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National Family Health and Fitness day

Columbia,SC (WOLO)—- It’s time to get fit and just in time for National Family Health and Fitness day. Exercise has endless physical and psychological benefits, including enhanced fitness and heart health, reduced stress and improved sleep habits. When you incorporate that routine into a lifestyle, along with your family experts say it not only keeps you motivated, but also has…

Lexington PD offers rape aggression defense class

Image: Lexington PD Lexington, SC (WOLO) —- If you have ever thought about taking a self defense class to learn how to protect yourself again sexual assault,  here is your chance. The Lexington Police Department is currently looking for applicants to take part in their upcoming Rape Aggression Defense (R.A.D.) training class which will be taught by officers who are…

Local Living: Concerts in Columbia and Peace in the Park

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) Looking for activities this weekend? Here’s our Crysty Vaughan with a look at ‘Local Living’. If you’re in the mood for a concert, country superstar Carrie Underwood will be here this weekend. She’s bringing her ‘Cry Pretty Tour 360’ to the Capital City. The concert is Sunday at 7pm at Colonial Life Arena. For ticket info click…

New ‘Space Plane’ could travel four times faster than speed of sound

(CNN) — Traveling approximately four times faster than the speed of sound may soon be possible for plane passengers. The United Kingdom Space Agency says a hypersonic rocket engine could make the trip from London to Sydney in just four hours. The original flight duration usually takes approximately 22 hours. Reaction Engines says the new plane would break the sound…

Where to get your free vaccinations before flu season hits

Columbia, SC (WOLO) — Like it or not, flu season is right around the corner and you want to make sure are ready before it starts making the rounds. Influenza activity typically starts to increase in October and peaks between December and February. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention CDC says about eight percent of Americans get the flu each…