Anderson Motorcycle Accident Injures Father and Son
Friday night, in Anderson, SC, a man and his son hopped on a motorcycle and headed toward Highway 24. They had just left a meeting of the South Carolina chapter of the Defenders Motorcycle Club when they got into an accident. They were injured on the bike after an SUV pulled out in front of them and forced them into a ditch. To ride a motorcycle, you have to have a lot of skill, and must always be aware of your surroundings. Motorcycle accidents have an incredibly high rate of injuries, and it is usually the rider who experiences the most serious injuries. These can include head injuries,...
continue readingSouth Carolina Dune Buggy Accident with Semi-Truck Leaves One Dead
Sunday night around 6pm in Berkeley County, a South Carolina man was killed when a tractor trailer ran into a dune buggy on Highway 17-A near Moncks Corner. The South Carolina Highway Patrol and coroner’s office are still investigating the fatal crash. A 27-year-old from Bonneau, SC, a passenger in the dune buggy when the accident occurred, died at the scene from his injuries. The driver of the buggy was taken to the hospital where he was treated for minor injuries while the driver of the semi-truck wasn’t hurt at all. In most states dune buggies are classified under the same type of...
continue readingMarch One of Warmest on Record in South Carolina
According to the Weather Channel, March 2012 was the hottest March on record in about 80 cities around the US, mostly in the South and central parts of the country. Other parts of America also experienced near recording breaking temperatures – for places like Denver and New York, March was the 2nd hottest March on record. The unusually warm weather has lead to trees and plants blooming early, making pollen counts increase much to the anguish of allergy sufferers. Allergies aside, the unprecedented warmth is making for dangerous working conditions for South Carolina workers....
continue readingSouth Carolina to Ban Texting to Avoid Accidents
Men’s Health Magazine has recently released a list ranking of America’s most dangerous cities in which to drive. A lot of factors went into the ranking from the percentage of fatal car accidents, to the amount of driving deaths that involved alcohol, to the rate of seal belt use. It also accounted for speeding violations, hit-and-runs, and other traffic infringements. Nestled snuggly in the top ten of the most dangerous cities in which to drive is Columbia, South Carolina. Columbia’s inclusion could have something to do with another dangerous driving factor that Men’s Health took into...
continue readingIntoxicated Man Crashes Car into Rock Hill Home
A 44-year-old Rock Hill woman returned to her home Sunday and found a Chevrolet Impala jammed into the side of her house. According to reports, an intoxicated 24-year-old crashed a car into the Rock Hill woman’s duplex around 2:00 am. The woman rented one half of the duplex while her daughter rented the other — her daughter’s half received the damage. By the time the 44-year-old made it home, the damage had already been done. She arrived on the scene just in time to see several young men flee from the demolished car. One of the men was still struggling to free himself from the...
continue readingDenied Social Security Disability Benefits in South Carolina?
You suddenly find yourself hurt and unable to work. You have a mortgage, a family and bills to pay; you count on the Social Security system that you have paid into to come through. You’ve gone over everything you need to apply for Social Security disability benefits with a fine-tooth comb. You filled out the application, have your medical records in order and have completed the adult disability report. You have nothing left to do but to wait with baited breath to see if you will receive the benefits you desperately need to survive. The verdict is in and you are face to face with the reality...
continue readingPedestrian Fatalities on the Rise in South Carolina
A 58 year old Columbia man has died from injuries he sustained after being hit by a car on Broad River Road near Interstate-20. An eye witness claims the victim may have even been hit by a second car. This tragic incident—still under investigation by the South Carolina Highway Patrol—serves as a reminder for a problem that has spiked dangerously these past few years for South Carolina residents: pedestrian accidents. In 2011, pedestrian deaths were up 24% across South Carolina, with disturbing growth centered in the city of Columbia. Victims who do survive being struck by an automobile...
continue readingEnvironmental Film Playing in Greenville
This Sunday, The Last Mountain, an environmental film about the fight over an Appalachian Mountain top, will play at Greenville’s Upcountry History Museum as part of the 2012 Flicks for Thought. Flicks for Thought is an environmental film series presented by the Greenville Organic Foods Organization and Upstate Forever. Tickets are $5.00 and seating is limited. To purchase tickets call 467-3100. We here in the Upstate are always looking for ways to give back to our environment and the Flicks for Thought film series is a great opportunity to connect with like-minded South...
continue readingDriver in a Columbia Hit-and-Run With School Bus Still Wanted by Police
On Wednesday, Feb 15th, in the late afternoon, a hit-and-run collision occurred with a school bus at an intersection in Columbia. Witnesses reported that after slamming into the front of the bus, the driver fled the scene, leaving behind the damaged vehicle and a stunned passenger. The Columbia Police Department has released a name in connection with the accident and has issued a $1000 reward for information leading to their arrest. Once she is apprehended, they expect to charge 20-year-old Whitley Monique Watson with driving under suspension and use of vehicle without owner’s consent, both...
