Four victims lost their lives and two others were injured in a fiery collision on Highway 378 in Lexington County on the afternoon of Friday, November 20, 2015. The four vehicles involved in the crash were a Ford van, a GMC SUV, a Chevy pickup, and a Ford SUV. According to Sgt. Bob Beres with […]
Driver Charged with DUI in Fatal Moped Accident
The driver of the SUV that struck and killed two moped riders early on Sunday, November 8 has been arrested and charged in connection with the incident. Henry McKenzie, 26, of Lake City, was driving a 2006 Chevy trailblazer on Oliver Road when his vehicle hit the moped carrying a driver and a passenger. McKenzie […]
Drowsy Driving Increasingly Recognized as Safety Risk
The problem of “drowsy driving,” or driving while fatigued, is slowly starting to be recognized for the major safety hazard that it poses on the road. Most Americans know that drunk driving is a serious problem and the equally dangerous habit of texting while driving has received much attention of late. But it is only […]
Federal Rule Proposal Could Ease Way for Nursing Home Lawsuits
The extremely common practice whereby nursing homes require new residents to sign arbitration agreements upon admission is under direct threat by a proposed change to federal rules pertaining to such residential facilities. If approved, the new safeguards would alter the way in which these agreements are presented to seniors in hopes of providing more a […]
SC Supreme Court Upholds Verdict Against Car Dealership for Charging Illegal Closing Fees
On November 4, 2015, the South Carolina Supreme Court ruled in favor of 5,315 car buyers in their lawsuit against a Pickens County car dealership for charging improper closing fees. In their lawsuit, the buyers sought damages under the South Carolina Dealers Act on the ground that the dealership “unfairly” and “arbitrarily” charged all of its […]
Arrest of SC Student Triggers Civil Rights Investigation
A civil rights probe is now underway, following the arrest of a South Carolina student and the subsequent firing of the sheriff’s deputy who made the arrest. Outrage over the treatment of the student, depicted in numerous videos, has once again raised the question of whether minority students receive the same treatment as others. The altercation began […]
Study Shows Resident-on-Resident Abuse Common in Nursing Homes
When selecting a nursing home or long-term care facility for a loved one, most families focus on the quality of staffing, available medical services and amenities. However, a new study suggests another area of concern when vetting assisted living care centers: the rates of resident-on-resident abuse. Various types of hostile, inappropriate and disruptive behavior are […]
Pedestrian Struck and Killed in Lexington Auto Accident
A pedestrian was struck and killed by a pickup truck late in the night on Sunday, October 11, according to a trooper with the South Carolina highway patrol. The vehicle, a 1995 Ford pickup, was driving on Platt Springs Road near SC 6 when the accident occurred. The name of the deceased has not yet […]
Rescue Dog Bites Kids at Charleston Farmer’s Market
The Charleston Animal Society has quarantined one if its rescue dogs after it bit two small children at the local farmer’s market last month. The dog, which is a Rottweiler and boxer mix, was with a foster parent at the time of the incident, report authorities. According to police reports, the rescue dog had no history […]
Insurance Companies Prepare for Barrage of South Carolina Flood Claims
Unprecedented rains have slammed the Lowcountry and most of South Carolina, wreaking havoc on thousands of helpless residents. At least nine people are confirmed dead, as raging floodwaters have submerged vehicles, wiped out roadways, cut electricity and prompted dozens of swift-water rescues. The devastation has been so severe that SC Governor Nikki Haley has labeled […]
