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DHEC hosting more than 250 mobile Coronavirus test sites

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– State Health officials are urging those who took part in holiday gatherings and travel to get tested for Coronavirus. The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control says there are more than 250 testing sites across SC. DHEC says most health department testing sites will be closed through December 28 for the holiday. Please contact the…

2020 and the ways millions spent their time that went viral

Jeremy Roth has a look back at how many of you social distanced, and kept yourself quarantine busy

(CNN) — With millions of Americans forced to adjust their lives due to the coronavirus pandemic, there were plenty of opportunities in 2020 for people to get creative in how they dealt with staying at home, adjusting to a world of social distancing, and, well, just passing the time. Jeremy Roth looks back at some of the moments that went…

Here comes Santa Claus and you can jingle with him all the way to your house

Let your children use an App to keep an eye on the jolly one as he makes toy strops across the world

Image: NORAD Columbia, SC (WOLO) — The countdown is on and Santa Claus and his little elves are putting the finishing touches on all of the toys he plans to drop off to all of the girls and boys on his nice list. For the 65th year, Norad is giving all of those curious little ones the chance to come…

Company selling bottled air from the U.K. for $33 dollars

The company 'My Baggage' says they came up with the idea after learning smells are often linked to memories

Image: My Baggage (ABC7) —Many residents of the United Kingdom are stuck far away from home right now because of COVID-19 travel restrictions. For those feeling a little homesick, one company is selling bottled air. Relocation website My Baggage is selling what it calls “authentic” air from England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. A 500ml bottle costs 25, which equates…

For the Health of It: Beating Holiday Stress

Tyler Ryan tips on beating holiday stress from Hima Dalal

LEXINGTON SC (WOLO) – Temporary feelings of anxiety, depression, loneliness, in the pandemic of Covid-19, are acceptable if it does not interfere with your daily self-care.  It starts showing a decline in your physical and mental health.  You may find yourself overeating or under eating, avoiding taking medications, losing focus, and finding yourself on the edge of being irritable all…

2020 vision: A look back at a historic year

There were a lot of up's and down's this year, here's a look back at some of the biggest moments

(CNN) –2020 is just days from coming to an end. But to this point its been a year that at times,  seemed like it may never end. With a slew of major news stories including the most prominent event. The worst pandemic in over a century making 2020 365 days that will go down in the history books. Nadia Romero looks…

‘Carolina Lights’ delivers holiday drive thru light show at SC State Fairgrounds

If you're looking for a holiday light show, you can head to the South Carolina State Fairgrounds and you don't have to get out of your car

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– If you’re looking for a holiday light show, you can head to the South Carolina State Fairgrounds and you don’t have to get out of your car. ‘Carolina Lights’ is a drive-thru holiday light show that features more than 100 led light displays. As you drive through the fairgrounds you can see the 12 days of Christmas,…