continue readingGreenville School Bus Accident Sends Several to Hospital
According to the South Carolina Highway Patrol, there was a collision between a school bus and a pick-up truck on Wednesday morning near Simpsonville. The accident occurred at 8:20 a.m. on Georgia Road near Greenville Technical College’s Brashier campus. The bus was transporting 51 Woodmont Middle School students when it was hit head-on by a pick-up driven by Michelle Kaufman, 42, of Simpsonville. Authorities say that Kaufman crossed into oncoming traffic and crashed into the Greenville County School bus. Seven students suffered injuries in the bus accident and were taken to Hillcrest...
continue readingColumbia’s 16th Annual Race Judicata This Saturday
Now in its 16th year, the Race Judicata 5K will benefit the Women’s Shelter and Sexual Trauma Services of the Midlands. Hosted by the Women in Law at the University of South Carolina law school, the event will begin Saturday morning at 9:00 a.m. with race registration and the race will start at 10:00 a.m. Runners and walkers will begin at Hand Middle School and follow a route through the beautiful Shandon neighborhood. Race Registration Location: Hand Middle School 2600 Wheat Street Columbia, SC 29205 Administration Fee: $25 (Pre- Registration); $35 (Late Registration after Feb. 14th) For...
continue readingFiery Wreck on South Carolina’s I-95 Injures Nine People
Around midnight on Saturday, Feb. 4, an accident on I-95 injured nine people. According to South Carolina Highway Patrol officials, two cars collided near the 55 mile marker in Colleton County on northbound on I-95. The same two vehicles veered into the path of an 18-wheeler, causing it to run off the road. The semi truck then crashed into several trees before flipping over and bursting into flames. The driver of the 18-wheeler was able to escape the flames and was not injured. Nine other people were injured in the accident, but none was seriously hurt. Eight were sent to the hospital for...
continue readingMultiple Car Accidents on I-85 Leave Several Injured, One Dead in Greenville
Last Wednesday marked a fatal day on the I-85 corridor in Greenville County. In the early hours of February 1, the first of two wrecks left a pedestrian dead. Around 6:40 a.m., David Lee Evans, 48, from Laurens, was struck and killed on the southbound side of I-85. According to Greenville Highway Patrol, Fletcher Thao, 53, from Wellford, struck Evans with his Toyota SUV. Greenville County Coroner Barry Wright said that Evans was walking along the side of the interstate with his back to traffic when he was hit. Thao was wearing his seatbelt at the time of the auto accident and came away...
continue reading20-Year-Old Man Killed in Fiery Greenville County Crash
A tragic early morning semi-truck accident in Greenville County took the life of a young man on Wednesday. The wreck occurred at the intersection of Hammet Bridge and South Buncombe Roads in Greer just after 3 a.m., investigators said. Greenville County’s deputy coroner stated that the 20-year-old man, who was driving a Lexus SUV, died instantly upon collision with the 18-wheeler. A witness to the accident said a fire started immediately after the crash. The driver of the tractor-trailer was treated for injuries and released from the hospital. An accident investigator said officials are...
continue readingGreenville Children’s Clothing Consignment Event this Weekend
The semi-annual Switch-a-Roos children’s consignment sale is happening this weekend at the TD Convention Center in Greenville. The Spring and Summer sale takes place February 3-5 and will feature clothes, shoes, toys, maternity clothes and home furnishings with many items 50% off their already low prices. Anyone with a child knows how expensive the basic necessities are. Come out to this event and save a ton on quality clothing and toys for your little one. Event hours: Friday, February 3rd… 9am – 7pm Saturday, February 4th … 9am – 6pm Sunday, February 5th …...
continue readingGreenville Corporation Issues Safety Resolutions to Prevent Workplace Injuries
South Carolina workplace injuries continue to cost both employers and injured workers millions of dollars every year.South Carolina’s workers’ compensation laws are there for our protection, but they can be difficult to navigate in order to get the full and proper amount of financial compensation an injured worker deserves. Aside from that, companies see their profits drop when they have to pay for accidents that injure to their workers. Some companies shrug off safety concerns and choose to fight injury claims, while others see more benefit in accident prevention. Work-related injuries...
continue readingSouth Carolina Branch of American Red Cross Offers Opportunities to Give Blood Daily State-Wide
Yesterday, the American Red Cross and News 13 invited blood donors to give the perfect gift– the gift of life through blood donation. The event took place between 11:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. on Jan. 5 at locations in Florence, Myrtle Beach, and Conway. Donors received an American Red Cross ceramic soup bowl and were automatically entered in a drawing for the chance to win two domestic round-trip tickets from Delta Airlines. But yesterday’s event was not the only opportunity the American Red Cross of South Carolina offers residents in Columbia, Greenville, Anderson, Spartanburg, Rock...
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