Digital Exclusives and Features

Go Red to Promote Heart Health in Women

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – The American Heart Association is holding its annual Midlands Go Red for Women Luncheon this week. Good Morning Columbia’s Grace Joyal sat down with this year’s chairwoman, Liz McMillan, to talk about why this event is crucial to AHA’s mission.   Categories: Digital Exclusives and Features Tags: American Heart Association, go red, Heart disease, women’s health

AmeriCorps Members Leave Lasting Mark on Palmetto Trail

WEDGEFIELD, S.C. (WOLO) – When finished, the Palmetto Trail will be one of just 16 cross-state trails in the nation, stretching from the Upstate to the Lowcountry. The Palmetto Conservation Foundation is leading completion efforts. Last summer, they launched the Palmetto Conservation Corps – an AmeriCorps program. AmeriCorps members apply, and then select a term, location and subject area of service….

Richland Library Hosting Free Women’s Health Week Events

RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) – Richland Library is hosting a week full of events in honor of National Women’s Health Week, Sunday through Friday. Self-Defense Class 9 a.m. – 1p.m. Monday, May 15 Richland Library Southeast This is a crime-prevention program with the Richland County Sheriff’s Department that utilizes techniques, specifically designed for women, to reduce the likelihood of victimization….

Celebrating Mother’s Day with Alzheimer’s Disease

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – Mother’s Day can be an emotional day for people whose mothers are no longer living, but it can be especially trying for children whose mothers suffer from Alzheimer’s Disease. The Alzheimer’s Association of S.C. reports that women are disproportionately affected by the disease – nearly two-thirds of the more than 5 million Americans with Alzheimer’s are women. The…