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…
The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission is reminding coastal residents and visitors to avoid feeding alligators. As the weather warms, Wildlife officials receive more reports of people…
Great music for a great cause. Check out the following from the press release: The North Carolina Symphony will help support victims of the state’s April tornados by partnering with the…
Well, actually it was in the early hours of Monday morning. That’s when a Greensboro man fell asleep behind the wheel of his pickup and crashed into the statue that formerly adorned the center…
People take serious risks while riding motorcycles, dirt bikes and ATVs. Proper safety precautions should be used at all times because it’s easy for a joy ride to end in death. Since…
Ian Michael Smith, 20, of Archdale, was trying to evade police, speeding and driving the wrong way down West Market street when he slammed head-on into the pickup truck. As a result, two young…
Did you know that the current North Carolina Legislature is only days away from introducing legislation that will reduce workers’ compensation benefits? Do you realize that this…
Just yesterday I posted a blog about the importance of motorcycle safety awareness. If House Bill 105 passes through the North Carolina General Assembly, May will be devoted Motorcycle Awareness…
The month of May would be designated Motorcycle Awareness Month if House Bill 105 becomes law. From the sandy Highway 12 on the Outer Banks to the curves of the Blue Ridge Parkway, North…
Several bills have been presented to the North Carolina General Assembly during Session 2011 that could promote safety on our state’s highways and roads, and even save lives. Laura’s…