Advertisement
November 16, 2007
Community Watch: Total Ministries
Thousands of dollars that used to come to the Upstate to help those in need have been given to the Governor's Office. Total Ministries can no longer help clients with things like heat or rent because it's corporate donations have been cut severely, leaving some people in the cold. It's tonight's 7 "On Your Side" Community Watch. Charmayne Brown has the details.
Nitrogen-filled tires: Better Mileage & Safer Driving?
Seeds from Space Back in the Upstate!
November 15, 2007
High School Drivers Subject to Random Drug Tests
Medical Overcharges
You trust hospitals with your life and expect them to take care of you, but you don't expect them to overcharge you for it. However, that's exactly what one Upstate woman says happened to her.
Online Holiday Shopping: How to Avoid Rip-offs
You may be getting ready to shop online and do some holiday shopping. That's how more than 40% of shoppers will buy their gifts. But you need to be careful. The Better Business Bureau says nearly 30 people have recently filed complaints saying a local internet company has not sent them the products they paid for. We'll show you how to protect your purchase online in this Seven On Your Side Consumer Watch.
Winter Weight Gain
November 14, 2007
Medicare Enrollment: Avoiding Scams & Choosing Plans
Free Prescription Drugs For Working Poor
Brenda Workman gets her prescription filled at the Greenville Free Medical Clinic. She says with her kidney problems she has to have her medications, even though on her limited income she can't afford the price tag.
November 13, 2007
Students Try To Set World Record While Recycling
Plastic Surgery Risks
The mother of singing star Kanye West, Donda West, died over the weekend from what the Los Angeles County Coroner's Office calls complications from surgery.
November 12, 2007
Ketogenic Diet
November 09, 2007
Propane Prices Rising
The Top Seven Foods You Should Eat But Don’t
SC Dept. Of Education Says Exit Exams Scores Are Up
The Department of Education says scores just out on a state mandated high school exit exam are up.
November 08, 2007
Recalled Toy Causes Comas in Children
Another recalled toy for you to worry about and it's one of the most popular toys on the market this holiday season. The Consumer Product Safety Commission says four million sets of Aqua Dots are being recalled because children are falling into coma's after swallowing them.
Students Who Put Condom in Teacher’s Coffee Won’t Be Prosecuted
An update on the students who put a condom in a teacher’s coffee cup. All three high school girls were expelled, but will not be prosecuted The incident happened at the Greenwood Career and Technical center in September.
Aqua Dots Recalled; Could Cause Children To Become Unconscious
A company has issued a recall for some popular toys that could cause children to become unconscious.
Congregational Nurses
November 07, 2007
Problem Solver: Allstate Increases Claim Amount
Loan Scams Hitting the Upstate
Smoking Vaccine Showing Promise In Clinical Trials
A vaccine to help smokers quit is showing promise in clinical trials.
November 06, 2007
Problem Solver: Social Security Payment
Laugh & Learn Kitchen Toys Recalled by Fisher-Price Due To Choking Hazard
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with Fisher-Price has announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer products. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Is Your Home a Place Of Learning?
Your Child And The Common Cold
It is that time of year. Children are lining up at the doctors office with sore throats and runny noses. You guessed it, many have the common cold. This year a FDA panel is warning parents not to use over the counter cold and cough medicines in children under six, because they may not work and misuse could be deadly.
Twin Girls to Stay in Current School for Remainder of Year
Twin girls who faced having to switch schools in the middle of the year, due to a District error, will be allowed to stay for the remainder of the year.
November 05, 2007
Problem Solver: Debt Consolidation Company Pays Overdraft Fees
How to Find Lead-Free Holiday Toys
The holiday shopping season is just beginning. Millions of toys have been recalled recently after they were found to contain lead. That probably has you worried that toys you buy could harm your child. So how do you know which toys are safe? We'll show you in this Seven On Your Side Consumer Watch.
Obesity & Sleep
Mike Colasurdo home schools his two boys. He says it’s very important as a parent to know they are healthy mentally and physically. He says they get about 10 hours of sleep each night.
