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Spotting a few bugs in the house is typically a nuisance, but there's one in particular that should ring alarm bells for homeowners. If you come across the bug in the photo above, it's time to call in a professional.

Study This Photo--If You Find This Bug In Your House, You Need To Call in a Pro

South Carolina State

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When it comes to deciding who to marry, many people choose to spend the rest of their lives with a high school sweetheart, college classmate, or someone they met at work. Others decide to tie the knot with someone who they have known their whole lives — and maybe even met at a family reunion.

Can you marry your first cousin in North Carolina? What state law says

Hamilton Township, NJ

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Rainbow Shops, a popular clothier known for its youth clothing, is preparing to shut down its location at the Hamilton Mall in Hamilton Township, New Jersey. The store is currently offering a hefty 40% discount on all items as part of its liquidation sale.

Popular Clothing Store Offers Offers Deep Discounts, Closing 950 Locations in Struggling Mall

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Hollywood, FL

Edmond Thorne

Hollywood, FL - In a shocking and outrageous turn of events, the State Attorney’s Office has dropped charges against Anastasiya Motalva, the mother who was arrested for leaving her child in a hot car while shopping at a Walmart in Hollywood, Florida.

FL. Outraged: State Attorney Drops Charges Of Mother Who Left Child In Hot Car While Shopping

Powder

A life devoted to accessing the backcountry.

Living on the Edge: a Q&A With BCA’s Bruce Edgerly

North Carolina State

Death Disclosure Laws and Property Disclosures in North Carolina. In North Carolina, there is no legal obligation for homeowners or real estate agents to disclose if a death has occurred in a home, whether by natural causes, murder, or suicide. However, if a potential buyer directly inquires about any deaths on the property, the seller is required to provide that information.

If someone dies at your house do you have to tell a potential buyer? What North Carolina law says

Snoqualmie, WA

Summer is the season of new chairlifts, and Washington ski resort Alpental, part of The Summit at Snoqualmie, is currently installing one of the most highly-anticipated lifts on the continent. The brand new fixed-grip triple, called The International Chair, will relieve congestion on the Edelweiss ...

Towers Installed for Alpental's "Long-Awaited" New Chairlift

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Editor’s note: This story has been updated with more information about the law enforcement response and the area where the shooting took place. Yellowstone National Park rangers shot and killed a person early Thursday morning during an exchange of gunfire that also left a ranger injured, the park announced.

Yellowstone National Park shooting leaves one dead, ranger injured

J. Souza

Bed bugs aren't supposed to be part of the all-inclusive package on a cruise vacation. A woman is alleging an unsettling experience aboard a Royal Caribbean cruise ship, claiming she and her family were subjected to a bed bug infestation.

"I Paid $2K for a Bed Bug Cruise": Passenger Shares Royal Caribbean Story & Letter from Cruise Line

Virginia State

Cheryl E Preston

The scenes between General Hospital cast members Eden McCoy (Joss Jacks) and Evan Hofer ( Dex Heller) are filled with so much chemistry that some fans believed the couple was dating offscreen.

General Hospital's Eden McCoy is dating actor Jonathan Heit and not her onscreen love Evan Hofer

Carnelian Bay, CA

Lake Tahoe was recently contaminated with untreated sewage water when a pipe burst during a contracting incident. People are advised not to swim in local beaches or in the lake until further notice.

100k+ Gallons of Sewage Spills Into Lake Tahoe

Massachusetts State

Dianna Carney

Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue organization in Massachusetts, recently shared their furry friends who have been waiting the longest to find their forever homes. From a puppy who is housebroken and loves toys to a little five-year-old dog who is a great snuggle buddy and loves other dogs, each dog is unique but has one thing in common- they need a family who will love them. Get to know these five great dogs below, and don't forget to leave a comment to let me know which pup stole your heart!

Local Animal Rescue Shares Dogs Who've Been Looking For Love The Longest

One of my old friends holds Swiss citizenship. He's a skier and spent many of his visits to Switzerland—some of which involved compulsory military service—hitting the slopes. While he regularly drove to the mountains, his stories involving passenger rails stood out. Instead of sitting in car ...

Where's our Ski Train?

Oregon State

Matt Roebke, a Timberline, Mt. Hood and Windells veteran, fills us in on what the snow conditions are looking like in mid-July, 2024.

July 2024 Snow Conditions Report from Mt. Hood, Oregon

James Niehues and Rad Smith have carved out names for themselves in the traditional craft of ski map painting. In our expanding digital landscape, is there a future for traditional ski maps?

James Niehues and Rad Smith on The Future of Hand-Painted Ski Maps

Fond Du Lac, WI

In a recent move that’s bound to shake things up, Mercury Marine has announced a series of partial layoffs affecting about 1,700 employees at their Fond du Lac headquarters. The company, grappling with a decline in sales, is implementing these layoffs throughout the rest of the year.

An engine manufacturer is laying off 1,700 workers due to drop in sales

Breckenridge, CO

Breckenridge Ski Resort, CO, launched the Five Peaks Music Series this spring and is now excited to kick off this summer with a free concert at the base of Peak 8 featuring 'American Authors' on Saturday, July 20.  The band will perform at 1 PM. MST The opener is a local band called Frisco ...

American Authors Frontman on Playing Free Show at Breckenridge

Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, recently introduced an adorable puppy named Koi who they describe as a “sweet and happy little puppy who found himself dumped at a high kill shelter for unknown reasons.” Despite the harsh start to his life, Koi remains an adorable and energetic puppy. Now, thanks to Sandy Paws Rescue Inc. giving him a second chance and rescuing him from the high-kill shelter, Koi is ready for adoption and looking for his forever home.

Meet Koi: The Sweet & Happy Little Puppy Dumped At A High-Kill Shelter

Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

Our area might be the best place in the country to retreat to an island, judging from a survey released this week. Readers of Travel + Leisure magazine rated the Golden Isles in Georgia — consisting of Jekyll Island, Little St. Simons Island, Sea Island and St. Simons Island — as the best island in the continental U.S.

Two local islands rated the best in continental US

Foodie in Chicago

Although this refreshing drink went viral on TikTok last summer, it's been around a lot longer. Yes, you may have noticed, the drink is called lemonade, but it's made with limes. Brazilian lemonade is thought to have originated in Brazil by a street vendor. According to All Recipes, in Brazil, the drink is called limonada Suíça, which translates to Swiss lemonade. The beverage isn't Swiss, but the Swiss company, Nestlé, began selling condensed milk in Brazil in the 1900s, which could be where the drink got its name.

Brazilian Lemonade: A Sweet Summer Drink

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Are skinny skis making a comeback? Check our link in bio for reasoning behind rocking these blasts from the pasts on closing day!

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Are skinny skis making a comeback? Check our link in bio for reasoning behind rocking these blasts from the pasts on closing day!

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