Before you fire up the grill or cool off with a swim this summer, check out these safety tips.Swimming SafetyKeep these safety tips in mind when you enjoy the state's beaches, lakes, rivers and pools:
Did you know tobacco use is the No. 1 cause of preventable death in North Carolina and nationwide?If you're trying to quit smoking or vaping, you're not alone. About 35,000 North Carolinians have used the state's free resources to quit.The benefits of quitting are huge. You can see improvements in your health in as few as two to 12 weeks. But tobacco use is very addictive, so quitting is no small task. And it's not easy to quit on your own.