On this day in 1777, during a desperate war for American independence, the delegates to the Second Continental Congress in Philadelphia adopted the "Stars and Stripes" as the official flag of the newly emerging American nation. According to resolution: "White signifies Purity and Innocence; Red,...
It’s impossible to live forever, but most of us delay the unavoidable as long as possible. Walter Breuning, a retired railroad worker from Great Falls, Montana succeeded at this better than most by living to be 114...
Did you know that heat causes more fatilities per year than floods, tornadoes, lightning, and hurricanes combined? Based on a 10-year average from 1994-2003, heat killed an average of 237 people each year. By contrast, floods killed 84; tornadoes, 58; lightning, 63; and hurricanes,...
Yesterday marked the first day of what is expected to be a more active than usual hurricane season. Lasting until November 30th, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administrative believes this season will see 12 to 18 named storms with six...
With every family summer vacation and trip to the beach, it's smart to consider your insurance needs ahead of time. Risk is everywhere when traveling, therefore it is best to plan ahead and consider your options before you depart.
But what insurance should you purchase?...
On Tuesday May 17th, a tragic accident occured in Waxhaw, NC killing a 14-year old boy. This loss is serving as the final straw for the Waxhaw community; now they're looking for changes. Alexander Pappa, 17, and his brother, Paulo Pappa, were leaving Cutherbertson High...
With Memorial Day Weekend coming up, people all over the country will be traveling. Whether it be to the beach or to see family, the roads are going to be packed and people are getting ready for a...
With Memorial Day right around the corner, it means summer is here and boating season is underway! For those who pine for the open sea, there's nothing that compares to a day out on the water. However,...
There are few things in life that are riskier than launching and running your own small business. With the amount of time and money put into the business, it’s neglectful to extend the financial risk by not insuring...
With the Mississippi River at record levels and all of the actions taken to try to control the flooding, everyone has the dangers of a flood on the mind. In Memphis, TN the river crested at almost 48 feet, which is 16 feet above flood level and...