Holiday Travel Tip Over the river and through the woods in South Carolina …   Millions of Americans will do some traveling this holiday season – the majority of it by car. Of course, winter weather creates a unique set of challenges on the roadways, whether you’re simply driving around in Spartanburg, Boiling Springs, Greer […]

On your way to college?  Insurance may be the last thing on your mind.  Use these college bound tips. College is expensive enough without the added cost of unexpected accidents or theft, not covered by your insurance policy. If you have a student heading away to school, below are a few tips to help you […]

Have you thought about using a ride sharing app?  Here are ride sharing app dangers and safety tips. Uber, Lyft and other ride-sharing services can make it easy to get a quick car ride or make some extra income.  They’re only becoming more popular. In fact, in the cities where these platforms are available, taxi […]

Making football season fun but also safe.  Football Fan Safety Finally, we’re welcoming fall, that eagerly anticipated season when we get to enjoy cooler temps, colorful leaves, the start of school and, of course, football season in South Carolina!   Football season in Spartanburg brings with it a whole host of seasonal activities for football […]

Five Tips to Prevent Heavy School Backpacks   Each year, tens of millions of kids head off to school with backpacks full of books and supplies, according to the American Occupational Therapy Association. Thousands of those kids will end up with injuries caused by those heavy school backpacks.   It sounds ridiculous, but imagine an […]

There are plenty of difficult topics to talk about with your children.  The one that strikes terror in many parents is the talk that precedes handing over the keys tothe family car. Yes, that talk. Safe driving teen talk. We may joke about it, but talking to teens about safe driving is one of the […]

Whether you’re planning a trip to a Myrtle Beach in South Carolina this summer, or headed all the way across the country, you want your vacation to be relaxing. It’s a getaway from work, not to mention your day-to-day life. Make a vacation great by using these tips – from packing smart to protecting yourself from […]

Whether you’re Sturgis bound or just hitting the southeast back roads, we want you to be safe on the roads this summer. Here are a few top tips: No one’s too old to wear a helmet   Which cyclists have the highest risk for serious motorcycle accidents? Surprise: “It’s 40-year-olds.” A motorcycle rider not wearing a helmet is […]

Lightning Facts   Lightning Facts and Fallacies What are the common lightning myths and what are the lightning facts?  The next time you see or hear a thunderstorm in Spartanburg, you might want to take a moment to review what you know about lightning safety. Strikes are most common during the summer thunderstorm season.  However, they […]