Digital Exclusives and Features

For the Health of It: Understanding COPD

Hima Dalal explains COPD complications and treatments to Tyler Ryan

COLUMBIA SC (WOLO)- Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a chronic inflammatory lung disease that causes obstructed airflows.   According to Vital Energy founder Hima Dalal, COPD can be caused by many factors including smoking, heart disease, lung cancer, exposure to toxic gas, and asthma.  Symptoms can include breathing difficulty, cough, mucus, and wheezing. COPD is an obstructive and progressive airway disease…

Continuing Coverage: Florence Officer Shootings

FLORENCE, SC (WOLO)– Authorities are set to hold a news conference Thursday to update the investigation into the shooting death of one Florence Police officer and the shooting of 6 other officers. Officials have identified the suspect accused of killing 52-year-old Officer Terrence Carraway during a violent standoff in Florence. ABC Columbia news has learned 74-year-old Fred Hopkins is in…

American Dream: The SBA’s disasters relief programs

Tyler Ryan learns about the US Small Business Administration offers several programs for businesses after a disaster

COLUMBIA SC (WOLO)– As many residents in North and South Carolina continue to deal with post Hurricane Florence damage and rebuilding, there are many businesses that also face the process. The US Small Business Administration has several programs aimed at helping small business owners with disaster relief. According to the SBA’s Martin Short, an estimated 25 percent of businesses do…