Fayetteville, NC

Baton Rouge, LA

247Sports

LSU pulled a big shocker on the recruiting trail on Wednesday. The Tigers overtook Oregon and Miami down the stretch, as five-star cornerback DJ Pickett picked LSU. Oregon had been looked at as the leader for the last few days, and the talk centered more around Miami than LSU. Tiger...

LSU pulls surprise, lands 5-star DJ Pickett

South Carolina State

Tallahassee, FL

Florida State will open October by hosting Clemson at Doak Campbell Stadium in Tallahassee, Fla. The game between the Seminoles and Tigers tends to hold a great deal of significance in the race to win the Atlantic Coast Conference. Here is a preview of the Tigers with the start of the 2024 season less than six weeks away:

Previewing the Opponents: FSU opens October by welcoming Clemson to Doak Campbell Stadium

North Carolina State

It appears as though the recruitment of Branson (Mo.) Link Academy 5-star shooting guard Jasper Johnson is coming to a close. According to reports, the No. 12 overall prospect in the 2025 class is nearing a college decision, with an announcement possibly coming shortly after Peach Jam. In January, Johnson...

Recruitment of 5-star shooting guard Jasper Johnson nearing an end

Broward County, FL

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Margate, FL

Edmond Thorne

MARGATE, FL. - A sophisticated lottery scam targeting vulnerable seniors across the United States has been uncovered, with a Margate man at its center. The elaborate scheme defrauded victims of approximately $9.5 million, leaving a trail of financial and emotional devastation in its wake.

Broward Man Arrested by Feds in $9.5 Million Lottery Scam: Targets Seniors Nationwide.

Missouri State

Fulton, MO

CJ Coombs

Updated on July 17, 2024, concerning two of the missing children listed below. Bringing them home: for 40 years, the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) has been helping to locate missing children.

Seven teenagers have been missing in Missouri since June 2024

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Charlotte, NC

Town Talks

Harper’s Restaurant, a beloved fixture in SouthPark since 1992, will close its doors for the last time on July 20. This closure marks the end of an era for the popular dining spot, which has served the Charlotte community for more than three decades.

One of North Carolina’s Classic Eats restaurants is unexpectedly closing — to make way for a bank

Manhattan, KS

The Big 12 Insiders is a streaming show hosted by former Kansas State football player Brien "Big B" Hanley. It covers everything related to and affecting the new 16-school Big 12 Conference. In today's edition, Big B and 247Sports site publisher Tim Fitzgerald discuss the reports of top ACC schools, including Florida State, Clemson and Louisville — are all in talks with the Big 12 about a move.

Big 12 Insiders: It sure looks like ACC schools are headed to the Big 12

Las Vegas, NV

NewsByJoshua

As the mercury rises, so does the stress on your car, especially in places like Las Vegas where triple-digit temperatures are the norm during the summer. A local driver, Frieda Vallejos, shared with KLAS-TV how living in Vegas for over 20 years has helped her body adapt to the heat, but unfortunately, the same can't be said for her car. She recently experienced her center console knob melting off—yikes!

A mechanic warns drivers to act now to avoid 'ruining their center console' as a heatwave approaches

Virginia State

Cheryl E Preston

Virginia fans of The Bold and the Beautiful, if you were watching earlier this week when Tom Star (Clint Howard died), you know that Li Finnegan (Naomi Matsuda) did not honor her Hippocratic Oath as a physician to "do no harm".

The Bold and the Beautiful shocker: Dr. Li Finnegan broke her Hippocratic Oath by watching Tom die

Ames, IA

Cyclone Alert Publisher Alec Busse returns with his weekly thoughts column on Monday morning. Matt Campbell has growing confidence in the Iowa State RBs. On Tuesday inside Allegiant Stadium, Matt Campbell spoke highly about his confidence in Iowa State's running backs entering the 2024-25 season. But he also seemed to place some pressure on the Cyclone tailbacks.

