Digital Exclusives and Features

Tasty Tuesday: Easy Enchiladas with MAK’s Meals and the Instant Pot

Tyler and Mary Ann shared a super easy and fun recipe for enchiladas

COLUMBIA SC (WOLO) — Over the last few months, collectively, we have gotten back to the kitchen, cooking for ourselves, our families, and friends.  To that end, people have gotten creative, and learned that there is a lot of fun to be had in the favorite room in the house.  One of the great things about cooking at home, is…

Study reveals ‘Stay at Home’ orders work

Number of COVID-19 cases dropped during 'Stay at Home' orders

(CNN) — As stay-at-home orders popped up in different states this spring as the pandemic hit the United States, the number of COVID-19 infections in those areas dropped. Mandy Gaither shows us the argument behind staying home during a pandemic. Categories: Digital Exclusives and Features, National News Tags: pandemic, stay home

Study: Lack of sleep reveals link to appetite control

New details of 2 year study show link to hunger and weight gain

(CNN)— There’s more evidence now that not getting enough z’s makes it harder to control your appetite. In a new study researchers used information from Smartphone sleep tracking data to record sleep quality for 120-thousand people for up to two years. The results of that 2 year study show people with BMI’s of 30 or above, which is considered obese,…

$25 thousand dollar reward is still being offered in 8 year old hit and run case

8 years ago this week an area nurse was nearly killed in a hit and run that remains unsolved

Columbia, SC (WOLO)– Eight years ago this week, Columbia Police say a woman’s life was changed forever when she was struck by a car during a hit and run. Investigators say Lindsay Bires, a Nurse, was standing outside of what was then Palmetto Health Richland Hospital taking a break when she was struck by a passing car. According to police,…

Richland Co. Councilwoman to host free mask distribution

The effort is a way to continue working to prevent the spread of COVID-19 with drive through style event

Richland Co., SC (WOLO) — Richland County Councilwoman Joyce Dickerson is hosting a drive through style free COVID-19 mask giveaway to continue to the county’s efforts to reduce the spread of the virus. This event is being held at the County continues to have a mandate in place making face coverings of some type required. On August 21st, County Council…

DHEC is answering the Coronavirus question, ‘Who should get tested?’

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–  The South Carolina Department of Health is answering the question, ‘Who should get tested?’ LEX MED DHEC COVID drive thru testing DHEC says if you are out and about in the community, around others, or not able to socially distance or wear a mask, they recommend that you get tested at least once a month. According to…

DHEC launches ‘Stay Strong’ initiative for SC business amid Coronavirus

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– State Health officials are asking South Carolina’s business community to further engage in the fight against COVID-19. DHEC has launched the ‘Stay SC Strong’ program. Businesses that take the program pledge will immediately receive a social media post announcing their commitment to fight COVID-19, as well as a printable poster reiterating the four major workplace safety measures…