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The depression – OT connection

Tyler Ryan learns about the benefits of occupational therapy for depression sufferers

Aug 10, 2018 10:14 AM EDT

Tyler Ryan,

COLUMBIA SC (WOLO)–Depression is a world-wide problem, and here in America, some 7% – 8% of people suffer from the affliction. Depression and depressive illnesses are classified as mood disorders and symptoms may affect people socially, occupationally, educationally, interpersonally and self-care, among other ways. Vital Energy’s Hima Dalal says that there are treatments that can be found at an occupational therapist….

LEGO Convention coming to Columbia

Aug 10, 2018 9:43 AM EDT

Claire Richardson,

COLUMBIA, S.C.(WOLO) The BrickUniverse LEGO Fan Convention comes to the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center this weekend. The event will feature building zones, professional LEGO artists, LEGO displays and brick merchants. There will be two sessions on Saturday and two sessions on Sunday. For more information or to get your tickets, click HERE. Categories: Digital Exclusives and Features

A Friday filled with music and fellowship

Tyler Ryan learns about the Summer Jam planned at Brooklind Baptist Church Friday evening

Aug 10, 2018 9:34 AM EDT

Tyler Ryan,

WEST COLUMBIA SC (WOLO)–It promises to be a summer night filled with music, worship and family fun – The Brookland Baptist Church Summer Jam is planned for Friday evening starting at 7:00PM. The show features a variety of musical acts from various genres, and the organizers say that donations of school supplies are being collected but entry is free. For…

Consumer Minute: Saving on back to school shopping

Aug 9, 2018 11:54 PM EDT

ABC Columbia Staff,

It’s that time of the year to start getting all of those needed back to school supplies, but where can you find the best deals? This study may give you some saving tips for that trip to the store.

The challenge of heading back to school

Aug 9, 2018 8:19 PM EDT

ABC Columbia Staff,

Children are getting ready to hit the books, but are they mentally and physically ready for the challenge that comes with the transition? We have some tips that may help.

Sistahs in Business Expo coming to Columbia Saturday

Aug 9, 2018 8:14 AM EDT

Claire Richardson,

Columbia, SC (WOLO) The Sistahs in Business Expo is happening Saturday, August 11 from 10am to 5pm at the Medallion Conference Center. The multi-city expo will celebrate entrepreneurial women of color. It will feature more than 70 vendors, as well as keynote speaker Vivica A. Fox. For more information or to buy tickets to the event, click HERE. Categories: Digital…

The GMC Crew tries to “Escape”

Escapology in Columbia built a room on Main Street and challenged Tyler, Claire, and Curtis to try and escape

Aug 8, 2018 11:32 AM EDT

Tyler Ryan,

https://youtu.be/imie1BssAwA COLUMBIA SC – (WOLO) Harry Houdini would be proud, as the art of escape has become mainstream, with over 2,000 “escape rooms’ popping up all over the Country, including Columbia. Kevin Williams, owner of Escapology in Columbia says that the rooms are great for team building, critical thinking, and simply fun. “It is like a ropes course for your…