Lincolnton, NC

Chicago, IL

Chicago native Dakari Akorede knows his way around a grill. The Allrecipes Allstar and middle school culinary instructor has been absorbing the lessons of his foodie family from a young age, and he applies the skills he’s learned from Chicago to Atlanta to New Orleans for his private chef clients (his first gig at the grill was for… wait for it… a crowd of 600!). We caught up with Akorede to talk about grilling essentials and to get some tips for keeping backyard barbecue crowds happy while commanding the grill.

A BBQ Pro on What It Takes to Grill for 600 People

North Carolina State

Charlotte, NC

The Mirror US

A police officer is dead after allegedly shooting himself while he was on a break in the Steele Creek Division of Charlotte, North Carolina. The police said there's no threat to the community

Steele Creek Shooting: Charlotte officer dead after he turned gun on himself in tragic turn of events

For help sorting through the best BBQ sauces on the market, we checked in with barbecue pros to get their picks for the most flavorful and tasty sauces.

15 of the best BBQ sauces, according to grill masters

They can be daunting, but once you know how to eat oysters, the world of dining is, in fact, your oyster. Sublime on their own, or in tandem with other delectable shellfish on a seafood tower, raw oysters have the power to turn any happy hour, dinner, or gathering, into a festive celebration. At raw bars or at home, oysters not only get the party started—they're also somewhat sophisticated, especially when enjoyed with a glass of bubbly. We connected with seafood pros to glean tips for shucking, serving, and savoring this memorable mollusk.

How to Eat Oysters the Right Way, According to Seafood Experts

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People have different levels of maturity. An individual’s age or upbringing can make them possess certain traits. Yet, most people believe that one matures as they grow old. On the contrary, some zodiac signs appear childish in old age. They are jumpy and careless. This strains their relationships with signs who misunderstand them. Air and fire signs are temperamental and some people refer to them as being childish. How can you identify an immature sign?

3 Zodiac Signs Who Are Immature

Jacksonville, FL

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Jacksonville Beach, FL

Jacksonville Today

The historic Beach Bowl in Jacksonville Beach will reopen this month after being closed for years. The bowling alley says on social media that it plans to reopen June 17. The bowling alley on Beach Boulevard opened in the 1950s and closed in 2019 when the property owners did not renew the lease.

Historic Beach Bowl will reopen this month

Rinsing meat is a great way to increase the risk of foodborne illness in your kitchen, even if that is something we have seen parents or relatives do when preparing dinner. But when it comes to cured meats, like bacon, is it necessary to rinse before cooking? The answer is a resounding no.

Should You Rinse Bacon Before Cooking?

Kentucky State

Northern Kentucky Tribune

Kentucky’s medical cannabis program has taken significant steps toward ensuring those with qualifying conditions have access to medical cannabis as soon as possible, said Gov. Andy Beshear this week.

State to open licensing applications for medical cannabis businesses beginning July 1

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If you’ve ever come across an old restaurant menu then you probably already know that it can be like reading […]

Fine Dining Restaurant Dishes We Never See Any More

Virginia State

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Cheryl E Preston

Sunday night, Will Smith performed his new song "You Can Make It" at the BET Awards. He was joined on stage by Gospel Singer Kirk Franklin. while the crowd shouted and clapped, some Virginians were expressing their disappointment on socila media.

Some Virginians say Will Smith and Kirk Franklin's BET Awards performance was inoppropriate

Finding deliciousness was Anthony Bourdain’s life work. During his world travels, he relished fine dining and simple foods in equal measure. I’ll never forget when I first heard Bourdain recall one of his favorite dishes, a fried mortadella sandwich. Talk about simple but delicious! In his book Appetites: A Cookbook, he called it a “beloved heap of oozing awesomeness.” So, of course, I had to try it.

Anthony Bourdain's 5-Ingredient Sandwich Is My Favorite—It's So Delicious

Georgia State

DeanLand

Georgia's population grew beyond the 11 million mark in 2023, reaching 11,029,227 residents according to new data from the U.S. Census Bureau. With a robust population increase of 2.9% from 2020 to 2023, 315,456 new residents arrived in the state. Georgia was the 10th fastest-growing state in the US by percentage during the reporting period.

Georgia's Population Surges Past 11 Million, Fueled by Migration

Norfolk, VA

Fifty percent of Norfolk church has high blood pressure. 3WTKR reports that Pastor Reverend Dr. Geoffrey Guns of Second Calvery Baptist Church in Norfolk made a startling discovery in March. He asked congregants who had high blood pressure to stand and half of the congregation rose to their feet.

Virginia pastor reveals half of his African American congregation has hypertension

Maine State

Idaho State

Shop with Me Mama

Why Idaho Ranks in the Top 10 States Americans Are Flocking To in 2024. A lot of Idahoans are saying 'Idaho is FULL! Go find somewhere else to live!'. With that said, MANY people and their families are flocking to this state and calling it home.

Why Is Everyone Relocating To Idaho?

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The award-winning chef (who you might have recently seen on 'The Bear') is a legend in the fine dining world.

Chef Grant Achatz's Net Worth In 2024 Comes From Patience, Precision—and a Whole Lot of Hard Work

New Jersey State

Morristown Minute

NEW JERSEY - Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division of Consumer Affairs announced today that Walmart has agreed to pay $1.64 million to settle allegations of unlawful unit pricing practices across its 64 New Jersey retail stores. The settlement, which includes a $1.61 million civil penalty, marks the largest ever obtained by the Division’s Office of Weights and Measures (OWM).

Walmart Pays $1.64M Settlement for Unlawful Pricing in NJ

Denver, CO

David Heitz

The mother of a Denver homeless man told the City Council Monday that city-sponsored services have failed her son. Barbara Hallick Yeomans made her remarks during public comment period of the City Council meeting. She said her son grapples with substance abuse and mental illness and repeatedly has been harassed by police. She said her son also suffered verbal abuse by a guard in the Denver County Jail. Yeomans said she heard the guard harassing her son over the phone.

Mother says Denver homeless services have failed her son

Seattle, WA

Pierce County, WA

Timothy A Gruver

Health officials have suspended the license of Pierce County massage therapist Lukela Los Banos, the Washington Department of Health reported on Thursday. Los Banos allegedly placed suction cups on the back of a patient's legs on Sep. 23, 2023, and left the cups on their skin for around 40 minutes, the DOH reports. He allegedly tightened the cups three times, injuring the patient’s skin, according to the department.

Massage Therapist Suspended: Injury During Treatment

Wyoming State

WyoFile

WyoFile has acquired a photograph of a lynx in Wyoming, a landmark observation of a species currently considered absent from the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem. Star Valley resident Jason Reinhardt, an avid houndsman , came across the animal while mountain lion hunting the southern Gros Ventre Range in February 2022. There was no doubt in his mind what it was: a tom lynx, judging by its blocky head.

Rare wildcat documented in the Yellowstone region for first time in a decade

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55 Beloved Regional Dishes From Across the U.S.

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Chef provides ‘Proper Provisions’ for great grab-and-go

LINCOLNTON – There’s “take-out” and there’s “Proper Provisions.” The latter is now available in Lincolnton in a cozy little hideaway on S. Academy St. Lincolnton native,...

Chef provides ‘Proper Provisions’ for great grab-and-go

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