A story that we are airing tonight highlights how dangerous fireworks can be. A Savannah woman tells our sister station, WSPA about how her son lost the sight in his left eye. The fireworks that caused the damage surprised me.
It was a Roman Candle. The firework popped out and went directly into his eye. Fireworks make me a bit nervous, but I’ve shot off more than my fair share over the years. The bottom line is, just make sure you shoot them off with care. If you are watching, try to stand back and enjoy from a distance.
As a father, I have to say I’m happy that my 2 daughters want to stand far away (the youngest just watches from the window in the house.) As much as it might be fun to have them lighting fireworks right there with me, their fear prevents an unintentional injury.
Check out the story, tonight on News 2 at 5.
By the way, here’s a look at some of the Independence Day fireworks displays…
Goose Creek:
-7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
-Venue: Marguerite H. Brown Municipal Center
(519 North Goose Creek Blvd/Hwy. 52)
-Live entertainment, food vendors, jump castle, and a spectacular fireworks display at dark
North Charleston:
-3:00 PM - 10:00 PM
-Venue: Riverfront Park (1001 Everglades Drive)
-A wide variety of food vendors will be on site. Children activities will be available free of charge, including inflatable jump castles, games, the play area, the giant sandbox, and the water fountain.
Mt. Pleasant:
-4:00PM – midnight.
-Venue: Yorktown Aircraft Carrier. Patriots Point.
-There will be a Kidz Zone, food, live bands, and Fireworks.
Summerville:
-9:00 PM
-Venue: Gahagan Sports Complex
(515 West Boundary Street).
-Music, food, a fun parade, and fireworks.
Folly Beach:
-At dark.
-Venue: Can be seen on the beach over the Ocean.
Isle of Palms:
-9:15 PM
-Venue: Over Front Beach
Kiawah Island:
-5:3 p.m.- 9 p.m.
-Venue: The Sanctuary Grand Lawn.
-1 Sanctuary Beach Drive, Kiawah.
-Music, drinks, food, and fireworks. Fireworks start at 9:30 p.m.
Sullivan’s Island –
-Start at dusk (around 9 p.m.)
-Venue: The Playground on Middle Street.
Georgetown –
-9:30 p.m.
-Venue: East Bay Park
