There’s a lot of current and upcoming construction projects in North Carolina. From the I-26 connector in Asheville to the I-40/I-440 rebuild projects, good work is being done to make driving safer in our state. But while the end result may be safer, the work in progress can be dangerous for North Carolina drivers. Here …
In what appears to be a sneaky (and cowardly) move, House Bill 2 (HB2) was passed and signed into law by Governor Pat McCrory—all within 12 hours. It was a rush job by the majority party, pushing through a law that is sure to create financial, social, legal, and constitutional turmoil for the state. In …
At HensonFuerst, we’re proud to call North Carolina home. We’ve had the privilege of serving communities across our state, and we’re always ready to give back to those communities whenever we can. From PSA contests to the HensonFuerst Health Initiative, our community efforts provide us with an opportunity to make a real difference outside the …
In the past few days, there have been several serious automobile accidents in North Carolina. Two of the most recent have been particularly heartbreaking. Two nights ago, four freshman students from North Carolina Wesleyan College were killed near the entrance to the school’s campus in Rocky Mount, NC. As part of the Rocky Mount community, …
If the speed limit is 60 mph, exactly how fast can you go before getting pulled over for a speeding ticket? Some folks think 9 mph, others say 4 mph. (Personally, I have always believed in the 4 mph buffer, so I always set my cruise control for that higher number.) Law enforcement in North …
Bumble Bee Foods, LLC announced that it is voluntarily recalling 3 specific UPC codes of canned Chunk Light tuna due to process deviations that occurred in a co-pack facility not owned or operated by Bumble Bee. These deviations were part of the commercial sterilization process and could result in contamination by spoilage organisms or pathogens, …
The victims of sexual abuse who come forward are some of the bravest individuals we encounter in our work. Overcoming the feelings of shame and helplessness to seek help is something we simply find remarkable. That’s why our staff takes such care in handling cases involving sexual abuse, because we know the strength it takes …
Medical experts have been raising the red flag for years: Playing football can cause brain damage and long-term degenerative brain disorders. Now, for the first time, an NFL official has finally acknowledged the link. According to an article in the New York Times, Jeff Miller, the NFL’s senior vice president for health and safety, appears …
Possible glass bits in certain products are the reason for a recall of specific DiGiorno pizzas, and Lean Cuisine and Stouffer’s dinners. The glass got into the products from spinach (although how the glass got into the spinach has not been revealed). According to an article on WRAL.com, the voluntary recall involves limited numbers of: …
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Truck companies are responsible for moving the vast majority of consumer goods around the country. That box of macaroni you buy at the grocery store got there on a truck. The fuel in your car got to the gas station on a truck. Even the house you live in was built using materials that wouldn’t …