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For The Health Of It: What does an OT Do?

Tyler Ryan learns about the occupational theripist's overall role in healthcare

  LEXINGTON SC (WOLO) — April is Occupational Therapy month, celebrating the 127,000 practicing OT in the United States alone. According to CORA Health’s Hima Dalal, occupational therapy is a global health care profession. It involves the use of assessment and intervention to develop, recover and maintain the skills needed for daily living, work life balance, and recreational activity for…

MIDLANDS GIVES SPOTLIGHT: Carolina Wildlife

Tyler Ryan learns about the mission of Carolina Wildlife, and how they help natures wildlife return to the wild

Since 1989, Carolina Wildlife has been dedicated to the medical care, and a return to the the great outdoors, wildlife in the Palmetto State.  According to Executive Director Janie Lauve, the organization started in a garage, treating the number of squirrels who were “falling from trees,” after Hurricane Hugo.  Lauve says that the first year, they treated about 100 animals,…

Darius Rucker performs concert celebrating UofSC women’s basketball champions

The concert held at CLA, is free for all University of South Carolina students

Columbia, SC (WOLO) — Singer and former Gamecock Darius Rucker made a promise to give a free concert for students at the University of South Carolina if the Gamecock Women’s Basketball Team beat Louisville in the Final Four. Well, not only did the Gamecock Women’s team make it to the Final Four, but continued to dominate the hardwood eventually wining…

Edventure offers ‘Sensory Night’ Easter celebration

The event will allow children with disabilities, sensory sensitivity to celebrate the Easter holiday

Columbia, SC (WOLO) — Edventure Children’s Museum wants all children to be able to enjoy their Easter holiday by celebrating with music, fun and a visit from the Easter Bunny. The museum is offering a unique experience for all children this year, specifically those who are living with disabilities or sensory sensitivity. This means those in attendance will be able…