Toxic Mold TRUTH » South Carolina

Toxic mold shuts down S Carolina EMS

shamel — Sat, 10 Apr 2010 15:09:34 +0000

Andrews EMS has a toxic mold emergency. Fire Chief Mack Reed said employees have been exposed to large amounts of mold, having headaches and respiratory problems. The county has temporarily shut down the station to do renovations. In the mean time, EMS workers are staying at a further location, which delays response time.

South Carolina courthouse battling toxic mold

shamel — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 17:13:33 +0000

Toxic mold has been affecting Newberry County employees for years. Problems go back to when the county excavated to create office space in the basement area. “I saw what looked like mold visibly growing on some papers on the department head’s desk. I saw the coil system in our heating and air condition unit evidencing mold growth,” County Administrator Wayne Adams says. Employees are being moved to other locations until renovations can be made.

College science building battling toxic mold

shamel — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 17:58:55 +0000

College of Charleston faculty believe the science building has a toxic mold problem. Professors and students believe the Rita Liddy Hollings Science Center has ventilation problems. Moldy odors seem to permeate offices and classrooms, causing allergic reactions and health problems. A new science building is under construction, and upon completion, will allow for renovations on the older Hollings building.

South Carolina woman battling toxic mold

shamel — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 19:58:57 +0000

A South Carolina woman is fighting toxic mold in her townhome. Some of the symptoms Antoinette Palmisano and her daughter have experienced are headaches, stinging eyes, difficulty breathing, and coughing. An inspection by S&ME Inc reported significant moisture damage with visible mold growth, active termites, and structural damage to the studs. “My daughter and I are getting very ill. We’ve got to protect our health. That’s what we’re fighting for is our health,” Palmisano said.