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Prisma Health fighting the flu with free flu shots

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Prisma Health wants to help in the fight against the flu. The hospital system announced they will be administering free flu shots in Richland, Lexington, Fairfield, Kershaw and Sumter counties. The flu shot is available for anyone six months and older. PER PRISMA: Flu shots will be administered by drive-through, with the exception of the 9 Medical Park…

For the Health of It: Sciatica – More than a pain in the rear

Tyler Ryan learns about sciatica from Hima Dalal

COLUMBIA SC (WOLO) — Chronic back pain is very common, as is radiating pain and numbness, which is a different condition called Sciatica. Is it the same thing?  Hima Dalal from Vital Energy says “no, not really.”  Sciatica is weakness travelling down from the low back to the lower leg. The sciatic nerve start from low back and goes down to…

Drive Through South Carolina State Fair offers food and more in 2020

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– You can still grab those tasty fair food treats, from corn dogs to funnel cakes this year, just in a different way. The South Carolina State Fair has released more details about this year’s Drive-Thru South Carolina State Fair. The free event is happening Tuesday, October 20 and Wednesday, October 21 from 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Guests will…

Nurse gets certified for emergency foster care to care for her long time patient

The New York woman made it her mission to make her patient feel like more than just another case

(CNN) — One New York nurse became certified for emergency foster care two years ago so she could care for one of her long-time patients. Now he’s become a permanent part of her family. Dan Brazile has the heartwarming story. Categories: Digital Exclusives and Features Tags: adopted, foster care

‘Eskimo pie’ to rename treat after saying ‘original name was offensive’ to native arctic communities

Starting next year the ice cream bar will simply be called 'Edy's Pie'

New York (CNN Business)Eskimo Pie has decided on a new name three months after it acknowledged its original name was offensive toward native arctic communities. Beginning early 2021, the chocolate-covered vanilla ice cream bar will be called Edy’s Pie, a nod to one of the company’s founders, Joseph Edy. It’s also a familiar name to many because its maker, Dreyer’s…

Richland County opening satellite polling places for absentee early voting

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Starting on Wednesday, October 7, there will be a series of satellite polling places throughout Richland County, where voters can come and cast their votes. Monday marked the first day of early voting for the November election, and thousands showed up at voting offices across the state to make their voices heard. Richland County officials say more locations…

Tasty Tuesday: Mac, Cheese, Chicken, and Broccoli – “Just like she did.”

Tyler Ryan and Mary Ann try Tyler's Great Grandmothers recipe for the family - AND on a budget!

  LEXINGTON SC (WOLO)–As with many of us, the thought of our Great Grandmothers cooking creates a Pavlovian dog response, as we remember the smell and taste of her culinary chops.  Recently, Tyler Ryan came into several recopies from his Nan Nan, and decided to try and recreate of of her favorites on a Tasty Tuesday, just like she did….