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City of Columbia Parks and Recreation to Distribute Free Meals for children

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The City of Columbia’s Parks and Recreation Department will offer free meals to children, 18 and under, now through August 28. The meals will be distributed Monday-Friday between 12:30 and 1:30 p-m. MEAL DISTRIBUTION LOCATIONS Booker Washington Heights Culture Arts Center- 2611 Grant Street Greenview Park- 6700 David Street MLK Park- 2300 Greene Street Hampton Park- 1117…

Prisma Health offering stationary Coronavirus test site in the Midlands

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Prisma Health has opened a stationary Coronavirus testing site in the Midlands. ABC Columbia News was on hand Saturday, for the first day of operation at the new site. It is located at the Department of Consumer Affairs Building at 2221 Devine Street. The tests will be conducted every Tuesday, Friday and Saturday at the Devine Street…

Dominion Energy to perform tree trimming in several Columbia neighborhoods

COLUMBIA SC (WOLO)– Residents in several downtown neighborhoods,  including the Bradley Community and Lake Katherine, will see tree trimming activities over the next two weeks. According to Dominion Energy, they will perform tree trimming activities along overhead utility lines in the following neighborhoods: Bradley Community Council Rochelle Heights/ Victory Garden Grove Park Neighborhood Association Bradley Community Council Druid Hills Neighborhood Association…

President of Jordan Brand ‘Nike’, Benedict alumnus to speak for Benedict commencement

This will be the 150th Commencement Convocation for Benedict College, held Saturday August 8

Image Provided by: Benedict College Columbia, SC (WOLO) — Benedict College is gearing up for their 150th commencement celebration, albeit virtual for family and friends because of the ongoing global coronavirus pandemic, students will be the only ones able to gather to celebrate as they graduate from an institution of higher learning to real world education. For 2020, graduates will…

Psychologist sees increase in mental health issues in children due to COVID-19

The findings come from a child psychologist that says children are being effected

(CNN) — Fear and concern over the coronavirus can lead to more stress for all of us, but during this pandemic one child psychologist says he’s seeing a significant increase in mental health issues among children. Mandy Gaither reports. Categories: Digital Exclusives and Features, National News

Krispy Kreme to celebrate teachers during ‘Educators Appreciation Week’

Teachers will be able to get a sweet treat for all of their hard work next week

Columbia, SC (WOLO) — Educators eat up! Krispy Kreme will be giving out free donuts and coffee to teachers next week… for educator appreciation week. the company says it’s their way of saying thank you. On top of that, Krispy Kreme will also give everyone who orders a dozen donuts an extra special “straight-a” dozen on Tuesday, August 11th. Categories:…

Columbia Parks and Recreation offer free meals

Breakfast and lunch will be provided for residents 18 and younger

Image: Columbia Parks and Recreation Logo Columbia, SC (WOLO)— The City of Columbia Parks and Recreation Department is teaming up with a local faith based organization in order to help feed a community need. As families get ready to begin a new school year, the City of Columbia is giving you one less thing to worry about. Columbia Parks and…

Edventure to host ‘Countdown to Kindergarten’ event virtually

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Get ready for a back to school bash, virtually. Edventure Children’s Museum will host the annual ‘Countdown to Kindergarten’ August 7, 2020. Organizers say due to the pandemic, they will be holding a virtual event.   Museum officials say EdVenture’s website will include tips from education leaders and several “welcome to kindergarten” messages, including one from Governor…