Movie Review: Get Out
ABC Columbia’s movie reviewer, Matt Perron, gives us his take on the new thriller Get Out.
Digital Exclusives and Features
Time with a real southern momma…Sort of
Comedian Darren Knight gives Tyler Ryan a preview of his comedy house routine
COLUMBIA SC (WOLO)– Over the last year, former Sears loss prevention investigator Darren Knight was laid off. Having some extra time on his hands, he created a character, based a lot on his grandmother and a little of his mom, and started a YouTube channel. Knights “Southern Momma” character soon became an Internet sensation, and landed Knight into the…
Month-Long Community Book Group Comes to An End
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – Richland Library’s “One Book, One Community” initiative wraps up Tuesday. Good Morning Columbia’s Grace Joyal sat down with Clo Cammarata, library programs and partnerships manager, to discuss the monthlong community read-along and discussion. Categories: Digital Exclusives and Features, Local News, Richland Tags: community read-along, Grant Park, Richland Library
Black History Moment
John "Dizzy" Gillepsie
Today we celebrate John Birks Gillespie. Gillespie, commonly known as Dizzy, was a trumpet player, singer piano player and composer. The Cheraw native is considered one of the greatest jazz trumpeters of all time. Dizzy worked with fellow Jazz musician, Charlie Parker, to change the face of the music genre by creating the Bebop and modern Jazz style. All month…
Daisy Cakes and the Sharks that stay connected
Kim Daisy, creator of Daisy Cakes shares her post Shark Tank success with Tyler Ryan
SPARTENBURG SC (WOLO)–Kim “Daisy” Nelson had a great idea…produce ridiculously good cakes, and ship them around the world. It was in 2011 Kim heard about an ABC show called Shark Tank, that looked for great ideas to fund. She told Tyler Ryan on Good Morning Columbia that after making her way through some 20,000 applicants, she found herself in front…
Fitness Friday: The balancing act of fitness
Chris Wooten from the Body Shop shows Tyler Ryan the art of using balance in fitness
LEXINGTON SC (WOLO)–Fitness trainer Chris Wooten from Lexington’s Body Shop shared with Tyler Ryan the technique for ensuring your body remains symmetrical. Using a small balance ball, band, and even side planks can have a profound impact on your overall strength. Check out the demonstration. For more information about Wooten or training techniques, check out their website HERE. …
Furry Friend Friday Meet Calli
It’s Furry Friend Friday and Pets Inc introduces us to a kitten looking for a forever home.
Are you ready for Free Chip Friday?
To celebrate tortilla day, Salsarita's has the easy way to put crunch in your life
If you are looking for a free way to celebrate tortilla day, stop by any of the 80 Salsarita’s in the 18 state footprint of the Charlotte based chain for a FREE back of chips and salsa. There is no purchase necessary, just an appreciation for a good chip. Categories: Digital Exclusives and Features
Black History Moment
Jonas Thomas Kennedy
Today we celebrate Jonas Thomas Kennedy in our Black History Moment. Kennedy is a Bennetsville native who turned his love of farming into his life work. Kennedy was named farmer of the year in 1977 for his great ability to raise turkey’s. Former president Lyndon B. Johnson invited Kennedy to take part in the National Farm Policy Conference. He also…
Exclusive Series: Lab at USC Leading Field of Marijuana Research
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – As medical marijuana clears its first hurdles inside the State House, the debate over research into its effects on health has reignited. It turns out, that one lab at the University of South Carolina has been leading the field for years. Dr. Prakash Nagarkatti, Vice President for Research at the University, led one of the first teams in…
