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Use These Tips to Stay Afloat During a Flood

Floods have spread across the nation one city at a time…or should we say MANY cities at a time. Could it happen in Fletcher? Flash floods are the most common severe weather disaster in the United States. In as little as two feet of water, floods are able to carry… Read more »

Paul Davis & The ALS Ice Bucket Challenge

Paul Davis & The ALS Ice Bucket Challenge

We have all become captivated with ALS Ice Bucket Challenge videos over the past month. It’s quite entertaining to watch someone you know or a favorite celebrity douse themselves with a bucket of ice water, and the joy doubles when you add the amount of goodwill this challenge has done.… Read more »

Labor Day: We Will Be Working So You Don’t Have To

Labor Day: We Will Be Working So You Don’t Have To

We probably don’t have to alert you that Labor Day is almost here. After many summer days staring out a window near your cubicle to admire the rainless skies, you can finally spend a Monday basked in nature’s beauty. What is on your schedule? Will you be taking your boat… Read more »

Happy Summer from Paul Davis!

Happy Summer from Paul Davis!

For me, this time of year recalls memories of childhood vacations with my family. Whether it was a legit get-in-the-car, get-out-of-town vacation or playing at the park with other kids, it was a time for nonstop fun. Well, there was that one time when I had to go to summer… Read more »

Relax and Enjoy. It’s Summer.

Relax and Enjoy. It’s Summer.

You may not be able to take a long summer trip, but that doesn’t mean you still can’t take a break. An extended weekend can really improve your mood and lower stress. Many folks like to spend their time off working on projects around the house, but it’s important to… Read more »

Summer and Severe Weather

Summer and Severe Weather

Summer brings fun and sun, but it also leads to an increased chance of storm damage in Fletcher. More than 10,000 thunderstorms are classified as “severe” by the National Weather Service each spring and summer. Even the most prepared individual can experience a heavy loss due to a storm. Paul… Read more »

Summer’s Here!

Summer’s Here!

“The solstice comes in June and why? The sun is highest in the sky.” This old saying tells an abridged version of an ages-old astronomical observation – the summer solstice. This happens when the sun will be at its furthest point north of the equator in the Northern Hemisphere, which… Read more »

Gone With the Wind?

Gone With the Wind?

The hurricane season starts in June, which means it’s time to talk about wind damage. Every year, the United States experiences billions of dollars in damage from strong winds, even in locations where hurricanes don’t happen. To decrease the damage a storm can inflict, there are certain things that Fletcher… Read more »

The Dangerous Results of a Drought

The Dangerous Results of a Drought

As we get deeper into summer, the temperatures outside continue to rise. This is perfect for sunscreen manufacturers, but it’s bad news for Fletcher water levels. Hot temperatures lead to droughts that lead to fires. During the summer, it’s typical to see lots of wildfires in various places around the… Read more »

National Home Improvement Month

National Home Improvement Month

A home improvement project in Fletcher doesn’t always equal a massive remodeling job. Just think about all the little repairs and fixes that you have been meaning to get to. Keeping your home maintained can add to its value and improve your daily life. You also could be confronting major… Read more »