Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Woman Killed in 4-Vehicle Crash in Aiken County
Multi-vehicle crashes are often deadly and sadly, that was recently the case in South Carolina. A woman was killed in a four-vehicle crash on westbound Interstate 20 in Aiken County in South Carolina. The fatal accident occurred on the morning of August 10 near the 30-mile marker. A Honda Civic was traveling west when… Read More »
Woman Facing Multiple Charges for Allowing Men to Abuse Daughters
Money is a huge motivator for a lot of people. People would do a lot of things for the right price, even when morality and the harm of others is involved. A South Carolina woman is facing criminal charges after allowing men to sexually abuse her daughters in exchange for money and drugs. The… Read More »
19 Injured After School Bus Crashes Into Home
Bus accidents are not as common as car crashes, and they do not usually collide into houses. However, a school bus in South Carolina recently did. A school bus accident in Orangeburg County on the morning of August 18 injured 19 people. The driver and 18 students were taken to the hospital after the… Read More »
Man Killed While Using Gas Can; Estate Files Wrongful Death Lawsuit
Gas cans should be used with caution, but even with proper use, they can still cause fatal accidents. Sadly, this was the case in South Carolina early last year. A South Carolina woman has filed a federal wrongful death lawsuit against Myers Industries and several other companies. She claims a plastic gasoline container exploded… Read More »
2 Teens Killed in Lancaster County Crash
Passing another car is a dangerous maneuver that can be dangerous for inexperienced drivers. A teen passing another vehicle can lose control and run off the road. Sadly, this recently happened in South Carolina, killing two teens. The solo-vehicle accident happened on the evening of August 26 on Pineview Drive near McIlwain Road in… Read More »
Pasta Salad Recalled Due to Mislabeling
A pasta salad product distributed in South Carolina has been recalled after federal officials determined that it was mislabeled and may contain undeclared allergens. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service announced that Reser’s Fine Foods, based in Halifax, North Carolina, is recalling approximately 5,300 pounds of the ready-to-eat product because… Read More »
Woman Hit, Killed in Pedestrian Accident in Columbia
Being a pedestrian can be dangerous. While traveling on foot can provide a person with a good source of exercise, there are still large vehicles on the road that can cause injuries to a person. Sadly, a woman was recently killed in a pedestrian accident in Columbia. The fatal accident occurred on the afternoon… Read More »
OnStar Settles Wrongful Death Case With Family of Murdered Woman
Could OnStar have saved a woman from getting killed? That is what a victim’s family in South Carolina alleged. Her family first filed a civil claim in 2023, claiming that the company failed to provide real-time location information that could have saved the elderly woman’s life. Recently, the family reached a confidential settlement with… Read More »
Department of Public Health Monitoring Facility With Malfunctioning HVAC
The South Carolina Department of Public Health is monitoring an assisted living facility in Mount Pleasant after reports of repeated air conditioning problems left some residents in excessively warm conditions. The facility has undergone two unannounced inspections over the past two months. During a June 11 inspection, room temperatures ranged from 72 to 78… Read More »
2 Killed, 2 Injured in Bamberg County Crash
Intersection crashes can be deadly, especially if there are high speeds involved and one or both drivers fail to follow traffic signs and signals. Sadly, this was recently the case in South Carolina. Two people were killed and two others were injured in a two-vehicle crash Saturday night in Bamberg County. The collision happened… Read More »