North Carolina State

Nash County, NC

Columbus, OH

Cordele, GA

A sweet, juicy slice of watermelon is one of the best things about summertime, but way too many times I’ve stared dubiously at the pile of melons at the store, trying to decide which one to choose. Often when I get home and slice it open, the melon is a disappointing light pink and not at all sweet.

The Only Way To Tell When a Watermelon is Ripe, According to a Farmer

Mississippi State

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Hamilton, MA

Mississippi News Group

On June 7, 2024, Monroe County Sheriff's Deputies, the MCSO SWAT team, the Mississippi Bureau of Narcotics (MBN), and the North Mississippi Narcotics Unit (NMNU) executed a search warrant at 40014 Macks Circle in Hamilton, MS. This action concluded a joint investigation into narcotics trafficking in the area according to a press release from the MCSD.

Joint Undercover Drug Operation Ends with Multiple Arrests

South Carolina State

Summerville, SC

Wide Open Eats

While millions of Americans celebrate Independence Day with fireworks, we have to remember that they're small explosives. One South Carolina father accidentally killed himself after placing a firework on his head. The South Carolina father definitely embraced the holiday. He was decked out in a stars and stripes outfit similar...

Video Shows South Carolina Father Dancing Moments Before He Placed Fatal Firework On His Head

Clarke County, MS

In a tragic turn of events, 14-year-old Chquese Porter has been denied bond following his formal charging as an adult in the shooting death of 12-year-old Caleb Bender. The incident occurred around 1:00 am on June 29th, 2024, at a residence on River Rd near the intersection of Leola St in the Town of Stonewall, according to a press release from the Clarke County Sheriff.

Bond Denied for 14-Year-Old Charged with Murder in Clarke County

Illinois State

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Chicago, IL

Chicago Happenings

Every year, new laws that were passed the prior year go into effect on July 1. In 2024, a number of new laws will begin this Monday. Among them include higher wages for tipped employees, a gas tax increase, and driver's licenses for undocumented immigrants.

New Laws July 1: Driver's Licenses for Undocumented Migrants, Raises for Tipped Workers, and More

One Redditor said they were "pushing it as far as the HOA will go" by installing lavish garden beds along the edges of their driveway. "I made the border beds for the driveway," said the original poster when they shared the project on r/NoLawns. "My plan is to slowly expand them till the lawn is gone but leave a strip to haul the garbage cans."

Homeowner pushes boundaries with HOA by replacing grass with unconventional plants: 'Now take it a step farther'

HuffPost

The former president attacked the former House speaker as a “sick puppy.”

Trump Throws Middle-Of-The-Night Fit After Nancy Pelosi Called Him Out On Live TV

Texas State

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Lubbock, TX

National Weather Force

Severe storms are anticipated across western Texas later this afternoon into the evening hours due to the unstable airmass setting up. The main risks with these line of storms will be damaging winds and large hail. For detailed information on timing, impacts, and more, refer below.

Severe Storms Expected to Sweep Across; Damaging Winds & Large Hail; Across Western TX; June 10th

Gardening Know How

You may love peonies, but do you know when to get busy with the snippers? Find out when to cut back peonies, as our expert advice points you in the right direction

Time For Peony Trimming: When To Cut Back Peonies For Longer Lasting Plants

Saint Johns County, FL

Hastings, FL

Jacksonville Today

Eight people have been arrested on drug charges stemming from an undercover investigation at a convenience store in Hastings, according to the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office.

8 arrested in Hastings drug and gambling bust

The time to buy stamps is now. The price of first-class Forever stamps will jump from 68 cents to 73 cents on July 14—an increase of more than 7%. The additional-ounce price for single-piece letters will also increase from 24 cents to 28 cents. These and more price changes...

You Should Buy Stamps Now, Here’s Why

San Antonio, TX

UPI News

Bexar County (Texas) Sheriff's deputies disrupted a human-smuggling operation Thursday as 26 migrants were transferred from a hidden trailer compartment to a stash house near San Antonio.

26 migrants found after being smuggled in trailer’s hidden compartment in Texas

Harris County, TX

City Pulse

HARRIS COUNTY, TX – According to Constable Mark Herman, deputies from Constable Mark Herman's Office responded to a vehicle crash on the 25700 block of the Hardy Toll Road on June 7, 2024. The at-fault driver, Andrea Bernard, fled on foot but was quickly detained and displayed several signs of intoxication.

Woman arrested after defecating, spitting on deputies after hit and run

Deadheading is one of the simplest and most rewarding gardening practices. By removing spent flowers, you can encourage plants to produce more blooms, prolong the flowering season, and keep your garden looking tidy. It’s such a satisfying task to see new buds forming where old flowers once were! If you’ve ever wondered which flowers benefit the most from deadheading, you’re in the right place.

15 Flowers That You Need To Deadhead For Better Blooms

Perennials that multiply on their own are a gardener’s dream. They spread naturally, filling in gaps and creating lush, vibrant displays with minimal effort. Whether through self-seeding, rhizomes, or runners, these plants can turn a modest garden into a thriving landscape over time. By selecting perennials that propagate easily, you can enjoy a garden that grows more beautiful each year without constant replanting.

15 Perennials That Multiply and Spread on Their Own

The Spun

As the 2024 United States men's basketball team is getting ready for the Summer Olympics in Paris, France, the game's greatest player of all-time, Michael Jordan, is enjoying some vacation time with his stunning wife. Michael Jordan, who famously led the United States to a dominant gold medal win ...

Michael Jordan's Wife Turns Heads On Vacation In Spain

We love a variety of plants in the garden, but there are some perennials to think twice about. Some are tricky to grow, some are invasive and some are toxic.

Tricky Perennials To Grow: Perennials To Think Twice About

Deadheading roses is key to maximizing their flowering period. However, these common errors will nip plants' blooming potential in the bud.

6 Rose Deadheading Mistakes To Avoid If You Want Blooms All Summer Long

Town Talks

Traffic in North Carolina can be a challenge, making it tempting for some drivers to weave through lanes to reach their destination faster. Motorcyclists often engage in lane splitting—riding between cars in the same lane—to cut through traffic. However, is this practice legal in North Carolina?

Can motorcyclists legally split lanes on North Carolina roads? What the state law says

NewsBreak

Flor Herrera-Picasso: How North Carolina fails its farmworkers

One year ago this September, José Arturo González Mendoza, 30, was headed to work in Nash County, picking sweet potatoes for Barnes Farming. It was 91...

Flor Herrera-Picasso: How North Carolina fails its farmworkers

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