Tag: safety
SC lawmakers considering ways to combat drunk driving
Requiring bartenders to be trained and allowing public safety responders to collect all drivers’ blood samples under certain conditions are still up in the air.
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Devine Street improvements are on the horizon
The corridor’s $5 million upgrade is finally happening. Here’s what you need to know!
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SC’s permitless carry bill draws mixed reaction
A bill in the S.C. Senate would allow people to openly carry handguns with no training.
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With the Palmetto Trail expanding in Columbia, hikers are hopeful about increased safety
The trail, often considered a “hidden gem” in the Capital City, is set to add more wooded hiking trails and getting hikers away from the roadside to make the trail safer.
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New interactive tool launched during Earthquake Preparedness Week
The state’s new tool will answer your questions about earthquake frequency, debunk popular earthquake myths and show you how to stay prepared.
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Fire risk is higher if you’re older — and now you have less time to get out of your house
Age matters in a fire. But building materials, fabrics used in houses and fire escape plans also have changed in recent years. So firefighters are changing their safety messaging to reflect the different ways a house now burns.
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USC campus prepares for Hurricane Ian’s impact
University officials and on-campus residents alike are taking steps to get ready for the remnants of Hurricane Ian.
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Plans underway to make Columbia more walkable, bikeable
The city wrapped up a volunteer-based pedestrian and cyclist counting effort Sept. 24 to learn more about what needs to change to make Columbia more walkable and bikeable.
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Prisma Health working to help community avoid serious injuries
The emergency room at Prisma Health Richland is filled with victims of falls, car crashes and gunshot wounds – things that can be avoided. Prisma’s Lara Peck joked the department’s job is to “keep people out of the ER.”
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Richland One, Two increasing safety measures after repeated incidents
Students bringing weapons to school and fighting on campus have officials rethinking protocols.
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‘Finish Her Run’: Community comes together to honor Eliza Fletcher
Local family members of Eliza Fletcher, a Memphis jogger who was recently abducted and killed, brought Columbia women together Friday to honor her memory in a special run.
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Shifts, culture changes and safety: What’s next for Five Points?
In recent years, Five Points has become the subject of media scrutiny due to concerns of underage drinking and overcrowded bars. But does Five Points deserve its bad reputation?
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