By Joel Williams Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition that some people develop after experiencing or witnessing a life-threatening event, such as combat, a natural disaster, a car crash, an abusive relationship or a violent assault. Although PTSD commonly is associated with soldiers returning from war, military members are not the only ones who … [Read more...]
Grieving Husband Honors Wife’s Memory Through Nonprofit
By Susan Schulz The tragic loss of Percilla Hodge turned into her husband’s quest to raise funds to fight the disease that took her life. The young widower started PAMAH Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to raising awareness of the deadly disease meningitis, supporting families affected by it, and funding research. Meet the inspiration for this foundation: Percilla Ann … [Read more...]
Always File a Float Plan Before Boating
Whether your boating preference is for sail, power or paddle, at some point you could find yourself in trouble and needing rescue. If that time comes, will someone know where to look for you? Does anyone know where you went, or where your favorite fishing spot is? Is there anyone who knows you are overdue or possibly in trouble? You can’t be rescued unless someone knows to … [Read more...]
Social Media Can Ruin Your Personal Injury Case
Social media plays a big part in many people’s lives. According to a recent study, about 70% of Americans use Facebook, Pinterest, Instagram, Twitter or LinkedIn. Evidence from social media also plays a big role in many personal injury cases. This is because social media accounts provide a wealth of information about a person. Good personal injury lawyers know this. When a … [Read more...]
Student Leaves College to Become Welding Prodigy
At 23 years old, Paulding County native Kyle Lockwood passed the Certified Associate Welding Inspector test, the equivalent of an advanced degree in the welding industry. Academically gifted, Lockwood excelled in STEM classes at Hiram High School, and considered becoming a mechanical engineer. But, a desire to build projects with his own hands drew him to the welding industry. … [Read more...]