A settlement has been reached by North Carolina's Insurance Department and the industry that sells homeowner policies.

There are two drop-off locations. Volunteers will be collecting donations at Carolina's Diner 10102 S. Main Street W, Archdale 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Elizabeth's Pizza 106 W Main Street, Thomasville ...

Advisors say it's important to help clients plan ahead of time in order to survive and ultimately rebuild after an emergency.