Wilkesboro, NC

It took just 11 races but Treyten Lapcevich finally broke through in the CARS Tour and for the first time in a Chad Bryant Racing Late Model Stock Car on Saturday night. And of all places, it came at historic North Wilkesboro Speedway. It was quite the eventful journey there...

Treyten Lapcevich breaks through with CARS Tour Wilkesboro win

Orlando, FL

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Akeena

If you’ve been enjoying the vibrant food scene in Thornton Park, you might have heard some bittersweet news—Graffiti Junktion, the spot known for its top-notch burgers and laid-back vibe, has officially closed. After 16 years of serving up some of the best burgers in Orlando, the eatery has said its goodbyes. Here’s a closer look at why this cherished spot is shutting down and what it means for the community.

Favorite Florida Burger Place Closed Because Wages and Costs Went Up

Chicago, IL

Foodie in Chicago

Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

Yosemite National Park, CA

On July 13, Grace Rohloff and her father Johnathon went hiking at Yosemite National Park. She was an experienced hiker, but sadly, it would prove to be her last. Rohloff slipped on the way down from the top of the iconic Half Dome and plunged some 300 feet to her death.

20-Year-Old Hiker Falls to Her Death at Half Dome in Yosemite

Virginia State

Cheryl E Preston

Bryshere Gray's name has been added to a growing list. Some Virginians have been keeping up with the ever-increasing tales of celebrities and their alleged connections to the saga of Sean Diddy Combs. There are now rumors that Empire actor Bryshere Gray is suing Diddy and Will Smith.

Empire actor Bryshere Gray is allegedly suing Will Smith and Sean Combs

Utah State

Advnture

He shares his experience of being caught between a bear cub and its mother after news of another bear attack in the area

Utah hiker trying to escape a mother bear  runs straight into a moose, and thinks it actually saved his life

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The Olympics are a time for people to come together and respect one another, seeing which country can come out on top in certain sports. But, for some, the heat of the moment becomes too much and they let their anger and frustrations get the best of them. This is exactly what happened with the latest Olympic soccer match between Argentina and France, seeing the hosts narrowly make it to the next round of their home tournament.

Olympic Soccer Game Ends in Huge Fight

South Carolina State

Colleton County, SC

Explore Beaufort SC

Some beachgoers were in for a surprise this week when a bizarre looking prehistoric fish washed ashore in Colleton County along Edisto Beach at Edisto Beach State Park. It turned out to be an atlantic sturgeon.

Rare Atlantic sturgeon washes ashore on South Carolina beach

Florida State

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Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

A tropical storm warning was issued for the Jacksonville area Sunday afternoon as Tropical Storm Debby moved toward the Florida Gulf Coast. The storm is expected to strengthen quickly and strike the Big Bend region of Florida on Monday morning as a Category 1 hurricane before deluging Northeast Florida with up to 12 inches of rain.

Tropical storm warning issued for Northeast Florida

Green Bay, WI

Fox News

A Wisconsin father and his adult daughter got lost and ran out of water on a trail at Canyonlands National Park in Utah as temperatures soared over 100 F.

Father, daughter die at Utah’s Canyonlands National Park after running out of water on hike in 100-degree heat

The US Sun

A SECOND body has been recovered from the Grand Canyon in just 24 hours after a BASE jumper plummeted 500ft to his death. On August 1, officials at the national park in Arizona received reports in the early morning that a visitor had attempted a BASE jump. The report came in at around 7:30 am […]

BASE jumper plunges to his death ‘illegally’ parachuting in Grand Canyon in second fatality in just two days

Hampton, VA

Like South Boston, Langley Speedway was also rained out as lingering thunderstorms put a halt to MGL Granite Race Night in Hampton, Virginia. The event would have been headlined by a 100 lap feature for the Late Model Stock division, which has a tremendous championship battle between Greg Edwards, Mark Wertz, Danny Edwards Jr. and Woody Howard.

Rain nixes Langley Speedway, 100 lap Late Model race

Denver, CO

David Heitz

More dangerous substances are entering the Denver drug supply, Harm Reduction Action Center warned in a newsletter this week. “The Iron Law of Prohibition posits that as law enforcement becomes more intense, the potency of prohibited substances increases,” HRAC Executive Director Lisa Raville wrote in the newsletter. That is exactly what is happening, she said.

Dangerous substances entering Denver drug supply

Kansas State

Missouri State

CJ Coombs

National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) helps to locate missing children. Since July 1, 2024, according to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC), 174 children have been reported missing in the U.S. Since January 1, 2024, there was a total of 1,445 reported missing in the country.

Missing Missouri children as of July 17, 2024, according to the NCMEC

Arizona State

Hickory, NC

COLLEGE student Abel Joseph Mejia died on Wednesday after a 400ft fall at the Grand Canyon National Park. On Wednesday, park officials were told that the student from North Carolina had fallen below the rim near the Pipe Creek overlook. First responders retrieved the 20-year-old’s body with a high-angle technical rescue system which was pictured […]

Student, 20, falls 400ft to his death from Grand Canyon Pipe Creek Overlook as tributes paid to ‘gentle spirit’

Adventure On SI

An accident at the Grand Canyon has led to the death of a 20-year-old male who fell.

Devastating Accident at Grand Canyon Leads to One Fatality

Peach Springs, AZ

The Spun

A man has died after falling 500 feet at Grand Canyon National Park this week. The man was attempting to base jump at the Grand Canyon when he tragically fell to his death. Thursday morning, the Grand Canyon Regional Communications Center sent officers to Yavapai Point in Grand Canyon National ...

Man Dies After 500-Foot Fall At The Grand Canyon National Park

M Henderson

Here's another recipe for fudge that's very easy to make. You can double it, or quadruple it, for more servings. 4 tablespoons cocoa or cacao powder (I like 2 tablespoons of each)

3-Ingredient Fudge

Hurricane, UT

AccuWeather

A hiker who was in distress over a lack of water and high temperatures in southern Utah died Sunday on a trail near a state park. A hiker in southern Utah died on a trail near a state park after running out of water, police say. It's the latest heat-related death reported during a scorching summer in the state.

Utah woman dies after calling for help while hiking amid intense heat

Illinois State

MOD Pizza has over 500 locations across the country with 22 restaurants in Illinois. The Washington-based chain offers fast-casual fare known for its customized, artisan-style pizzas. Customers can choose from over 40 toppings and 8 sauces to create their own masterpiece.

Bankruptcy Looms for Major Pizza Chain With Chicago Suburban Locations

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Snowflake 100 to pay $10,000 this year

The Snowflake 100 will pay $,10,000-to-win this December. The Pro Late Model portion of Snowball Derby weekend, which has generally paid $6000 in recent years, will...

Snowflake 100 to pay $10,000 this year

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