BUSSE: Weekly thoughts on ISU's RBs, Gilbert's potential rise, EA CFB 25 releasing

Wisconsin State

Tuscaloosa, AL

Former Alabama coach Nick Saban's presence this week at SEC media days has been extensive, and one of Saban's main themes about Alabama's 2024 season has been starting quickly. Saban has spent the past three days in Dallas praising the performance of new coach Kalen DeBoer in transitioning the program...

Nick Saban names the 'most important thing' for Alabama to do in 2024

New Brunswick, NJ

The Ace Bailey era is alive and well at Rutgers as summer workouts continue in Piscataway. Bailey, a native of Powder Springs, Ga., came in as the No.2-ranked class of 2024 prospect in the nation and the highest-ranked recruit in Rutgers basketball history. Bailey's prowess on the basketball court was...

Ace Bailey settling in at Rutgers

Kentucky State

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Kenton County, KY

Northern Kentucky Tribune

The Enzweiler Building Institute has announced the opening of enrollment for the 2024-2025 evening construction trades programs. The institute empowers individuals with the skills and knowledge required for successful careers in the construction industry.

Enzweiler announces early bird enrollment for 2024-2025 evening construction trades programs

Auburn, AL

Making a visit in February for a junior day, 4-star 2026 linebacker Shadarius Toodle plans to make a return trip to Auburn later this month when he takes part in Big Cat with the Tigers and coach Hugh Freeze. Ranked as the No. 67 player nationally by the 247Sports Composite rankings, Toodle has been building a bond with the staff since being offered late in January following a strong showing at the All-American Combine in San Antonio.

Top 100 prospect schedules Big Cat visit

Columbia, SC

There are three quarterbacks on the South Carolina football roster who have started games collegiately, but fourth-year head coach Shane Beamer has tabbed LaNorris Sellers, the only player at the position who hasn't started a game, as his starter. Sellers' overall physical traits are unmatched, but he doesn't have some of the same experiences as his teammates.

Luke Doty gives his impression of LaNorris Sellers

Norman, OK

DALLAS – Oklahoma safety Billy Bowman Jr. has become a leader for the Oklahoma program. Last season, Bowman Jr. made many big plays for the Sooners. To his six interceptions, the three of them he returned for touchdowns, and his ability to keep Texas receiver Xavier Worthy out of the endzone to secure the Sooner's spectacular goal-line stop. He was named to the All-Big 12 first team, named an All-American, and likely would have been a 2024 NFL Draft pick had he not opted to return to OU for one more season.

'She's the better half': OU safety Billy Bowman Jr. speaks on fiance Jayda Coleman

Minnesota State

DayTripper

The hit History Channel series "American Pickers" is gearing up for an exciting return to Minnesota this fall. The show's production team has announced plans to film episodes throughout the state in September 2024, offering locals a chance to showcase their unique collections and share their stories with a national audience.

"American Pickers" Set to Unearth Minnesota's Hidden Treasures

Explore Beaufort SC

Manatees are back in Lowcountry waters and residents in the coastal areas of South Carolina should be particularly alert while boating and please report sightings of these gentle giants to SCDNR.

Manatees are back in South Carolina coastal waters

Houston, TX

Massachusetts State

Dianna Carney

Kiwi, a one-year-old mixed breed (believed to be a cattle mix), is currently looking for her forever home, according to Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts. This cheerful dog, who weighs 38 lbs, is known for her constant smile and enthusiastic tail wagging whenever she meets someone new. Despite her young age, Kiwi is described as being on the quieter side.

Meet Kiwi: The Happy Dog Abandoned In A Park Now Looking For Love

Alabama State

DALLAS — If you were wondering whether Nick Saban's allegiance to Alabama would color his actions in his post-coaching career as a television analyst for ESPN, his prediction for the SEC Championship Game early in the week at media days put that to rest. His pick to reach Atlanta:...

Alabama players respond to Saban leaving the Tide out of SEC Championship Game prediction

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Derrick Smith saves Game 1 for USA Baseball CNT vs. Chinese Taipei

RALEIGH, N.C. -- Full count, bases loaded, two outs in the ninth inning in a one-run game. It doesn't get much more high stakes than that...

Derrick Smith saves Game 1 for USA Baseball CNT vs. Chinese Taipei

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