Year: 2013

A new driving study shows that distracted driving remains a danger on the roads of South Carolina and across the nation. The report, by researchers at the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute, discusses the impact of cell phone use on driving safety. It…

Every year, there are an average of 1,165 non-fatal traumatic brain injuries in South Carolina related to sports and recreation activities, according to state health statistics. In fact, approximately 21 percent of all traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) nationally are among American…

Travelers in Florence, South Carolina, may get further guidance as they drive around the town. Tourism leaders in Florence County are recommending more directional signs to assist motorists as they search for popular destinations. In addition to helping people navigate better, extra…

The state of Nebraska is debating whether to allow motorcyclists to proceed through red lights when sensors can’t detect their presence on the road. Nebraska’s bill, LB 85, is in response to the reality that traffic weighing less than 1,000…

After a certain age, I decided to forego the pleasures of most amusement park rides, as the residual effects began to outweigh the fun and excitement of the rides. However, the other members of my family, as with many families, still…

More than 11,000 deaths were attributed to drowsy driving from 2000 to 2010, according to federal statistics. A study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found that 4 percent of U.S. adults nodded off or fell asleep at…

A recent product recall may leave a bad taste in your mouth. Dairy Fresh is recalling ice cream packs shipped to 10 states, including South Carolina. The ice cream distributor is conducting the voluntary recall because the product was packed…

By now, we’ve all heard of the dangers of texting while driving. Most states have adopted laws to curb it. But there’s another warning you probably haven’t heard: talking into a mobile device that translates words into a text message is…