Digital Exclusives and Features

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…

Cherokee Purple to Black Krim: Festival Celebrates Tomatoes

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – The 8th annual Palmetto Tasty Tomato Festival is happening Saturday at City Roots Farm in Columbia. Guests can come out from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. A full lineup of bands will be performing on two different stages. You can sample delicious, tomato-based dishes from Midlands restaurants. Tickets are $12 in advance and $15 at the door….