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For The Health of It: Combating holiday travel stress

Tyler Ryan and Hima Dalal discuss ways to cut down on the stress of holiday travel

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) — Stress and tension often comes with a trip and can add to a physical discomfort and worsen joint pain or muscle pain symptoms.  CORA’s Hima Dalal says that proper planning can reduce pain and anxiety and can help you have pleasant journey. Dalal suggests  planning your trip ahead where you know what you will eat where you…

Columbia Police warn you to be careful while decking the halls

According to the National Safety Council thousands of people end up injured while decorating their homes for the holidays

Image: Rochelle Dean (ABC Columbia FILE) Columbia, SC (WOLO) — The holiday season is officially here! That may have many of you in the mood to get ready for the season by putting up those decorations. Before you fall head over heals for those beautiful lights, wreaths, and Christmas trees the Columbia Police Department is asking you to make sure…

Tis the Season: Adopt a child from the Salvation Army Angel Tree

You can be a Santa for a Midlands child this Christmas

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–If you’re headed to the mall for holiday shopping, you can stop by the Salvation Army’s Angel Tree. The tree is located near the JC Penney court at Columbiana Centre Mall. The trees are also located at Lexington area Starbucks. ABC Columbia is a proud to partner of the Salvation Army for the project. On the trees you’ll…

The Consumer in Me: Floating Sunglasses, Boat Gadgets, Sound and More Just in Time for Christmas

Tyler Ryan shares some boat, eyewear, comfort, and convince products just in time for Christmas

COLUMBIA SC (WOLO) — With the official start of the Holiday Shopping Season, it is time to begin thinking about some cool gift ideas for everyone, arguably one of the most stressful parts of the whole Christmas celebration. Full disclosure, I get sent all kinds of products to try, in hopes that they live up to making the cut.  Most…

Salvation Army Red Kettle Campaign underway

Ringing in the holiday season with the familiar Red Kettles

  COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– If you are headed to do some Holiday shopping, stop by one of the familiar Red Kettles and drop in some change. This week the Salvation Army officially kicked off its annual Red Kettle campaign as part of the holiday season. You can find out ways to donate as well as how and where to volunteer…

Mother pleads for answers in murder of son turned cold case

Her 21 year old son was killed back in 2009, but the case remains open

Gaston, SC (WOLO) — Lexington County deputies continue to investigate a 2009 cold case. A then 21 year old man was murdered inside of his home, now his mother is pleading for answers. ABC Columbia’s Tyler Ryan reports on where the case stands now, what deputies are saying about the 12 year old murder case, and what the young man’s…

Bountiful Harvest holiday food box giveaway

More than 100 food boxes will be handed out on a first come first serve basis

Image: Bountiful Harvest Lexington, SC (WOLO) — Here’s something you can be thankful for as we countdown to the Thanksgiving holiday. The Town of Lexington is invited those in need to their annual Bountiful Harvest event. This year the event will be held in partnership with Serve & Connect , and the Lexington Police Department. The event is one way…