
14 Things that Come to Mind When You Think of North Carolina
Whether you’re lucky enough to call North Carolina home or you live in some other state, there are certain ideas that are conjured up in your mind when you think North Carolina. With the help of onlyinyourstate.com, we pulled together…

Health Benefits of the Beach
You knew it deep down inside. Going to the beach isn’t just a trip to the shore with sand and sun, it’s a retreat and rejuvenating cleanse for your body and mind. I’ll bet if you close your eyes, you…

Get On Your Feet!
Obesity in America is at an all time high. The Centers for Disease Control estimates that one in three Americans are considered obese. Furthermore, they estimate the percentage of Americans who are overweight as being at an all time high of…

Soaking Up The Rays
Summer is in full swing now! We’re spending long days by the creek, in the pool, on the river and at the beach. People everywhere are watching their skin turn a “healthy” shade of tan (others are watching their skin turn…

You’re Gonna Need a Bigger Boat…
This past weekend the news media and social media were abuzz with the attacks of 2 young swimmers off the coast of Oak Island, NC. According to reports, the attacks took place within 45 minutes of each other both resulting…

How To Eat Spaghetti with Chop Sticks
This past weekend, the town of Washington came together to pull their version of The Amazing Race. The race benefits Ruth’s House, a local organization that works as shelter to women and children coming from a domestic violence situation while they…

Home Equity Lines of Credit: Many Names for a Very Versatile Option
As we conclude Credit Education Month, we touch on the basics of a very versatile topic — Home Equity. Our Consumer Lending Manager Corey Simpson helps us navigate through the differences. If you have ever spoken to a female about her…

What Makes a Community a Great Place to Live?
What makes a community a great place to live? There are a myriad of factors, arguably thousands of ingredients that, when combined, make one community stand out over another. Washington is a community that stands above the rest. We can…