Officers offer safety tips for off-campus students, parents
With thousands of students choosing off-campus housing and apartments, ABC Columbia’s Lee Williams spoke with local law enforcement about their ongoing safety needs.
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Oooos and Awwws from the lights in the sky on Sunday night
Tyler Ryan learns about fireworks safety as well as experiences some of the new trends
COLUMBIA SC (WOLO) – As we get ready to ring in the New Year, the skies will be bright at mid-night as ooos and ahhhs are heard across the globe driven by the magic of gunpowder. Fireworks have been around since the second century BC, and continue to be a tradition to celebrate a new year, the birth of a…
Garners Ferry Road Waffle House employees go on strike for better working conditions and pay
The protestors say they are fighting for secure and safe working conditions.
The protestors say they are fighting for secure and safe working conditions.
Health Minute: Staying healthy in the heat
It’s summer and the heat and humidity are just getting started. Experts are reminding you what extreme heat can do to your body and mind and how you can stay safe.
Taking care of children’s mental health during the summer
Our children are struggling with their mental health. And as visits to physicians for anxiety and other issues go up, it’s hard to figure out how to support them. But with schools letting out for the summer, families have the opportunity for a reset. If done right, it can put kids on track for a healthy school year in the fall.
Biden says tech companies must ensure AI products are safe
President Joe Biden said Tuesday it remains to be seen if artificial intelligence is dangerous, but that he believes technology companies must ensure their products are safe before releasing them to the public.
President Joe Biden said Tuesday it remains to be seen if artificial intelligence is dangerous, but that he believes technology companies must ensure their products are safe before releasing them to the public.
S.C. State University hosts forum to discuss police brutality
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…
Lighting up the sky – while keeping your finger count at 10
Tyler Ryan gets an early fireworks show and learns about safety leading up to the New Year
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…
Toy safety tips during holiday season shopping
As you shop this holiday season a reminder from the US Consumer Product Safety Commission.
As you shop this holiday season a reminder from the US Consumer Product Safety Commission.
Dominion Energy shares five tips for a safe, energy-efficient holiday
Dominion Energy South Carolina is sharing a few tips on how to save energy during this holiday season.
Dominion Energy South Carolina is sharing a few tips on how to save energy during this holiday season.
