| Fireworks safety: Tips for a happy and healthy Independence Day |
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| Thursday, June 25, 2009 | |
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It’s hard to resist the allure of fireworks on the Fourth of July. After all, it’s the oldest celebration in the nation. But each year, thousands of careless revelers are injured. According to a 2007 report from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, 11 people died and approximately 9,200 were treated in emergency departments for fireworks-related injuries in 2006. About five percent of the injured required admission to the hospital. For full release |
CAROLINA IN THE NEWS
Game Day ForecastThe Weather Channel
Meteorologist Adam Berg started a special segment today highlighting Carolina as part of weather forecasts for the UNC-Duke football game. Student Body President Jasmine Jones appeared live with Berg today and Chancellor Thorp will be interviewed tomorrow at 9:40 a.m. The network launched the “Game Day Forecast” feature this year and that has included live reports from places like Georgia Tech, Florida State, Penn State, Notre Dame and Florida.


