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SC Consumer Affairs: Tips on keeping scammers away during Tax time

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) — Tax season is upon us and SC Department of Consumer Affairs officials say scammers can also taking advantage of this time of year. “The most common way is somebody going to file their taxes and they find out their taxes have already been filed for them,” said Bailey Parker, South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs communications…

From the Suit Song to riding Harley’s, Charlene Amoia returns to TV

Tyler Ryan chats with "Wendy the Waitress" about her new series on Pure Flix

HOLLYWOOD CA (WOLO) – Charlene Amoia is a very familiar face to moviegoers and television watchers. From Grey’s Anatomy, 9-1-1, Shameless, House, Criminal Minds, Days of Our Lives,  to appearing in American Pie: Reunion on the big screen  her list of credits is a long one, including some of the biggest shows and most successful movie franchises of recent note. …

Celebrating 60 years with 23 shows in one night at The VST

Tyler Ryan learns about the 60th year anniversary show with the Village Square Theater

LEXINGTON SC (WOLO) – 2022 marks the 60th year that the community has had the opportunity to trod the board at the Village Square Theater, the premiere non-profit theater in Lexington. To celebrate the diamond anniversary, the cast, crew, directors, and set builders, who all volunteer their time, are busy rehearsing for  a big show opening this weekend.  According to…

COMET to offer COVID testing, vaccine, and boosters

If you're interested you can take advantage of services this entire week

FILE (ABC Columbia News) Columbia, SC (WOLO) — If you’re looking to get a free COVID test — Health Force will have testing and vaccinations available every day this week. The organization will hold their week long event at the Comet Central located at 1727 Sumter Street from 9am to 5pm. They’ll also offer rapid and PCR COVID testing. Health…

For the Health of It: Understanding floppy muscle syndrome

Tyler Ryan and Hima Dalal discuss Hypotonia, including the symptoms and treatments

LEXINGTON SC (WOLO) — Hypotonia, or poor muscle tone, is usually detected at birth or during infancy, and according to Cora Health’s Hima Dalal, it is also known as floppy muscle syndrome. Doctor’s can diagnose the condition in the first few minutes of life or it will be noticed by six months of age.  Dalal says that poor muscle tone…

Lifesavers Blood Drive hosted by City of Columbia set for February

The City and Mayor Daniel Rickenmann are hosting the 12th annual Columbia Lifesavers Blood drive

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The City of Columbia is doing its part to help with the severe blood shortage across the state. The City and Mayor Daniel Rickenmann are hosting the 12th annual Columbia Lifesavers Blood drive. It will take place Friday, February 11 from 9:00 to 3:00 p.m. at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center. You can sign up at https://www.redcrossblood.org/ Categories:…