Digital Exclusives and Features

American Dream: Is Columbia at the top of the buying vs. renting tipping point?

Jessica Luther explains to Tyler Ryan the "tipping point" of home buying

COLUMBIA SC (WOLO)–There is a common belief, when it comes to real estate, that it is often cheaper to buy a home, even for a short time, than to rent.  Although, according to a CNBC report, this isn’t the case in a lot of the country, Jessica Luther, from Coldwell Banker, says that in many cases the cost of living in…

Duck Donuts taste nothing like chicken….

Katie McCanna, local owner of Duck Donuts showed Tyler and Grace the secret to fried dough success

COLUMBIA SC (WOLO)–About a month ago, a new day dawned in donuts for the Midlands, as Katie McCanna became the local owner of Duck Donuts, near Whole Food on Devine Street.  The company, which started in 2006 near Duck North Carolina as become a fast favorite in the communities that they serve, and according to McCanna, they are quickly becoming…

Tasty Tuesday: Zoes Kitchen

Tyler Ryan learns some of the simple secrets that make up a yummy and healthy lunch on a Tasty Tuesday

      Zoe’s Kitchen joined Tyler Ryan on Tasty Tuesday with a few ideas and tips for a great snack and a twist on a boring old box lunch.   Categories: Digital Exclusives and Features

Young Leaders Society Collecting School Supplies at Annual Kickoff Event

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – Young Leaders Society is hosting its annual kickoff event to launch a new year of philanthropy and professional development opportunities. This year’s party, with the theme “Camp YLS”, is being held at Hay Hill Garden Market Thursday, August 16, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. In addition to enjoying food, drinks and live music, guests are…

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…