COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–“I was riding my bike, and was struggling with putting my water bottle back into the holder,” says Koala Water Bottle inventor Anthony Goldman. That is when he came up with the idea of using a magnetic ring to not only secure a bottle, but make it easily accessible. Goldman purchased a computer program, and set about creating…
The deadline for filing taxes has been extended this year to today, April 18, but that doesn’t eliminate the stress.
COLUMBIA SC (WOLO)–For the last fifteen years, over 1,000 women have come together in April for a quick five mile run, creating awareness for Heart Disease. According to Lexington Medical’s Jeanna Moffett, the Heart and Soles Women’s Five Miler starts on Saturday morning, at the top of Finlay Park, ending near the stage. According to Moffett, who also serves as…
COLUMBIA SC (WOLO)–Several local environmental groups are coming together Wednesday evening with the mission of creating awareness of the importance of protecting the vital water supply that starts with the watersheds that exist in our own backyards. Sustainable Midlands, Rocky Branch, Smith Branch, and Gills Creek Watershed associations are holding a “Wine for Water” benefit on Wednesday at the Hall…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – This week’s Furry Friend Friday features Mulder, a 20-month-old Chihuahua mix. Mulder has called the Animal Protection League of S.C. home since May of 2015. The shelter, at 6080 Old Leesburg Road in Hopkins, is open from noon until 4 p.m., Wednesday through Sunday. Categories: Digital Exclusives and Features, Pet of the Week Tags:…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – The Ray Tanner Foundation is hosting a new fundraiser to raise money for Midlands residents in need. “Resale for Ray” will feature high-end, lightly-used clothing and accessories. All proceeds will go to the foundation. The event will be at 701 Whaley on Thursday, April 27 from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Tickets are $50. There will…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – A grizzly bear at Riverbanks Zoo decided to play peek-a-boo with a girl, visiting the Midlands attraction with her family during spring break. Meagan Sawyer sent the video to ABC Columbia News. Categories: Digital Exclusives and Features Tags: family fun, peek-a-boo, Riverbanks Zoo, South Carolina, spring break
COLUMBIA SC (WOLO)–With taxes due in a few short days, it can be a very stressful, as you sift through recipepts, see up close and personal just how much Uncle Sam dips into our pockets, and work to ensure your return doesn’t include any “red flags.” “Stress affects the whole body,” says Hand and Stone’s Pam Burgess. Burgess points out…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – Midlands resident Gabby Goodwin, the ten-year-old behind “GaBBY Bows”, is in the running to win a $10,000 grant for kid entrepreneurs. Barbara’s Food is running the competition. The company narrowed down a field of hundreds of applicants to ten. You have until Friday at midnight to cast one vote a day for Gabby to win the…
Oscar Munoz, the CEO of United Airlines, today said he felt “shame” when he saw the viral video of airport police dragging a bloodied passenger from one of his airline’s flights Sunday night.
