Digital Exclusives and Features

Men’s Health Forum on Prostate Cancer at First Nazareth this Saturday

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – First Nazareth Baptist Church is hosting an important event to raise awareness on prostate cancer amongst black men. The Men’s Health Forum starts Saturday at 11 a.m. at the church’s main sanctuary, 2351 Gervais St. Curtis spoke with Andre’ Melvin, PhD, Greater Columbia Prostate Cancer Advocate, who says $25 gift cards will be given to the…

Tasty Tuesday: Crumbl cookies may crumble, but my oh my are they good

Tyler Ryan gets a taste of some super yummy Crumbl cookies

Forest Acres, SC (WOLO) – Forest Acres Crumbl joined The Manmade Gourmet for a pretty sweet Tasty Tuesday!  If you are looking for a sweet treat, or the perfect gift for a client or the office, here is the answer!  You can connect with them HERE. Categories: Digital Exclusives and Features Tags: crumbl, manmad gourmet, manmade gourmet, Tasty Tuesday, tyler…

Tyler’s Travels: Fly back in time, and help local charities with Fly for Foundations

Tyler Ryan learned the details of the First Fly For Foundations event at CAE

COLUMBIA SC (WOLO) – Col. Rick Mantei, Founder of the Mantei Charitable Fund, is holding his Fly For Foundations event on Saturday August 16 at Eagle Aviation at CAE.  Mantei is offering free (totally) rides in a pair of WWII era planes, in hopes that passengers will make a donation to one of the six Foundations he has partnered with….

11th Annual Women’s Empowerment Of South Carolina 2025

Curtis Wilson got a sneak peak into the 11th Annual Women's Empowerment Of South Carolina

  COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – The 11th Annual Women’s Empowerment Of South Carolina is bigger and better this year! The Event is this Saturday August 16th from 9am to 4pm  at the SC State Fairgrounds. Curtis spoke with  Co-Coordinator Shanik “Neek” Mincie and Professor Joey Hilton about all this event has to offer from live music to workshops and more!…

For The Health of It: Understanding MAST

Tyler Ryan and Hima Dalal discuss Cell activation syndrome

COLUMBIA SC (WOLO) – Mast Cell Activation Syndrome & Integrative OT by Hima Dalal,Integrative OT,Energy Medicine Specialist ,FM Specialist What Is MCAS? MCAS is an immunological condition where mast cells release inflammatory mediators (e.g., histamine, leukotrienes, prostaglandins) inappropriately, causing a wide array of symptoms across multiple systems—skin (hives, flushing), GI (bloating, reflux), neuro (brain fog, anxiety), respiratory, cardiovascular, and more…

UPDATE: Pet of the Week’s Midnight has been adopted

Pet of the week is brought to you by McDaniels Subaru

LEXINGTON CO., S.C. (WOLO) – The Lexington Co. Animal Services says our newest Pet of the Week, Midnight, has been adopted! She made an appearance on ABC Columbia and a family wanted to make her a member! There are other dogs in need of a home at the shelter. Throughout the month of August, all adoption fees are waived. For…

Get ready to rock the lake at Floatchella on Saturday

Tyler Ryan gets the details on the inaugural Floatchella on Lake Murray

LAKE MURRAY SC (WOLO) – Live music is returning to Lake Murray with the very first Floatchella Lake Murray Saturday, August 2, 2025.  The event is planned for Fat Frogs Marina on the Lake (The old Frayed Knot), and promises a stack of live musicians, great food, and more.  You can come by boat, or even car to enjoy the…

Big things planned for the small town of Pelion at the National Night Out

Tyler Ryan gets the plans for Pelion's first National Night Out celebration

PELION SC (WOLO) – Started in 1984, the National Night out celebration has become one of the countries largest community gathering dedicated to anti-crime, community, and fellowship.  Next Friday, August 8, the small Lexington County town of Pelion joins the ranks, with their inaugural National Night Out. The event aims to bring the community, churches, schools, and of course first…

Check out a hot day, but it’s a good day for a hot tub

Tyler Ryan gets the details on the 2025 Local Hot Tub Expo this weekend

COLUMBIA SC (WOLO) – There are over twenty-seven million hot tubs in the world, and at any given moment, 17,000 people are taking a tubby.  If you would like to be one of them, but lack the tub, the Local Hot Tub Expo can help.  The Expo is at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center Friday, Saturday, and Sunday August 1…