SOUTH CONGAREE SC (WOLO)–Watching the lights and hearing the “booms” of fireworks is a staple of a 4th of July celebration, but as pretty as they are to watch and hear, they cause thousands of injuries every year as we celebrate America’s Birthday. Mike and Ruthie Hughes from Discount Fireworks Store in Cayce and South Congaree offer several safety ideas….
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– If you are planning to travel this Independence Day, you may want to prepare yourself for some bumper to bumper traffic. ABC Columbia: travel According to AAA, 49-million Americans are expected to travel farther than 50 miles from home this year. Experts say low gas prices, mixed with the nations low-unemployment rate, are the driving factors behind…
COLUMBIA SC (WOLO) – The United States Small Business Administration offers several programs for small businesses that suffer a loss due to disaster. The agency provides the following answers to common questions: Why is it important to prepare now? Hurricane season runs June 1st to November 30th, with peak season in August and September. There are some steps you can take to…
COLUMBIA SC (WOLO)– In today’s era, the life span of the Baby Boomer population has increased. At the same time, the Digital era is making peoples lifestyle more sedentary; more people are working from home and all shopping or entertainment is at their fingertips on the cell phones. People have increased obesity, decreased range of motion, strength and increased joint…
ORLANDO, FL (WFTV) — Following the death of the Spring Valley High School graduate last week in Florida, the man accused in the hit and run appeared in court today, facing new charges for her death. ABC’S Lauren Seabrook was at the courthouse in Orlando Monday and spoke to Yousuf Hasan directly. Categories: Digital Exclusives and Features, Local News
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(Photo Courtesy: the Columbia Museum of Art) Columbia, S.C. – The Columbia Museum of Art is giving you a chance to get a little R and R during Self-Care Sunday. Organizers say it is a first of its kind event catered to dedicating a day full of activities that will help you find ways to treat yourself to wellness and well…
(CNN) — Independence day may be next week, but some of you are celebrating early and may have plans to light up a few fireworks. The Consumer Product Safety Commission is warning people about the importance of fireworks safety. The agency put on a demonstration to show how quickly things can go wrong when fireworks are not handled properly. New…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) —- If stocking up on fireworks to launch off on the fourth of July is something you plan to do as a part of your celebration, you may want to become familiar with what is, and what is not acceptable in the Palmetto state. According to https://www.tripsavvy.com/south-carolina-fireworks-laws-584144 South Carolina has some of the most relaxed laws in…
