Digital Exclusives and Features

Midlands Gives Spotlight: Webgyrlz Code

Tyler Ryan learns about an organization focused on educating and empowering girls and women to join tech

COLUMBIA SC (WOLO) – Midlands Gives, the annual day of giving is May 3, where over 500 non-profits are put into the spotlight for a community wide day of giving. One of the non-profits hoping to benefit by the generosity of others is a small organization called Webgyrlz Code. According to Founder Sambi Broome, Webgyrlz Code was founded in 2014,…

For The Health of It: Chronic knee pain and treatment

Tyler Ryan learns about the causes and treatments of chronic knee pain from Hima Dalal

COLUMBIA SC (WOLO) Knee pain is often caused by inflammation of the muscles or ligaments in the area around the knee itself and can be sore to touch or the weight bearing pain increases.  The most common causes of pain in the knee is knee cap, meniscus, strain in muscle or ligament overstretch, degeneration, growth pain, and sports injury. According…

Garth Brooks returns to the Carolinas in July

Tyler Ryan speaks with Country Superstar Garth Brooks about touring, influences, and rock & roll

COLUMBIA SC (WOLO) – When you think about Country Music Royalty, many names may come to mind – George Strait, Hank Williams Jr., Dolly Parton, Johnny Cash, Alan Jackson, and of course, Garth Brooks. Hailing from Oklahoma, Garth headed to Nashville in the late 1980’s, and by 1989, had a record, named Garth Brooks, of course, that topped at number…

Professional wrestling returns to the Midlands, along with a local champ

Tyler Ryan catches up with Paul Wight to chat about the Pro wrestling event coming to the CLA

  COLUMBIA SC (WOLO) – The recently formed All Elite Wrestling (AEW) is making it’s debut in Columbia, and a familiar face will be in the house. South Carolina native Paul Wight, along with a cadre of professional wrestlers, many of which are very familiar to fans will be at the Colonial Life Arena on Wednesday, Marth 30 for the…

94th Oscar’s announce performers set to hit the stage

The Academy Awards air here on ABC Columbia Sunday March 27, 2022

(ABC News) — The Oscars have announced this year’s performers. Music superstar Beyonce’ is one of the performers taking the stage at this year’s Academy Awards. Queen Bey is nominated for the song “Be Alive” from the film “King Richard.” Sebastián Yatra from animated film “Encanto” who will also perform. Billie Eilish and Reba Mcentire are hitting the stage as…