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Play Cornhole for a cause on Satruday

A fundraiser plans to raise money for a local father who needs a kidney

COLUMBIA SC (WOLO) –  Three years ago, 45 year old Lugoff native Matt King was diagnosed with GPA Vasculitis, and given six months to live.  Matt did not take this sentence lightly, and engaged in an aggressive chemo regimen, which on the surface worked, pushing it into remission.  The cost, however, was the destruction his kidneys.  He is currently in…

For the Health of It: Music related injuries

Tyler Ryan and Hima Dalal discuss injuries that are caused while playing music

COLUMBIA SC (WOLO) – Repetitive motion injuries are quite common in musicians as they do hours of practice and performances repeatedly. Occupational therapists evaluate musicians resting posture, the posture they use when performing, ergonomics and the body mechanics of the instrument versus the patient. According to Hima Dalal, therapists may make adaptation or splints for better holding of their instruments,…

Columbia Animal Services: Free Adoptions in August

All adoptions will be free for the duration of the event, August 1 – August 31

COLUMBIA SC (WOLO)–Looking for a furry friend? The Columbia Animal Services is taking part in this year’s annual Clear the Shelters event. According to shelter officials, Clear the Shelters is a great opportunity for shelter pets to find homes and it also helps ease capacity issues in local shelters. All adoptions will be free for the duration of the event,…

Lexington Community Fun Day’s free Back 2 School Bash kicks off this weekend!

LEXINGTON CO., S.C. (WOLO) – Get ready to have some fun at Lexington Community Fun Day’s free Back 2 School Bash this Saturday! It goes from 3 – 8 p.m. at 131 Duffie Drive behind the Lexington County Sheriff’s Department building. The rainout date is August 13. Curtis spoke with Glenda Hiller & Thosha Hill with the Lexington Community Fun…

Celebrating Kids Eat Right month

Tyler Ryan learns about some easy ways to eat better and even get some exercise

  COLUMBIA SC (WOLO) – We have all heard the saying that we are what we eat, and fundamentally, it really is a true statement.  If you make healthy food choices, your overall health will often be better.  This premise is one of the driving forces for Kids Eat Right Month, a program spearheaded by DHEC and the Snap-Ed program….