North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey holds a JR Simmons ATV Rally tee shirt, heralding Tyrrell Volunteer Fire Department’s major fundraiser on September 29. During his visit to Columbia on August 27 Causey also learned about some Tyrrell County programs administered or supported by the Department of Insurance, including fire protection, fire marshal, Senior Health Insurance Program, workers comp, and building inspection. Causey is flanked by County Manager David Clegg (left) and Fire Chief Johnny Spencer.