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Free COVID test kits are about to be available again. Here's how to get them.

National

Are morning workouts better for weight loss?

Researchers observed a "strong linear association" between working out and lowered obesity for the group that worked out in the morning.
Wildfires

6 VERIFIED ways to protect yourself from wildfire smoke

Wildfire smoke can make the air unhealthy to breathe. We VERIFY what you need to know about how to stay safe outdoors and in your home.
Health

'This is what I need to do' | 83-year-old NC woman exercises 5 days a week

83-year-old Millie Hoffler-Foushee started to take exercising seriously due to hip problems. She enjoys activities like water aerobics and Zumba.
Local News

New DHEC report shows health decline in students during pandemic

The decrease in health further highlighted disparity for Black and Hispanic students.
Health

South Carolina children's health declined during COVID pandemic, new data shows

The report shows the percentage of children in the “Healthy Weight Category” decreased from 65% pre-pandemic to 59% post-pandemic.
Health

As younger children increasingly die by suicide, experts call for better tracking and prevention

Suicide ranks as either the seventh- or eighth-leading cause of death among children ages 5 to 11, according to the CDC.
Buddy Call 19

Buddy Call19 Survivor: Patricia Jackson

Patricia Jackson is this months Buddy Call19 survivor, here's her story.
Health

For 150 minutes a week, do this to live a long and healthy life

Cone Health experts say the key to a long and healthy life is exercise! If it sounds intimidating, it doesn't have to be.
News

Town of Lexington passes emergency ordinance to work on solutions to sewer line failure

An emergency ordinance has been passed in the Town of Lexington to allow the council to explore its options when it comes to taking care of a sewer line failure.
Health

What is a heart scan calcium test and who needs one?

There's no way to know if you have high cholesterol unless you get a blood test.
Kershaw County

The county is helping residents keep mosquitos at bay

Kershaw county is giving residents "mosquito dunks" biodegradable discs that you put in water to keep the population of juvenile mosquitos down.

Cayce city council votes against new early election center, citing issues with timing and cost

One dead in two car accident in Fairfield county

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The start of Fall brings big changes in the next month

Columbia's Leading Local News: Weather, Traffic, Sports and more | Columbia, South Carolina | WLTX.com

Free COVID test kits are about to be available again. Here's how to get them.

Are morning workouts better for weight loss?

6 VERIFIED ways to protect yourself from wildfire smoke

'This is what I need to do' | 83-year-old NC woman exercises 5 days a week

New DHEC report shows health decline in students during pandemic

South Carolina children's health declined during COVID pandemic, new data shows

As younger children increasingly die by suicide, experts call for better tracking and prevention

Buddy Call19 Survivor: Patricia Jackson

For 150 minutes a week, do this to live a long and healthy life

Town of Lexington passes emergency ordinance to work on solutions to sewer line failure

What is a heart scan calcium test and who needs one?

The county is helping residents keep mosquitos at bay

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