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.
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 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…
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…
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’…
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…
COLUMBIA S.C (WOLO)- The Midlands were struck with a surprise Sunday evening when sighting of tornado’s and heavy storms hit the area. Would you know what to do if a tornado crossed your path? If not, here are a few safety tips to help you to be better prepared in the event you are encountered by a twister. First you…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– With the triple digit heat it’s important to keep in mind your furry friends. First, check the pavement, hot pavement could burn dog paws. And yes, there is sunscreen, or at lease sun protection for your four legged friends. Grace Joyal has the tips. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Heat, pets, Safety
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