Month: October 2013

In early October, Charleston followed the path of a growing number of smaller South Carolina towns and cities. Charleston put in place its own distracted driving law banning drivers from sending and reading text messages. But Charleston’s law is broader…

A recent study by Gallup reveals that an alarming number of Americans are dissatisfied with their work. According to the survey, only 30 percent of the nation’s workforce feels engaged by the roles they perform each day. Gallup notes that “active disengagement”…

It’s hard for some people to put their mobile devices aside, even when they should be keeping their eyes on the road. Even as states enact bans on text messaging behind the wheel, drivers continue to engage in this deadly…

Mopeds and scooters have increased in popularity across South Carolina because of their affordability and superior gas mileage. However, driving these two-wheel vehicles carries higher risks than driving cars. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, moped and scooter…

As smartphone technology continues to develop, drivers are exposed to more and more distractions while on the road. To address the issue, computer scientists and software developers are producing new applications to stop drivers from using mobile devices behind the…

By Marie Lowery As the government shutdown continues into the second week, here is what those individuals who are applying for benefits and have pending applications can expect. The local offices continue to be open on a limited basis and…

According to a recent study by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, employees ages 55 or older whose jobs include driving are more likely than their younger co-workers to die in traffic accidents. Weaker cognition skills and greater…