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Only in North Carolina • August 10, 2026 • 12 min read
Take the North Carolina 250 Challenge: 25 trails, festivals, historic places and wonderfully strange stops to experience across NC before 2026 ends. Save the checklist and track what you have done.
Home Insurance • August 7, 2026 • 11 min read
A new homeowners policy can be active while the carrier is still underwriting the home. Here is the North Carolina first-60-day rule, how to read an underwriting memo, and what to do before the deadline.
Auto Insurance • August 6, 2026 • 10 min read
New NC license or just moved to North Carolina? State law names nine documents that prove your NC address, and your carrier needs one of them. What counts, what gets sent back, and what happens if you never send it.
Auto Insurance • August 4, 2026 • 8 min read
Since July 1, 2026, NC insurers report every inexperienced driver added to or removed from a policy, and the DMV can suspend that driver's license. What Surry, Wilkes and Yadkin families need to check before it happens.
Auto Insurance • August 3, 2026 • 8 min read
Verified 2026-27 first-day dates for Surry County, Elkin City, Mount Airy City, Yadkin County and Wilkes County schools. Plus what passing a stopped school bus now costs a North Carolina driver — four insurance points and a surcharge that follows you for five years.
Home Insurance • July 29, 2026 • 15 min read
A home's prior insurance claims can affect whether a North Carolina buyer can secure suitable coverage, even when those losses belonged to the seller. This guide explains who should request the CLUE report, what to review during due diligence, and how to avoid a claims-history surprise before closing.