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City of Columbia operating misting stations in Summer heat

City of Columbia operating misting stations at area parks
Crysty Vaughan,

ABC Columbia COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–The City of Columbia is working to keep you cool in the heat of summer. The City says they will operate misting stations in several parks when the heat index reaches 90 degrees or higher. The misting stations will operate from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Misting Stations: Owens Field Park, 1351 Jim Hamilton Blvd. Riverfront…

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Tasty Tuesday: Spaghetti with a Twist

Tyler Ryan and Mary Ann Keim get back to basics with a tasty pasta dish that will feed the family on the cheap
Tyler Ryan,

LEXINGTON SC (WOLO) – This Tasty Tuesday is going back to basics…sort of…spaghetti  – but with a bit of a twist to make it yours.  This recipe is budget friendly, and will make a ton, so you can feed the whole family, and even get seconds. Here is What You Need: 1 lb ground beef 1 can Italian diced tomatoes…

Lack Of Vaccines
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City of Columbia partnering with DHEC, Prisma Health and Lexington Medical Center for Vaccine Clinics

If you are looking to get a free COVID-19 vaccine, City of Columbia and area health officials are hosting a series of free clinics
Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– If you are looking to get a free COVID-19 vaccine, the City of Columbia and area health officials are hosting a series of free clinics.  Prisma Health, DHEC and Lexington Medical Center are partnering with the City for the vaccination clinics at city sites. Tuesday, July 27, 2021 Prisma Health will distribute the Pfizer vaccine (to anyone…

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Pet Adoption: Columbia Animal Services hosting Summer special

Columbia Animal Services is hosting 'the dog and cat' days of summer with $10 pet adoptions
Crysty Vaughan,

City of Columbia Animal Services COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– If you are looking to adopt a furry friend this Summer, you can check out a special offered by City animal services. Columbia Animal Services is hosting ‘the dog and cat’ days of summer with $10 pet adoptions. The special runs from July 19 to July 30. If you are interested in…

Tyler Ryan and Hima Dalal discuss stress Fractures
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For the Health of It: Understanding eye therapy

Tyler Ryan and Hima Dalal discuss options for eye therapy
Tyler Ryan,

COLUMBIA SC (WOLO) – Vision is a very important sense, which we all can agree. Our memory, balance system, coordination, and life experiences are based on eyesight. Eye muscles, however, according to Hima Dalal,  can become weak and cause issues with your ability to see. Examples of which include Bell’s palsy, macular degeneration, retinal detachment, ptosis, and aging. Your optic nerve…

West Coast Wildfire Smog
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DHEC says worst of wildfire smoke to linger into Friday

Agency officials say the West coast wildfires should clear before weekend
ABC Columbia Staff,

Image: ABC Columbia News (Tower Cam) Columbia, SC (WOLO) — The smoke filled air that we’ve been telling you could be headed this way from the wildfires that continue to burn through more than a million acres from areas of central and western Canada, and the West coast are now here. According to the Department of Health and Environmental Control…