Check the oil, check the engine, make sure the transmission is okay; these are some of the most common issues vehicle owners focus on when maintaining their cars, trucks, and SUVs. But what about the tires? Many of us routinely overlook their condition and upkeep because worn tires aren’t immediately noticeable. If there is a…
A man was killed and at least five other family members were hurt as their minivan pulled in front of a tractor-trailer in Duplin County, North Carolina, the state Highway Patrol reported. The Virginia family was coming back from a jaunt to Carolina Beach when the tractor trailer crash happened. The minivan was traveling along…
Inadequate licensing oversight of nurses may be putting patients in North Carolina (NC), Virginia (VA) and throughout the United States at risk for serious medication errors and other lapses in health care. An investigation by USA Today and ProPublica found several instances of drug addicted nurses moving easily from or to hospitals in North Carolina….
Roughly 500 lawsuits have been filed alleging that the prescription drug Reglan, and generic versions, cause severe neurological injuries, according to LawersUSAOnline. Reglan is composed of metoclopramide and is designed to treat gastrointestinal disorders like acid reflux and GI Ulcer symptoms. But taking this drug may lead to an increased risk of Tardive dyskinesia, a…
In the past five years, there have been 107 airplane crashes in South Carolina (SC) and the majority involved private pilots, according to scnow.com. Many private pilots are individuals who do not make a living as pilots but rather take to the skies on the weekends and/or holidays. In fact, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)…