the following clinics will be open from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday, July 12,…