State fire investigators were sifting through the charred remains of a central Georgia church that burned to the ground. “The only thing standing is the face of the church,” McIntyre, Ga., police Sgt. Bernard Hughes said. The fire at the …
Investigators with the West Virginia Fire Marshal’s Office were sifting through ashes, trying to determine what sparked a fire that severely damaged the oldest house in Greenbrier County. The fire broke out around 7 p.m. on Feb. 27 at the …
North Carolina lifted an outdoor burning ban, hoping to burn off excess forest debris in preparation for the spring fire season. Outdoor burning became allowable after noon on March 1. Officials said recent rainfall has made it safe to conduct …
An experimental plane that may have been having trouble landing struck another that was taxiing at an airfield March 1, setting both on fire and killing two people, authorities said. Two people were critically injured. The plane trying to land …
More than two decades after the country established a uniform drinking age of 21, a nascent movement is afoot to allow 18- to 20-year-olds to legally buy alcohol under some circumstances. Proponents say the higher age hasn’t kept young people …
A federal limit on asbestos exposure at mining operations nationwide is now in line with the standard for other industries. A final rule issued Friday by the U.S. Mine Safety and Health Administration limits asbestos exposure to two fibers per …
The rate of underage drinking by high school students has decreased in New Hampshire, as well as the number of outlets selling alcohol to minors, according to a report by a nonprofit advocacy group. However, alcohol remains the No. 1 …
The Associated Press recently reported that a LeClaire couple will spend up to 10 years in prison for burning down the house they lost in foreclosure and filing a fraudulent insurance claim. Lawrence and Patricia Atwood received their sentences this …
Bloomington, Ill.-based State Farm Insurance said recently that many drivers in Nebraska should see lower car insurance rates because there have been fewer accidents. State Farm insurance says its auto insurance rates in the state were 18 percent less expensive …
Sifting through the countless amounts of insurance marketing websites found on the internet can be a daunting task. How do you determine which insurance marketing company is best? An insurance agent will want to find an insurance marketing company with …