Boating During the Cold Weather

September 30th, 2015

As the temperatures begin to drop to more comfortable levels, we are reminded that winter will soon be upon us. While some boaters will pack it in for the season, others will brave the cold temperatures and head out on

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Autumn Safety and Your Home

September 28th, 2015

The crisp night air is moving in. Soon, cooler weather during the day will follow. As you put pumpkins on your stoop and skeletons on your entry door, it is time to take a closer look at your home. Fall

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Make Your Staycation a Safe One

September 14th, 2015

No one can deny that vacations are a great way to bond with the family and remove a bit of stress from your life. What happens when the kids go back to school and you aren’t ready for summer to

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A Quick Bicycle Helmet Refresher

September 2nd, 2015

You know that your child is required to wear a helmet while riding their bicycle. You may even wear a helmet yourself when you are out on your two wheels. Knowing what you should be doing, and even doing it,

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Constructing the Perfect Portable First Aid Kit

August 31st, 2015

Do you have a first aid kit in your home? What about in the car or on your boat? For many people, a few boxes of adhesive bandages tossed in the cupboard account for the entirety of their “kit.” If

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Sharing the Road with Golf Carts

June 26th, 2015

If you live near a major North Carolina suburb, you may find yourself sharing the city streets with golf carts. These four-wheeled vehicles are street-legal in many larger cities and even in some smaller towns. While it is always recommended

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Top Causes of Boating Accidents

June 24th, 2015

When boats collide, it makes the news. For some reason, people think that boating accidents are a rare occurrence when, in reality, they are more common that you may believe. When it comes to these accidents, there are 10 common

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Bicycle Laws in North Carolina

June 8th, 2015

Now that the weather is warming up, you may be thinking of pulling the bicycles out for you and your family. If you plan on riding through your neighborhood or down city streets, there are laws that you should be

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Big Chill Is Coming…Is Your Car Ready?

January 9th, 2015

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Citizens of Charlotte, get ready. An arctic freeze is coming our way. According to weather forecasters, the city of Charlotte is in for a cold spell. Cold air will be arriving mid-week, and Thursday will see temperatures

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