Recent events in Boston and Texas emphasize the importance of knowing what to do when an emergency occurs. Even as first responders rushed into help at both scenes, much of the initial care to the injured was provided by friends, neighbors and bystanders who were trained in CPR and first aid. Whether the emergency is community-wide and involves numerous injuries, or involves a single individual being hurt at home, it is vital that someone close by knows what to do when such an emergency occurs.

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - A new study has ranked Fairfield County as the thirtieth healthiest place in South Carolina.

The rankings released Wednesday by the University of Wisconsin cite the county's adult obesity rate of 39%.

Beaufort County took the number one slot, with a relatively low adult obesity rate of 21%.

Marion County was listed as the state's unhealthiest county, with an adult obesity rate of 38%.

According to the rankings, South Carolina's overall adult obesity rate is 31%.