Image: Columbia Fireflies Columbia ,SC (WOLO) — Since the first cases of coronavirus (COVID-19) began to surface in the Midlands, the South Carolina Deoartment of Environmental Protection and Control (DHEC) has been repeating the same message. It’s one that can not be stated enough. One of the best ways to keep the virus at bay is to refrain from touching…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The South Carolina State Museum has some new e-learning experiences for folks going stir crazy at home. New this week, a 360 degree virtual tour of the Museum’s Apollo 50 journey to the moon exhibit. And Friday, April 17 the Museum will hold a virtual visit with pirates. The Museum says the Golden Age of Piracy: A…
CNN–Health officials say many kids and teens may deal with grief during this pandemic. Mandy Gaither has tips on how to help them deal with these emotions in this health minute. Categories: Digital Exclusives and Features Tags: Health minute
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–During this time of quarantine many of you may be asking “where can I get take out or curbside?” To help you out, we here at ABC Columbia have added a “We’re Open” link on our web site https://www.abccolumbia.com/were-open-find-local-businesses/ Just click on the link, there you will find a working list of local restaurants in the Midlands and whether…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–Columbia is seeing a big dip in prices at the pump, amid the coronavirus crisis. Drivers in the Midlands are paying an average of around $1.25 a gallon. We saw prices vary greatly from $1.34 to $1.43 across the Midlands. According to Gas Buddy, prices in Columbia are nearly 10 cents cheaper than a week ago and fifty…
CNN–Spring is in the air and so are allergies. But during this time of COVID-19 many people are asking do I have the Coronavirus? Experts have some tips to help you know what you might be suffering from, is it the flu, allergies or something else? Here’s Meredith Wood to break down the symptoms in this Health Minute. Categories:…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– With all South Carolina restaurants and bars closed for dine-in during the coronavirus pandemic, many restaurants are operating on a to-go only model. So how do you know where to order take out from? To help you out, we here at ABC Columbia have added a “We’re Open” link on our web site. https://www.abccolumbia.com/were-open-find-local-businesses/ In this link you…
(ABC News) — With social distancing being practiced around the world many couples had to put their weddings on hold. Not one Chicago couple though, even in the middle of a global pandemic, the duo was determined to tie the knot and wanted to show everyone that not even coronavirus can stand in the way of true love. Anna Stewart…
(CNN) —If you still need a good enough reason to quit your smoking habit, how about this one, it could help you to fight off a coronavirus infection. If you need help figuring out where to start, best methods to use or even what may work best for you, the Quitline can help. You can reach them by calling 1800-…
The coronavirus has claimed the life of one of America’s most beloved singer-songwriters. Tuesday evening John Prine died due to complications from the coronavirus according to his family. Winner of a Lifetime Achievement Grammy earlier this year, Prine penned classics like ‘Angel from Montgomery’ and ‘In Spite of Ourselves’. Prine was 73 years old Categories: Digital Exclusives and Features
