As we have discussed in previous posts, North Carolina is considered one of the best states for businesses in the country. As new research has revealed the difficulty most start-up companies face to make their business successful, obtaining a knowledgeable business...
Month: September 2012
Editorial: “It Can Wait” campaign aims to reduce teen fatalities
Texting while driving is a serious problem in North Carolina and across the nation and teens at East Forsythe High School are leading the cause to reduce teen driving fatalities due to texting and driving. North Carolina Governor Bev Purdue recently declared a "No...
Drag racer who caused fatal North Carolina crash pleads guilty
Last month, a man who caused a fatal car crash three years ago in North Carolina pleaded guilty to three counts of involuntary manslaughter. The man was illegally racing another driver when the crash occurred. According to reports, both drivers were speeding when one...
3 percent of truck drivers were intoxicated at time of fatal crash
Newly released statistics from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reveal that about 3 percent of truck drivers were intoxicated at the time of a fatal crash during 2010.Even without motorists driving under the influence, truck accidents...
Foreclosure Auction for AIT Building in Downtown Fayetteville
A foreclosure auction for the Advanced Internet Technologies (AIT) building is scheduled for September 26, but the company said that the business is in good health and is not ceasing operations anytime soon. The owner of AIT said the business plans to remain in its...
Elderly Fayetteville man reported missing, Silver Alert issued
Earlier today, a Silver Alert was issued by the North Carolina Center for Missing Persons after it was reported that an elderly Fayetteville man went missing from his home. The alert was issued because the man might be at risk of endangering himself or others due to a...
Soldier dies in motorcycle accident in Fayetteville
The family of a soldier is mourning his recent death. He died in a motorcycle accident in Fayetteville, North Carolina. The soldier, who was stationed at Fort Bragg, had previously completed three deployments to Afghanistan. According to Fayetteville police, the wreck...
Part II: Wave of Contract Disputes in the Cotton Market
As we discussed last week, the cotton market has become increasingly volatile over the past two years. Cotton farmers and mills have failed to honor the terms of their contracts when cotton prices changed in their favor. Consequently, the number of arbitration cases...
Is your doctor prescribing the right medications for you?
Elderly Fayetteville residents and their families may greatly depend upon nursing homes, assisted living facilities and medical professionals to provide the elderly with quality care when they can no longer take care of themselves. Quality patient care not only...
Family of auto accident victim fights for insurance settlement
Fayetteville motorists purchase vehicle insurance to compensate them if they are ever in an auto accident. They assume that if they have adequate coverage, they will be compensated for any injuries and any damages to vehicles.Sometimes, though, insurance companies try...