Once-classified government documents help lawyers defend sick nuclear workers at S.C. complex
Lawyers are using once-classified government documents to defend potentially thousands of sick nuclear weapons workers and their families that should be eligible for federal benefits. The once-secret documents were released…
Quiz: What Preventable Injuries Are You Most At Risk For During Your Lifetime?
At the end of National Safety Month, we're taking a look at the 4th leading cause of death in United States: preventable injuries. Take this quiz to test your knowledge…
Emojis Can Save Lives
Almost every driver on the road these days is a member of some form of social media, whether it’s Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or one of the many other sites available…
Drowning Can Be Silent: Water Safety Awareness
The warm weather in Charleston calls for trips to pools and beaches in order to cool off from the summertime heat. While the water can be refreshing for some, for…
SC Motorcycle Fatalities on the Rise
South Carolina is well on its way to potentially having one of the highest motorcycle fatality numbers in years. Around this time last year, there were approximately 83 deaths related…
Vehicle Inspections: Taking Proper Care of Your Car to Ensure Safety
It’s been 20 years since South Carolina had mandatory safety inspections on vehicles. At that time, almost half of all states had required inspections to ensure vehicles' proper mechanical safety…
Public Safety Announces DUI Crackdown
Recently, the South Carolina Department of Public Safety announced their plan statewide to crackdown on impaired driving this summer—specifically, DUI offenses. SCDPS launched the “Sober or Slammer!” campaign on August…
In the Zone–the Danger Zone
As you hit the roads this morning, it is impossible to ignore the horrible school traffic! When heavy traffic and slow school buses seem like a frustration, it’s easy to…
Distracted Driving–Not Just Texting
Distracted driving is among the biggest causes of fatal crashes in the United States today. While texting and driving is one of the most dangerous causes of driver distraction, it’s…
South Carolina Driving: 13 Laws You've Probably Never Heard Of
Although it seems anyone with a driver’s license should be aware of basic traffic laws, there are some laws that aren’t as obvious. Traffic laws vary from state to state,…
South Carolina Seeking New Input on Boater Regulations
With the population of South Carolina on the rise, the amount of boaters hitting the water is also increasing. You may be wondering, how does that affect me? South Carolina has…
SC Daycare Linked to E. Coli Outbreak
Just this week, DHEC released news that an outbreak of E. coli had been linked to The Learning Vine Daycare in Greenwood, SC. Currently, 7 children have been confirmed to…
SC Ranks 50 in Safest States to Live
Recently, Wallet Hub released a “safety” list that ranked each state in order of safest to least safe. They reviewed many areas and factors to determine who would rank where…
100 Deadly Days of Summer
Unfortunately, it’s that time again. The 100 Deadly Days of Summer is in full effect. Police officers have already seen an increase in highway deaths this year compared to last…
Check that Mirror!
Last year brought heartache in the news as we read story after story of children being left in vehicles as temperatures rose. Unfortunately, as summer approaches once again, the risk…
Beep Beep! Moped Accidents on the Rise in SC
Moped related accidents have dramatically increased in the tri-county area within the last couple of months. Not only is this increase alarming, it’s actually responsible for four deaths in March…
South Carolina Highway Patrol Working to Achieve Target Zero in 2015
Unfortunately, highway fatalities were up last year in South Carolina, with 807 traffic deaths. South Carolina Highway Patrol is hoping to decrease that number to zero in 2015, with the…
Helpful Tips for Holiday Travel
Everyone knows holiday travel can be incredibly stressful, especially when there are long delays and unexpected obstacles. Whether you are traveling by plane or car, you can expect more delays, cancellations, road closings, accidents,…