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COMET to offer COVID testing, vaccine, and boosters

If you're interested you can take advantage of services this entire week
ABC Columbia Staff,

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
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For the Health of It: Understanding floppy muscle syndrome

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

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…
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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
Crysty Vaughan,

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:…

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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
ABC Columbia Staff,

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…

Tyler Ryan investigates the disappearance of Bill Black
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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
Tyler Ryan,

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…

Covid Testing
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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
Crysty Vaughan,

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…

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Winter Weather Tips from SC EMD

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

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…

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SC EMD on winter weather preparation

One on one with State Emergency officials
Alex Tejada,

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,…