NCH Logo
NCH Logo

Blog

Author: Matthew Gray

Teens Social Media Anxiety
Health Statistics
Matthew Gray

Is Social Media Making Teens More Anxious and Depressed?

An entire generation of teenagers has grown up scrolling through screens before sleep, counting likes instead of counting stars. Across the United States and Europe, doctors, researchers, and parents are asking the same question: has social media made adolescence emotionally harder? Recent data from the World Health Organization, Pew Research Center, and leading medical institutions,

Read More »
October 8, 2025 No Comments
US States That Start With K
State and County Insights
Matthew Gray

US States That Start With K – History, Geography, and Surprising Facts

After covering the US states that start with I, the series moves forward. There are no US states that start with J, so attention turns to the US states that start with K. There are two of them – Kansas and Kentucky. Keep reading to learn some interesting facts about these two states. Kansas Kansas

Read More »
October 6, 2025 No Comments
A laptop with a pen, notebook, and glasses on top illustrates some of the cheapest promo items for small businesses
Business and Economy
Matthew Gray

What Are the Cheapest Promo Items That Actually Work for Small Businesses

Small businesses thrive on smart marketing decisions that stretch every dollar. Cost-effective promotional items give brands an affordable way to reach customers without draining budgets. Cheap does not have to mean low impact, as the right product can deliver value and visibility. The most effective promotional items share three qualities: they are useful, easy to

Read More »
October 2, 2025 No Comments
Did You Know It Is Illegal to Kill Bigfoot in Skamania County, Washington
State Laws and Regulations
Matthew Gray

Did You Know It Is Illegal to Kill a Bigfoot in Skamania County, Washington

Did you know a legend once made its way from campfire stories into actual county law? In Washington’s Skamania County, Bigfoot is not only a tale told in the woods. Since 1969, it has been illegal to kill the creature, with penalties that once carried the weight of a felony. What began as local sightings

Read More »
September 29, 2025 No Comments
Image of A Federal Court in The Us.
State Laws and Regulations
Matthew Gray

Federal Courts vs State Courts: Jurisdiction, Authority, and Case Types

The United States has two separate court systems that work side by side. Federal courts handle cases tied to the U.S. Constitution, federal laws, and treaties. State courts handle cases tied to state constitutions and state laws. Each system has its own structure, judges, and rules about which cases it can hear. Federal courts include

Read More »
September 24, 2025 No Comments