12 On Your Side Headlines

Doctor calls disabled couple's apartment "not handicap friendly"

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 19:06:33 GMT

A woman is having a tough time taking care of her partially paralyzed husband who can't get around in their apartment. Other tenants complain of slow maintenance, which some say they wait months to have them fixed.

PSC to look at Ga. Power nuclear expansion

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 13:36:09 GMT

Earlier this year the PSC gave Georgia Power the OK to move forward with the $6.4 billion expansion.

Help My House: Log cabin home's air leaks lead to energy issues

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 18:41:35 GMT

To see where Henry is losing the most energy, Aiken Electric crews put up what's called a blower door. It puts a 20 mile per wind on the house.

Barnwell Police warn residents of scam

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 21:45:09 GMT

The Barnwell Police Department has issued a warning to residents of a scam in the area.

Strollers recalled following fingertip amputations

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 17:26:05 GMT

Maclaren USA, Inc. has issued a voluntary recall of their single and double umbrella strollers.

On Your Side: Free consumer guide helps solve nearly any kind of problem

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 19:13:03 GMT

It's called the 2009 Consumer Action Handbook and is produced by the General Services Administration. But the book gets pretty specific. The table of contents includes what to watch out for when buying a car, choosing the right doctor, avoiding scams, and many other things you may do everyday.

Delegation will start over in Avondale water dispute

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 19:17:28 GMT

On November 5, 2009, the South Carolina Supreme Court ruled that the circuit court had no right to approve the injunction and vacated the order.

On Your Side: iPhone app, retail stores help you comparison shop

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 16:29:57 GMT

An iPhone application called "Red Laser" lets you scan a barcode in any store, and it automatically compares online websites to find where you can find the product at the cheapest price.

Deed for Lease program may help foreclosure

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 18:42:13 GMT

According to a release from Fannie Mae, they have implemented a new program that may allow qualified people to remain in their homes.

Group launches database to search history of parks

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 15:58:31 GMT

The Cultural Landscape Foundation announced Wednesday the launch of its new "What's Out There" searchable, online database.