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Ooooos and ahhhhhs done safe on the 4th of July

Tyler Ryan and Mike and Ruthie Hughes talk about fireworks safety

SOUTH CONGAREE SC (WOLO) – It is time for the ooos and awwws as we light up the night sky to celebrate the birthday of America.  Ruthie and Mike Hughes joined GMC’s Tyler Ryan with some new firework trends, and of course to talk safety. Always have a water source on hand – a hose or bucket protect your eyes…

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

Pet of the week is brought to you by McDaniels Subaru

UPDATE: Hawkeye has been adpoted! COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – Columbia Animal Services is introducing our newest Pet of the Week who has a name fit for an Avenger! Hawkeye is a 7 year old big bundle of joy who loves to play with dogs and cats! In celebration of Petco Love’s Pick Me! SC statewide adoption event, from now to…

WW2 Veteran speaks about special event honoring veterans at CAE

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – A special event earlier this month honored World War 2 veterans who protected our country during those troubling times. Curtis spoke with World War 2 veteran Bruce Cook and Veteran/Event Organizer Rick Mantei about the World War 2 event at the Columbia Airport on June 7. The event honored eight living WWII veterans, which also showcased…

Midlands Cares: Concierge Medicine

Tyler Ryan gets the scoop on the latest medical trend offered by MUSC

COLUMBIA SC (WOLO) – The days of log waiting room waits, two minute consultations, and always treating symptoms versus preventing illness may be over with the growth of Concierge Medicine at MUSC.  Tyler Ryan spent some time with Doctor Kevin Griggs about the new trend that is offered at the hospital system. You can connect with Dr. Griggs directly HERE….

For the Health of It: Understanding sensory processing disorder

Tyler Ryan and Hima Dalal discuss a very common affliction - sensory processing disorder

COLUMBIA SC (WOLO) – "SPD" stands for Sensory Processing Disorder, and Integrative OT refers to a type of Occupational Therapy that uses a holistic, often multi-disciplinary approach to help individuals with sensory processing difficulties. Here's a breakdown: �� What is SPD (Sensory Processing Disorder)? SPD is a condition where the brain has trouble receiving and responding to information that comes…

Boating 101: Dock operation

Tyler Ryan get some boat docking tips from SC DNR

COLUMBIA SC (WOLO) – “Driving a boat is nothing like driving a car,” is something that every person who has driven one can attest to.  There is a learning curve, for sure, especially when it comes to operating around a dock.  Boat Captain (and Meteorologist) Tyler Ryan get some tips from South Carolina Department of Natural Resources. You can get…

The Office of Mental Health’s Highway to Hope

Tyler Ryan learns about the services offered by the OMH

COLUMBIA SC (WOLO) – The South Carolina Office of Mental Health offers many programs for every person in South Carolina, including a fleet of RV’s that can respond to rural and hard to reach places.  Tyler Ryan learned about the programs and took a tour of one of the Highway to Hope RV’s. You can learn more about the programs…

RCSD’s Guardians of the Night K9 5K hits the ground in July!

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – The Richland County Sheriff’s Department is hosting an annual event to honor their four-legged partners in blue. The Guardians of the Night K9 5K starts Saturday, July 19 at the SC State Fairgrounds, 1200 Rosewood Drive with the following times: Gates open: 7 p.m. Family run/walk (not timed): 8:30 p.m. Timed 5K: 9:30 p.m. Lt. Pete…