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By Melissa Fried With its beautiful scenery, weather (minus the humidity), and lack of parking, Charleston is a very bicycle-friendly town. In the past couple of years, more bicycle lanes have been placed on busy streets and highways from downtown to…

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…

A new study by the Governors Highway Safety Association says the trend in motorcycle accident fatalities is headed in the wrong direction. According to the report, deaths due to motorcycle crashes have risen 9 percent, which is the equivalent of 5,000 lives….

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…

Many Americans unknowingly live near buildings that store hazardous chemicals as dangerous as the ammonium nitrate at the West, Texas, fertilizer plant that blew up in April and destroyed nearby homes and businesses. By now, Americans across the country have…

By Marie Lowery Some individuals who are eligible for workers compensation benefits may also be eligible for Social Security disability benefits. However, workers are not able to receive the full amount of Social Security benefits and workers’ compensation benefits at…

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…