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‘Black Panther’ star Chadwick Boseman, SC native dies of cancer at 43

Reports say the actor had been battling with the disease for four years
Associated Press,

Chadwick Boseman in Black Panther (2018). Courtesy: Marvel Studios The Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — Actor Chadwick Boseman, who played Black icons Jackie Robinson and James Brown before finding fame as the regal Black Panther in the Marvel cinematic universe, died Friday of cancer, his representative said. He was 43. Boseman died at his home in the Los Angeles…
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Prisma Health cancels Columbia, Greenville COVID-19 testing this weekend

Health officials say they were forced to cancel the planned testing due to inclement weather
ABC Columbia Staff,

Columbia, SC (WOLO) — Free COVID-19 testing that Prisma Health was planning to host this weekend August 24, has been canceled. Health officials say they had to cancel the coronavirus testing events in Columbia, Simpsonville, and Greenville due to inclement weather that came from the remnants of Hurricane Laura. All hospital-based drive-through testing sites in the Upstate also will be…
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Tree trimming set for some Columbia Neighborhoods over next two weeks

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA,  SC ( WOLO)– Some City of Columbia neighborhoods will have Tree Trimming activities over the next two weeks. Dominion Energy  says crews will perform tree trimming activities along overhead utility lines in the following neighborhoods : Grove Park Neighborhood Association Bradley Community Council Druid Hills Neighborhood Association Lake Katherine Neighborhood Association Dominion Energy says the trimming is to increase…

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Area law enforcement gear up State House rallies

Several groups plan to hit the State house Friday and Saturday
ABC Columbia Staff,

Columbia,SC ( WOLO) — There are several groups of protesters who plan to converge at the State House Friday and Saturday. After peaceful protests in May turned violent in the Capital City. While, all groups have various messages about what they are protesting, the common theme is the same, to have their voices seen and in ithe in some cases…

For The Health If It Exercises
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For the Health of It: Covid Posture in Schools

Tyler Ryan speaks with Hima Dalal about maintaining good posture in the classroom
Tyler Ryan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – As schools open, and utilize a hydrid of classroom and home study, one by product is increased screen time.  Hima Dalal from Vital Energy says that posture and proper seating are very important to prevent back, neck and other joint pain and muscle strain issues in children. Proper posture and ergonomics of seating is very important…

Local Living
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“She Did Day” Midlands Women mark Anniversary of 19th Amendment

Crysty Vaughan takes a look at the 100 Year Anniversary of Women's Right to Vote in Local Living
Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– South Carolina is marking 100 years of Women’s Right to Vote. Wednesday, a group celebrated ‘She Did Day” The event was sponsored in part by Historic Columbia, The Women’s Rights Empowerment Network, and the League of Women Voters. Organizers met in Columbia to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment and to recognize local women and…

Fill The Gap
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Local Living: Harvest Hope ”Fill the Gap’ campaign taking food donations

Crysty Vaughan takes a look at Local Living: Harvest Hope Food Bank needs your help in re-stocking shelves
Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– In your look at Local Living, Harvest Hope Food Bank needs your help in re-stocking the shelves. The “Fill the Gap” campaign is underway right now. Throughout the month, Harvest Hope is asking the community to donate different items each week for those struggling during the pandemic. Officials are asking you to donate canned fruits and vegetables…