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Commission for Minority Affairs to recognize African Americans in health, wellness

SCCMA plans to celebrate Black History Month by highlighting Blacks contributions to healthcare

Image: SCCMA Columbia, SC (WOLO) — As Black History Month draws near, the South Carolina Commission for Minority Affairs are set to celebrate the many contributions that African Americans have made in the world of healthcare. This year, SCCMA’s Black History month theme is ‘Black Health and Wellness that will be highlighted throughout the month of February. The agency says…

The Unfinished Carolina Cold Case: Where is Bill Black?

Tyler Ryan investigates the disappearance of a Kershaw County man in 2018 "Do the right thing," his brother says

KERSHAW SC (WOLO) — In August of 2018, Bill Black went missing in Kershaw County, and he has never been seen since, leaving family, friends, and investigators asking What Happened to Bill Black? “He was a great man, he put smiles on everyone’s faces, and he would go without so that could make others happy,” Brandon Black, Bill’s son says…

DHEC set to distribute free at home COVID rapid test kits

DHEC will have kits available, on a limited basis, at certain sites beginning Monday

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control will hand out at home rapid COVIDd-19 test kits, beginning Monday, January 24. DHEC says the test kits each contain two tests and will be available for pick-up across the state. According to the agency, DHEC requested more than two million tests and has received about 140,000 of…

Winter Weather Tips from SC EMD

As the wintry mix and icey weather moves out this weekend, tips to stay safe

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The South Carolina Emergency Management Division urges Midlands residents to stay off the roads for unnecessary travel as the winter weather moves out of the Midlands this weekend. If you have to drive, make sure you check your car’s fluids, battery and tires. Officials say you should insulate water pipes to prevent them from freezing, and you…

SC EMD on winter weather preparation

One on one with State Emergency officials

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) –We could see more winter weather Friday evening and into Saturday. We spoke with officials at SC EMD about the recent weather and winter safety tips. “Really it looks like the counties that weren’t impacted by last weekend’s storm are going to be the ones that will see effects from this weekend’s winter weather,” said Derrec Becker,…

Are you ready to take the #BettyWhiteChallenge?

Tyler Ryan learns about the Betty White Challenge on what would have been her 100th Birthday

  COLUMBIA SC (WOLO) – January 17th would have been Betty White’s 100th birthday.  White, who passed away on December 31st., was the one remaining “Golden Girl,” from the very popular 80’s program of the same name, and will a long list of television and move credits last over 70 years, spanning from 1939, until just before her death. Although…

Leave the tux at home, slide into a pair of 501’s and head to the Philharmonic

Tyler Ryan chats with the SC Phil Conductor Morihiko Nakahara about the annual Beethoven in Blue Jeans show

COLUMBIA SC (WOLO) — The annual denim performance of the South Carolina Phil Harmonic returns Saturday to the Koger Center in Columba. According to Conductor Morihiko Nakahara, the show, called Beethoven and Blue Jeans, blends the comfort and casual of a pair of blue jeans with the amazing music of Beethoven.  “Normally, we, as performers wear formal wear…even tails…so this…