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The music returns to Meeting Street with 10 ear filling options this weekend

Tyler Ryan gets a sneak peek at one of the ten bands taking part in the annual music event in WECO

WEST COLUMBIA SC (WOLO) – For the second year, music from ten bands will fill the streets of Meeting Street in West Columbia, with the return of the Meeting Street Music Fest.  The music starts at 6:00 PM Friday at the Amphitheater West Columbia, and continues Saturday with nine bands on three stages around the Meeting Street area.  There will…

Help train firefighters and honor the memory of a fallen Hero with a hat

Tyler Ryan learns about Hometown 803's J Muller custom hat

IRMO SC (WOLO) – On May 26, 2023, Irmo Firefighter James Muller was killed while fighting a fire in Columbia.  “J,” although not known to many outside the firehouse to many, quickly became known, through videos of his his passionate presentations and of course, his larger than life mustache. Over the year plus since his passing, he has continued to…

Fez Friday – Big events to make your belly big…and help the kids

Tyler Ryan learns about some public events coming up at the Jamil Shrine Center

COLUMBIA SC (WOLO) – For 50 years, the Members of the Jamil Shrine in Columbia have worked tirelessly to help the Shriner’s 150 year mission of supporting the Children’s Hospital, through fun events, and the next couple weeks are no different. GMC’s Tyler Ryan learned about the BBQ Cook-off and the Hoe Down, both open to the public, and both…

Tasty Tuesday: Things are getting smooth in a tropical way

Tyler Ryan learns the details on the latest Tropical Smoothie in Irmo

COLUMBIA SC (WOLO) – Restaurants are alive and well in the Midlands with all sorts of options from national to local eateries opening all the time, and Tropical Smoothie is no different.  Liz Deese joined Tyler Ryan to talk about the newest addition to the offerings in Irmo, with the popular smoothie maker opening this week at 1180 Dutch Fork…

Cleaning Lake Murray one bag at a time

Tyler Ryan learns about the Fall Lake Murray Sweep Clean Up

Lake Murray SC (WOLO) – The Fall edition of the Lake Murray Sweep Cleanup, organized by Keep The Midlands Beautiful is planned for September 14.  The organization is looking for Volunteers for the morning, departing from various places around Lake Murray.  The goal is for Volunteers to boat to over 20 islands and clean up things that others have left…

Making warriors out of men on Saturday

COLUMBIA SC (WOLO) – The Every Man a Warrior event is Saturday at Seawells. Event organizers say the mission of the program is top help men succeed in life by equipping them for the battles they face every day, inclduing work, sex, money, and even hard times. You can get ticket info by clicking the QR Code   Categories: Digital…

Midlands Cares: Understanding an Abdominal Aneurism

Tyler Ryan learns about the medical A-A-A and how it can be treated - if detected

COLUMBIA SC (WOLO) – There is a growing affliction for many people generally aged 50-84 called Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm – or a A-A-A.  The question is what in the world is this medical problem that has nothing to do with the auto club?  MUSC Doctor Shane Parmer, “an aneurysm, in essence, is a bulge in an artery…arteries as a rule…