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Digital Exclusives and Features

DOVE donates to healthcare workers, hospitals to help coronavirus fight

Healthcare workers up close and personal with COVID-19 are getting suds of help
ABC Columbia Staff,

Image: Dove logo ABC Columbia (WOLO)—  The company Dove is doing their part to help our medical professionals and the most vulnerable among us as the battle against coronavirus (COVID-19) rages on. In a post on twitter Dove directing attention to a new addition to its ad campaign where their signature Dove is flying into a temporary nest, where officials…

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Digital Exclusives and Features, Local News

‘Wash your Wings’ t-shirts raise funds for first responders

Columbia Fireflies take a swing at helping first responders along with local charity
ABC Columbia Staff,

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…

Take Out
Digital Exclusives and Features

Looking for curbside, take out? Check out our ‘We’re Open’ section

A working list of local restaurants in the Midlands and whether they offer carry out, delivery, or curbside pickup
Crysty Vaughan,

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…

Health Minute
Digital Exclusives and Features, News

Seasonal allergies or Coronavirus: A breakdown of some symptoms

Spring is in the air and so are allergies. But during this time of COVID-19 many people are asking do I have Coronavirus?
CNN,

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:…
ABC Columbia News Update (Second Row), Digital Exclusives and Features

Take out, delivery? Check out our ‘We’re Open’ section

A working list of local restaurants with take out, delivery, or curbside
Crysty Vaughan,

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…

Love Through Corona
Digital Exclusives and Features

Love knows no boundaries

A couple makes major changes for their wedding ceremony during the pandemic
CNN,

(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…

Quit Smoking
Digital Exclusives and Features

Health officials encourage smokers to kick the habit during coronavirus outbreak

Quitting your smoking habit may help you ward off the coronavirus (COVID-19) infection
CNN,

(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-…