‘Unusual’ Isaias Brings Winds, Downed Trees But Fewer Claims Than Expected October 13, 2026 By William Rabb Lots of trees and fences were down with some roof damage to homes, businesses and vehicles, as well as flooding...
Supervisor’s Punching of Employees Enough for Tort Suit, NC Appeals Court Says October 13, 2026 By William Rabb The North Carolina Court of Appeals last week reinforced long-debated exceptions to the exclusive remedy of the workers’ compensation system...
Homebuyers in Wildfire-Prone Areas Get Better Mortgage Deals Online October 13, 2026 By Leslie Kaufman As climate change increases the threat of destructive wildfires, traditional mortgage lenders are making it harder or more expensive to...
Contractor Faces $255K Fine for 20-Year-Old Worker’s Death in Trench Collapse October 13, 2026 The federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has cited a Pennsylvania excavation contractor for safety violations after a 20-year-old...
Retiree Helps Track Down Pennsylvania’s Abandoned Oil Wells October 13, 2026 By KATE HUANGPU /Spotlight PA Spotlight PA Driving into Bradford, Barbara Laxon tells people to look out for the flare coming from the oil refinery running along...
MEMIC Group to Send $17 Million Dividend to Employers October 13, 2026 Workers’ compensation insurer The MEMIC Group said it will distribute a $17 million dividend for more than 17,000 Maine policyholders....
PVC Pipes Swept Away by Helene Still Dominate Cleanup of NC River October 9, 2026 They’re piled on river banks, lodged in uprooted trees, embedded in sediment and jammed under logs. Many are tangled in...
Trump’s Executive Order on Dyed Diesel Provides Little Relief for Farmers and Truckers October 9, 2026 By Sarah Raza and Mae Anderson Farmers, truckers and economists say a move to cut taxes on diesel will provide little relief from record-high fuel prices...
Texas Reports Homeowners and Auto Rate Decreases October 9, 2026 Homeowners insurance rates are beginning to come down in Texas, according to the most recent data from the state insurance...
San Antonio Car Dealerships to Pay $430K In Sex Discrimination Lawsuit October 9, 2026 Benson Enterprises, Inc., the operator of automotive dealerships including Ingram Park Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram in San Antonio, will pay...