Digital Exclusives and Features

Become a soldier for the day – Without the haircut

Fort Jackson opens its doors for a day to give the community an inside look at Army training

FORT JACKSON, SC (WOLO) — In an effort to create awareness of the training that Army recruits undergo at Fort Jackson, the base is opening its training doors for a “Come See Your Army” tour.  The even, which takes place on Thursday, will be an eight hour hands-on experience, with guests seeing first hand the process of creating soldiers. The…

Fitness Friday: Using the Steps to Sweat

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – For this edition of Fitness Friday, Chris Wooten, from the Body Shop in Lexington, shows Good Morning Columbia’s Grace Joyal how to use the State House Steps to work up a sweat. Categories: Digital Exclusives and Features Tags: at-home workout, Chris Wooten, fitness, Fitness Friday, The Body Shop, workout

Cold Case: Family, Deputies Search for Answers 21 Years Later

RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) – In 1996, Olympia resident Jack L. Robinson was brutally killed at the Rosewood boat landing. As the 21st anniversary of his death nears, investigators have made little to no progress in the case. Here’s what they know for certain: the 65-year-old arrived at the boat landing in his car, around 6 p.m. August 17, and…

DHEC: Before You Head Back to School, Head to Doctor’s Office

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – August is National Immunization Awareness Month, and here in the Palmetto State, next week, August 14 through 21, is South Carolina Immunization Week. The S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control is using the month to remind parents – who are getting their kids ready to head back to school – to make sure their little ones are up-to-date on…

Healing From Within: Integrating Meditation into Your Life

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – Occupational therapist and president of Midlands-based clinic, Vital Energy, discusses alternative therapies, and guides Good Morning Columbia’s Grace Joyal and Rochelle Dean through a meditation ritual you can try at home. Categories: Digital Exclusives and Features Tags: alternative medicine, cosmic medicine, healing, Health, meditation, Therapy, Vital Energy

Tasty Tuesday: Post-Workout Smoothie

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – On this special edition of Tasty Tuesday, Good Morning Columbia’s Grace Joyal shows us how to make a post-workout smoothie. Here’s what you’ll need: 1/2 cup of almond milk Heaping tablespoon of peanut butter Sprinkle of cinnamon 1/2 tablespoon of honey 1 banana 1 cup of ice Put all ingredients into a blender, blend until smooth…

Chapin Teen Has Big Voice, Dreams

CHAPIN, S.C. (WOLO) – Country musician Shelby Raye, a 16-year-old from Chapin, stopped by the ABC Columbia studio as part of Good Morning Columbia’s Music Monday concert series.   Categories: Digital Exclusives and Features Tags: Chapin, country music, Music, Music Monday, SCTweets, Shelby Raye

Five Points, Devine Street Neighborhoods Sweetening Tax-Free Weekend

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – In conjunction with South Carolina’s sales tax-free shopping weekend, a couple of Columbia neighborhoods are encouraging you to keep your money local. Five Points and Devine Street merchants are teaming up for their annual Summer Sidewalk Sale. From Friday through Sunday, shoppers can expect markdowns of up to 90 percent off, plus other great specials at participating restaurants. Some…