South Carolina State

AccuWeather

Debby, now a tropical rainstorm, is causing dangerous flooding as it makes its way up the mid-Atlantic after making its second U.S. landfall as a tropical storm early on Thursday in South Carolina. Debby, now a tropical rainstorm, is causing dangerous flooding and tornadoes as it makes its way up...

Debby's death toll increases with flooding, tornadoes

CNN meteorologist Derek Van Dam reports on Tropical Storm Ernesto as it strengthens and approaches Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands.

See the forecast for Tropical Storm Ernesto

Florida State

USA TODAY

Tropical Storm Debby made landfall as a Category 1 hurricane in Florida, and may bring historic flooding to other Southeastern states.

See damage left by Debby: Photos show flooded streets, downed trees after hurricane washes ashore

Tropical Storm Ernesto is racing toward Puerto Rico with heavy rainfall, gusty winds and dangerous surf.

Tropical Storm Ernesto is headed for Puerto Rico. Here’s where it could go next

Home Depot says consumers are feeling crummy about the economy, and they’re dishing out less to remodel their homes.

Home Depot issues a warning about the economy

Brooklyn, NY

A 22-year-old man has been arrested and charged with 14 counts, including attempted murder, assault and hate crimes, on suspicion of stabbing a 33-year-old man near a Brooklyn synagogue over the weekend, police said.

Man charged with attempted murder, hate crimes in stabbing near Brooklyn synagogue

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Lake Panasoffkee, FL

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Catfish Johnny’s, a beloved seafood restaurant known for its fresh catches and lively atmosphere, faced a temporary shutdown following a state inspection. This popular dining destination, which has delighted locals and tourists alike for 33 years, was briefly closed after the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) flagged multiple violations.

Florida’s Favorite Seafood Spot Closed After State Inspection

The bodies of a man and a woman have been unearthed in Pompeii, along with a cache of coins and precious jewelry, archaeologists say.

Pompeii archaeologists find bodies of man and woman – and their treasure

Several theme parks across the country closed this week as a powerful and deadly storm made its way through the East Coast of the United States. Theme Parks Close Their Doors as Deadly Storm Ravages Through East Coast. Tropical Storm Debby is forecasted to strike South Carolina early Thursday before...

Theme Parks Across the Country Shut Down as Deadly Storms Leave Path of Devastation

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A lady is cautioning others about purchasing budget earrings from Amazon, Shein, and H&M, after she experienced keloid formations on her earlobes due to wearing them. On a TikTok post that has garnered more than 334,000 likes, Sailor Rozema (@sailor.rozema), a content creator, shares a warning with her community of "dangly earring girls": the inexpensive jewelry found in fast fashion can have negative impacts on your well-being.

‘I’ll never be wearing earrings for the rest of my life’: Customer warns against buying from Shein

CNN’s Boris Sanchez and Jessica Dean discuss companies like Krispy Kreme and IHOP rolling out fall themed pumpkin spice items earlier than previous years. 

‘Offensive’: CNN anchor objects to early rollout of pumpkin spice items

Georgia State

The US Sun

A KILLER hurricane storm has brought more than just strong winds and destruction when it recently made landfall. Leaving a trail of death and destruction in her wake, Hurricane Debby also left more than two dozen packages of cocaine along a beach in Florida. Hurricane Debby is already responsible for killing at least five people […]

Hurricane Debby washes over $1million of cocaine onto Florida’s shore during deadly ‘once-in-1,000-year’ storm

A family say they have "nowhere to live" after their home was contaminated by sewage.

Family 'helpless' as sewage floods home

North Carolina State

Eden, NC

Town Talks

North Carolina is the 28th largest state by area but boasts the seventh-highest number of counties in the country. If you’re searching for an affordable place to call home in North Carolina, you’re in luck. This diverse and picturesque state offers a range of options that won’t break the bank.

North Carolina City Has Been Named the Cheapest Place to Live in The State

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Royal Caribbean’s Utopia of the Seas, a $1.35 billion behemoth of the sea, has recently been introduced to the world since its maiden voyage on July 19th. The ship, boasting nearly 5,700 passengers and a crew of over 2,200, offers an array of amenities designed to cater to multi-generational families on shorter 3- and 4-day itineraries.

Cruise Passengers Not Happy About Feature on World's Newest Mega Ship

Flash floods are no joke, and this time, Dolly Parton's beloved Tennessee-based theme park, Dollywood, had to suffer the consequences. On Sunday, July 28, a strong thunderstorm surprised park visitors, causing a scary flash flood. Multiple areas of the park quickly filled with water, and videos shared online by park visitors themselves show gushing canals of muddy water rising up to their ankles and, at times, their calves."Careful!" says a park visitor and a TikTok poster, visually summarizing the situation. In the video, park visitors are allegedly walking towards the exit while fast currents of water run over their feet. Towards the end, one clip shows the conditions of the parking lot, where some cars are partially submerged.

Watch Dolly Parton's Dollywood Get Hit by a Massive Flash Flood

New Jersey State

CBS News

Tropical Storm Debby flooded parts of the East Coast before retreating over the Atlantic where it is expected to strengthen before slamming the U.S. again. CBS News Philadelphia's Brandon Goldner reports on flash floods that reached New Jersey.

Debby rain floods cities along East Coast

NBC News

A storm hovering over Cuba will take aim at Florida's west coast and the Gulf of Mexico, with federal forecasters saying it's likely to become a tropical storm by late Saturday. Until then, the front is being called Tropical Depression Four, with the name Debby available should it graduate to...

Tropical Depression 4 expected to strengthen over southeastern Gulf of Mexico

Michigan State

A single number made the difference between a Michigan man winning and ultimately losing a Fantasy 5 jackpot, he told lottery officials. Though he initially missed out, his luck kicked in the very next day.

A Michigan man missed winning the lottery jackpot by a single number. The next day, he won big

CNN’s Natasha Bertrand says with Israel bracing for a large-scale Iranian attack, the U.S. is increasing its military presence in the region as a message of deterrence to Iran and its proxies.

U.S. sends nuclear-powered submarine into Middle East waters

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Why turning cities into ‘sponges’ could help fight flooding

For over a decade, Kongjian Yu has designed nature-based “sponge cities” intended to soak up and retain stormwater before releasing it back into the...

Why turning cities into ‘sponges’ could help fight flooding

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