Four people were killed and 54 people injured when a bus operated by Sky Express Inc. of Charlotte, North Carolina (NC), crashed Tuesday, May 31, on Interstate 95 about 30 miles north of…
Its rare that the antics of why-are-they-famous celebs like Paris Hilton and Kim Kardashian draw my attention. But Hilton’s emotional interview with Piers Morgan did. For those who missed…
Safe Kids North Carolina, a statewide coalition housed in the North Carolina Department of Insurance Office of State Fire Marshal, recently announced a new pool safety program that aims to keep…
It seems like we’ve had more bear sitings in urban areas this year in North Carolina than I can ever remember. Last week I caught a glimpse of the juvenile black bear who was hanging out in…
Operation Fan/Heat Relief, a summer fan distribution program that operates each year throughout North Carolina, is now under way. This summer marks the 25th anniversary of the program that…
The image is not pretty. The examples may cause discomfort, and victims may not realize they need help. Elder abuse takes many forms and can sometimes be difficult to recognize. Each year, more…
Kyle Busch has sure had a lot of explaining to do. And now Joe Gibbs has a lot of thinking to do. In the aftermath of Busch’s bone-headed stunt of barreling 128 mph through a residential…
The N.C. Highway Patrol is reminding motorists to be careful as they enjoy the Memorial Day weekend. The holiday officially kicks off the summer vacation season in North Carolina. This means more…
There are going to be some people out there who think Kyle Busch is some kind of romantic rebel. Sort of like those good ol’ boys from the early days of NASCAR, hauling moonshine in…
Air quality officials continued an advisory today for air pollution in northeastern North Carolina over the Memorial Day weekend due to smoke from a Dare County wildfire. Residents from…
If you’re one of the thousands who will be taking to the roads this Memorial Day weekend, here are some tips for safety and economy from the N.C. Department of Transportation. I’ve…
When I was a child my grandfather would tell me about his experiences with the U.S. Marine Expeditionary Force in World War I. He would often choke up when he spoke of his friends who did not…