Orangeburg, SC (WOLO) — The savage beating and subsequent death of 29 year old Type Nichols in Memphis, Tennessee has renewed the discussion over police brutality. Tuesday evening South Carolina State University’s Department of Social Sciences held a forum entitled, “Let’s Talk about Tyre Nichols: Black Bodies and Institutional Violence” to tackle the issue head on. Organizers say the purpose of…
SOUTH CONGAREE SC (WOLO)- Lighting up the sky with celebration never disappoints, however, fireworks cause thousands of injuries each year. Mike and Ruthie Hughes from Discount Fireworks Store in Cayce and South Congaree offer several safety ideas that will help keep your ten fingers and two eyes working in the new year. Fireworks packaged in brown…
As you shop this holiday season a reminder from the US Consumer Product Safety Commission.
Dominion Energy South Carolina is sharing a few tips on how to save energy during this holiday season.
As we’re expecting cooler temperatures to drop later this week, here are some tips to make sure you’re prepared for whatever mother nature has in store for the Midlands.
It’s as small as a coin, but it’s a big danger if it’s ingested. Button batteries are common and found in many items.
For those Americans who are preparing to fly this holiday weekend, one of the busiest airports in the country is taking precautions.
WEST COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) –With severe storms pounding the North, South Carolina emergency officials are calling on people to get prepared and be on the lookout for winter weather. A meteorologist with the National Weather Service says there will be higher than normal temperatures over the next three months, but he says that’s not a queue to put away snow…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) –With Turkey Day just around the corner, there are some health and home hazards that could fill your plate with issues if not handled correctly. Experts with the Palmetto Poison Center say what separates an issue-free Thanksgiving from a feast that could lead you to the hospital is how you prepare your turkey. “We want to make…
A South Carolina Senate subcommittee is discussing a bill that would establish punishments if someone is caught using their cell phone while driving.
