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New poll shows uptick in teens with anxiety, depression and aggression since pandemic

The Richland Library shares tips from one doctor to help parents talk to teens about their feelings on COVID

Image: ABC News Go Columbia, SC (WOLO) — After more than a year of living in the midst of a new ‘normal’ there have been a lot of things that have changed, including places you’ve been able to go, events you’ve been able to enjoy and you may have even noticed a change in some of the people you know….

UofSC honors front line workers with Truck Concert Series

100 people will be able to attend the week long concert by invitation only, others can watch by going to link below

Columbia, SC (the pandemic may still be looming – but it won’t stop students with school of music from honoring front line workers. Each night a concert will recognize 10 people from right here in the Midlands who’ve been fighting to save lives over the past year. The Concert Truck livestreamed event kicks off the week long series. Due to…

SC announces plans to expand COVID vaccines Wednesday before doses go to waste

Health officials say they had to get more people vaccinated or waste doses

Myrtle Beach, SC (WPDE) The COVID vaccine in South Carolina is opening to nearly everyone. Starting next week South Carolinians 16 and older will be eligible to get the shot. Friday afternoon Governor Henry McMaster announced appointments will be available starting next Wednesday, the 31st. As Nick Papantonis reports for us tonight-based on all the available appointments in the state–…

City of Columbia Ballet brings classic Cinderella to Koger Center of the Arts

The fairy tale is getting ready to hit the stage for several live perfromances this weekend

Columbia, SC (WOLO) —It’s the classic tale of boy meets girl, girl runs from boy and is found again thanks to her glass slipper and a fairy godmother. This the story is being played out on stage in the Columbia City Ballet’s annual production held at the Koger Center of the Performing Arts. You can catch the show at the…

Famed singer, B.J. Thomas diagnosed with stage IV lung cancer

The Grammy, Dove and CMA award winning singer made the announcement Tuesday

Image: 2911 Media Dallas, TX  (WOLO) — In his 50 year music career, B.J. Thomas has sung a lot of hits that have helped him earn 8 #1 top hits, 26 top 10 singles, sold  made him a 5 time Grammy award, CMA, Dove, Country and Gospel award winning musician. All of which catapulted him into the Grammy Hall of…

For the Health if It: Understanding Vertigo

Tyler Ryan and Hima Dalal discuss the causes and treatments of vertigo

  LEXINGTON SC (WOLO) — Vertigo is a sensation of feeling off balance, can cause dizzy spells, and you might feel like you are spinning.  According to Vital Energy’s Hima Dalal, Vertigo is often caused by inner ear problem. BPPV (Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo) are tiny calcium particles are dislodged from their normal location and collect in the inner ear….