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March 31, 2009
Yamaha Recall
Yamaha Motor Corp. USA is recalling about 120,000 off-highway recreational vehicles for repairs, after two models were involved in 46 deaths.
March 27, 2009
How To Keep Date Night From Breaking The Bank
Going out, eating dinner in a nice restaurant: These things add up to big bucks.
March 25, 2009
How Safe Is Your SUV’s Roof
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety put 12 small suv’s through a new roof strength test designed to see how vehicles hold up in a rollover. Rollover’s account for 10,000 deaths a year.
Mexican-Style Cheeses Recalled
A type of cheese sold in Kentucky and Tennessee is being recalled.
March 24, 2009
Using The Library To Save Money?
The Bristol Public Library and Woman’s Day magazine want to know how you’ve used the library as a resource during tough times.
Roof Strength Tests
The Insurance for Highway Safety released its findings in roof strength crash tests.
March 19, 2009
Super Hair Straighteners
We always want what we can’t have. That’s especially true for women and their hair. Enter straightening irons with enticing promises of smooth, straight hair. Sales topped more than $85 million last year. Consumer Reports ShopSmart magazine tested nine straightening irons ranging in price from $18 all the way up to $160.
Crib Makers Want Certain Cribs Banned
Crib makers have proposed a ban on drop-side cribs because of concerns over infant deaths, injuries and a series of recalls in recent months.
March 18, 2009
Electronic Tax Filing In Virginia
With tax day less than one month away, Virginians aren’t waiting until the last minute to file their
returns.
March 17, 2009
Risky Cost Cutting
Everyone is looking for ways to make ends meet. But a just-released Consumer Reports survey shows that some people are cutting corners in ways that could actually be jeopardizing their health.
March 12, 2009
Claypool Hill and Oakwood, Va., Now Have Access To High Speed Internet
Consumers and businesses in two southwest Virginia communities now have access to Verizon High Speed Internet, allowing them to quickly download movies, share photos or video with friends and family, and create their own Internet content.
March 10, 2009
Poor Economy Means Great Travel Deals
Many customers are calling or stopping by the AAA office in Johnson City these days. They are cashing in on several discounts now being offered by Disney and other companies.
March 03, 2009
Making Tax Time Less Taxing
Want to make tax time less taxing? The following tips could help.
March 02, 2009
Watch Out For Mortgage Scams
The Tennessee Division of Consumer Affairs is warning homeowners to watch out for mortgage scams.
February 27, 2009
Change Your Clocks, Change Your Batteries March 8
As the time change scheduled for Sunday, March 8, 2009, approaches, Bristol Fire/Rescue has implemented a safety initiative in conjunction with the International Association of Fire Chiefs.
February 26, 2009
2009 Toyota Prius Touring Edition: Best New Car Value
The 2009 Toyota Prius Touring edition offers the best new car value, says Consumer Reports magazine.
Glass Cleaner Warnings
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Grocery Store Savings
We uncovered a way you can save big bucks on your next trip to the grocery store.
February 19, 2009
Old Navy Recalls Stuffed Animals
Old Navy has voluntarily recalled stuffed animal toys the stores have been selling since July.
Best Colombian Coffee
Americans love their coffee. In fact, they drink about 400 million cups a day. Consumer Reports just tested 19 kinds of Columbian coffee from familiar names such as Folgers and Maxwell House…to much pricier ones from companies such as Starbucks and Caribou.
February 18, 2009
Does Rosetta Stone Really Work?
If you’re like us and you’re 40 or over, learning new things can be tough. Languages in particular can prove problematic.
February 17, 2009
Top Heart-Rate Monitors
Sales of heart-rate monitors have been rising as people try to make sure they’re getting the maximum health benefit when they exercise. Consumer Reports tested eight monitors. At $30 to $100, it’s a good way to track your progress.
February 16, 2009
Can Consumers Live With Or Without Credit Cards?
Bad economy cuts our taste, and options, for easy credit, but that may not be so bad
February 13, 2009
Charter Files For Bankruptcy
A cable company that serves thousands in the Tri-Cities will file for bankruptcy.
February 10, 2009
Postage Stamps Increase May 11
The Postal Service announced Tuesday that the price of a first-class stamp will rise to 44 cents on May 11.
February 09, 2009
Foreclosure Rates in Tenn. Up 70% From 2007
Foreclosure filings are up across the nation, but in Tennessee the increase is significant.
February 05, 2009
Cookbook To Be Produced With Funding
BRISTOL, Tenn. – The State Street Farmer’s Market has received a grant from the Tennessee Department of Agriculture’s Farmers Market Promotion and Retail Grant program.
February 04, 2009
Congress Postpones Digital TV Transition To June
Congress has now decided to give people four
more months to prepare for the upcoming transition from analog to
digital TV broadcasting.
February 03, 2009
Plug In Prius
As part of his energy plan, Barack Obama wants to see 1,000,000 plug-in vehicles on the road in the next seven years. They will boost mileage dramatically.
January 29, 2009
ECU Customers’ Info Leaked in Heartland Security Breach
If you are an Eastman Credit Union debit or credit card customer, some of your personal information may have been comprised during a security breach.
