During the Vietnam War, the United States military sprayed about 19 million gallons of defoliants, such as Agent Orange, to kill brush that could potentially hide enemies. As a result of exposure to these chemicals, many U.S. service members suffered detrimental side effects such as cancer. While most U.S. military members did not come into … Read More »
Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 went missing on March 8th shortly after taking off from Kuala Lumpur – Malaysia’s Capital – for Beijing. Since its eerie disappearance off the radar, Flight 370 had become a global mystery. After search efforts failed to find any sign of the plane, people throughout the world began speculating what could … Read More »
On April 30, South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley performed a ceremonial signing of Emma’s Law – the first drunk driving bill the state has passed in years. The law’s passage comes about a month after a House subcommittee approved a stripped down version of Emma’s Law. The ceremony drew more than 100 politicians, activists, and … Read More »
The CDC has confirmed that the Intervene M.D. clinic in Mount Pleasant is among one of the clinics that received a batch of the vials that were recalled over fears that they may be contaminated with fungal Meningitis . The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) notified the clinic that they … Read More »
A man working at the Kennedy Space Center died Monday from injuries sustained in a fall, according to news reports. The NASA space shuttle contract swing-arm engineer fell when he was preparing the the space shuttle Endeavour for its final flight, according to news reports . “He fell at the pad, and NASA emergency medical … Read More »
Elder abuse doesn’t just include physical or mental abuse. Financial crimes against the elderly are a growing trend, according to news reports . Often as not, the thief may be a family member, says Dr. Judy Yates, affiliated with Senior Concerns. She works with a local Financial Abuse Specialist Team to investigate allegations of financial … Read More »
George Sink reports on the wrongful death trial at the Matthew Perry federal courthouse in Columbia, SC. Driver Sharon King, allegedly on cell phone.
Luxury car, Toyota Lexus, is known for its high-tech gadgets, but one feature in its vehicle could be deadly. Lexus’ keyless ignition system is being linked to multiple lawsuits claiming its link to multiple deaths from carbon monoxide poisoning. The keyless system allows the car to run quietly, leaving some drivers to forget to turn … Read More »
Seems like there’s a recall of a new product every day. Today I stumbled across this recall of a baby hammock because it poses a suffocation hazard to your little one(s). MamaLittleHelper LLC manufactured an Infant and Toddler Hammock that has been receiving reports of it becoming unbalanced causing the baby to shift inside. There … Read More »
Losing a beloved family member is emotionally devastating. It is a traumatic time for any individual or family to go through. However, what many people don’t realize until it happens to them is that losing a loved one can also become a severe financial strain, especially if the deceased member of your family was a … Read More »
