Seven steps to cold weather safety Winter weather is hitting North Carolina this weekend. Read on to make sure you’re ready for cold weather! 1) Listen to the weather forecast Check the weather forecast before going out on TV or…
Phone Scam Spoofing Lawyers’ Phone Numbers Targets NC Citizens
We have recently been made aware of a new phone scam targeting North Carolina citizens. In this new scam, the caller purports to represent a law firm collecting a debt. The caller threatens the citizen with arrest if the debt…
Memorial Day Starts the 100 Deadliest Days for Teen Drivers
Today starts the Memorial Day weekend. This is a time to remember and honor American service members who have died in combat. Veteran’s Day and Armed Forces Day, by contrast, both honor those among us who have served or are…
Social Media Guidelines - Too Much Information!
You are reading this blog which by definition is a form of social media. Merriam-Webster defines social media as: forms of electronic communication (as Web sites for social networking and microblogging) through which users create online communities to share information,…
Happy 55th Birthday, Peace Corps!
Peace Corps turns 55 on March 1st. Quite an achievement! What is the#PeaceCorps? As the preeminent international service organization of the United States, the Peace Corps sends Americans abroad to tackle the most pressing needs of people around the world.…
Safety Tips for Driving on Icy Roads
North Carolina is expected to get hit with a mix of snow, ice, sleet, and rain in the next few days. Here are a few safety tips for driving on ice: Reduce your speed! Slowing down is the most important…
How to Keep Your Resolutions!
As a new year approaches and you contemplate becoming part of the 45% of Americans who usually set New Year’s resolutions, you can either set yourself up for success or failure. No one wants to attempt a positive change in his…
Help Fight Cystic Fibrosis
On Friday, November 20th, help fight #CysticFibrosis at the Brewer’s Ball. November 20th, 2015 at the American Institute of Architects Brewers Ball- Celebrating Triangle’s Finest is a unique event that brings together the finest food, beer, and people that…
A Safe Halloween Is A Happy Halloween!
Walk Safely Cross the street at corners, using traffic signals and crosswalks. Look left, right and left again when crossing and keep looking as you cross. Put electronic devices down and keep heads up and walk, don’t run, across the…
Hurricane Joaquin @ Category 4
If you have outside events scheduled this weekend, you may want to make sure those plans haven’t changed. Hurricane Joaquin continued to strengthen in the Atlantic Ocean Thursday afternoon, becoming an extremely dangerous Category 4 storm. Ahead of Joaquin, much…