Doctors warn about the potential danger of button batteries
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.
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Atlanta airport prepares for holiday travel during pandemic
For those Americans who are preparing to fly this holiday weekend, one of the busiest airports in the country is taking precautions.
SCEMD: Never too early to start preparing for winter weather
Emergency officials warn about possible ice on the road, power outages
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…
How to keep hidden hazards from impacting your Turkey Day feast
Experts in fire safety and poison control weigh in on how to steer clear of emergencies
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…
Lawmakers discuss bringing “hands-free law” to South Carolina
20 other states, including Georgia, have passed similar bills into law
A South Carolina Senate subcommittee is discussing a bill that would establish punishments if someone is caught using their cell phone while driving.
State Fair strengthens security following Saturday’s stampeding incident
RCSD says no shots were fired Saturday night
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — Two nights after hundreds evacuated the South Carolina State Fair after hearing rumors of a potential shooting on fair grounds, fair officials are upping security to keep people safe. A larger number of Richland County Sheriff’s deputies were visible throughout the Fair Monday, and some fair attendees said there were longer lines to get through security….
Volkswagen recalls over 600,000 vehicles for safety concerns
Volkswagen is recalling 679,000 vehicles that are at risk to “roll away”. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration ( NHTSA), the key can be removed without the car being in park. Vehicles include select models of Golf from years 2015 and up , Beetle models 2015 and Jetta models from 2011 to 2018. To see if your vehicle…
Free child seat check helps parents click in to proper safety
Lexington, SC (WOLO) — The Lexington Police Department is teaming up with Panera bread for a child seat check event they hope with help you keep your precious cargo safe. Saturday May 18th, 2019 from 11AM until 1 PM, you can stop by the Panera Bread at 5416 Sunset Boulevard in Lexington and make sure the child seat you strap…
Uber, USC team up on nationwide campus safety initiative
The "Check Your Ride" feature on Uber began to be active in Columbia Thursday
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — Uber is putting the University of South Carolina at the forefront of its new campus safety initiative. After President Harris Pastides’s “What’s My Name?” movement picked up steam nationwide, Uber rolled out some changes through a partnership with colleges across the country to remind students of essential safety tips. “We also added a new ‘Check Your Ride’…
Upstate man creates app that adds extra layer of security when traveling alone
COLUMBIA S.C. (WOLO)- A Sheldon Early of Greenville, has developed a phone application that shares your location with trusted friends in case of emergencies. The app creates a “check in” with your friends for when you’re out and about. Location Lockbox will send an alert when a person has made it safely to their destination and an alert when a…
