Asheville, NC

Fletcher, NC

Columbus, OH

North Carolina State

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Eden, NC

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North Carolina is the 28th largest state by area but boasts the seventh-highest number of counties in the country. If you’re searching for an affordable place to call home in North Carolina, you’re in luck. This diverse and picturesque state offers a range of options that won’t break the bank.

North Carolina City Has Been Named the Cheapest Place to Live in The State

Cherokee, NC

Whether you're ready or not, fall is on its way, bringing with it the vibrant colors of changing leaves. If you're looking to make the most of the season, you’re in luck—two North Carolina towns have been named among the best places in America to experience fall foliage by the experts at Reader’s Digest.

North Carolina Has 2 of the Greatest Spots for Fall Foliage

With temperatures soaring finding ways to stay cool is a must. If you're tired of indoor activities or the usual trips to the pool, it might be time to try something different: North Carolina’s natural water parks.

3 Natural Water Parks In North Carolina To Visit This Summer

Texas State

Atascosa County, TX

Jourdanton, TX

New York Post

A 12-year-old Texas cheerleader died Monday, four days after she suffered mysterious “life-threatening” injuries that her parents tried to treat with smoothies and vitamins, authorities announced Wednesday. 

Jourdanton Junior High School student Miranda Sipps died in the hospital Monday night after her mother finally called for help when the preteen went into respiratory distress, the Atascosa County Sheriff’s Office said.

The girl’s mother, Denise Balbaneda, and stepfather, Gerald Gonzalez, 40, were arrested for failing to seek medical help sooner for the girl during the four days while she was “mentally and physically incapacitated and non-responsive,” the sheriff said. 



The pair didn’t...

Texas cheerleader, 12, dies after parents tried to treat ‘life-threatening’ injuries with smoothies and vitamins: sheriff

South Carolina State

Ware Shoals, SC

The wife of a Southern Baptist pastor has been charged with stealing more than $400,000 from a South Carolina church and may face additional charges related to theft at other churches, police say. Ware Shoals Police Chief Bryan Louis told The Roys Report (TRR) that Shelley Strickland, wife of Baptist...

Wife of Baptist Pastor Charged with Stealing $404K from South Carolina Church; More Charges Expected

Ohio State

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The Lantern

On Tuesday, licensed Ohio dispensaries began legally selling non-medical marijuana to consumers; however, the drug’s possession, growth and/or usage are still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus. Credit: Jefferee Woo/Tampa Bay Times/TNS [Original caption: Four citizen-led petitions with proposals to update Dallas’ charter hit the 20,000 valid signature threshold to make it on the Nov. 5 election ballot, including one that would ban police officers from arresting or citing people carrying less than four ounces of marijuana.] As of Tuesday, students 21 and older can now legally purchase marijuana in Ohio.

Dispensary sales of recreational marijuana began Tuesday; possession and usage still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus

Allendale, SC

The US Sun

A MISSING woman last seen on Tuesday night left her keys, phone, and shoes inside her car before she vanished. Jessica Rapsys, 27, is believed to have gotten lost while traveling from Florida to South Carolina to visit an aunt before her disappearance. She was last seen at around 8 pm on Tuesday, August 13 […]

Missing Jessica Rapsys vanishes on road trip as her car is found abandoned with keys & phone still inside

Allendale County, SC

Fox News

It is unclear why Jessica Rapsys, a 27-year-old Florida woman, was in Allendale County, South Carolina, at the time of her disappearance

Florida woman missing in South Carolina after vehicle found empty with keys inside

Kannapolis, NC

Ramone Jamarr Alston, the "Christmas Day Killer" who escaped custody Tuesday morning and ran off into the woods near UNC Hillsborough Hospital, has been recaptured.

North Carolina manhunt for escaped murderer ends more than 100 miles away, woman also arrested

South Carolina offers communities for every lifestyle and taste imaginable, whether you're looking for family-friendly living arrangements or retiring in style. From tropical beaches to scenic mountain ranges, find your ideal living situation in one of South Carolina's premier places. Charleston's historic downtown and signature sidewalks make it an attractive...

7 Best Places to Live in South Carolina

Killer mom Susan Smith has a revolving door of jailhouse suitors — and many of them abruptly stop talking to her, leaving the convicted murderer bewildered about why she is being ghosted, jailhouse records obtained by The Post show. 

Smith — who is serving a life sentence for drowning her two young boys in a case that caused a national sensation in 1994 — is a prolific user of the South Carolina prison text message and phone system — carrying on conversations multiple times a day. 

All of the chats are recorded and entered into public record. A review of...

Killer mom Susan Smith keeps getting ghosted by her jailhouse suitors: ‘I needed a clean break’

Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

A historic marker could be erected to honor the victims of the racist mass shooting at the Dollar General store in Jacksonville’s New Town neighborhood nearly a year ago. If approved by the Jacksonville City Council, a marker would be installed at Kings Road and Canal Street on Aug. 25, a day before the first anniversary of the shooting, when a white gunman took the lives of three Black people.

Memorial considered to honor Dollar General victims

Valdosta, GA

Love's Travel Stops is now serving customers in Valdosta, Georgia, with the opening of its 20th location in “The Peach State.” The final stop on Interstate 75 before crossing the Florida border, the location in the “Azalea City” can be found off Exit 13 and is open 24/7.

GA: Love's Opens Travel Stop in Valdosta, Creating Job Opportunities in Southern Georgia

Florida State

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As major Florida cities like Miami continue to grapple with increasing cost of living expenses, some retirees may question if it's in their best financial interests to retire in Florida. This is...

Florida’s Retirees Are Fleeing: Experts Predict These 5 States Will Be Top Retirement Spots in 10 Years

Iowa State

Anaheim, CA

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On Friday, August 9, 2024, at approximately 1:30 p.m., Anaheim Police officers responded to the 1400 block of N. State College Blvd. to assist a U.S. Marshal’s Task Force regarding a man who was wanted in connection with a murder in another state.

Iowa murder suspect fatally shot by Anaheim police officers and members of a U.S. task force

Lafayette County, MS

Mississippi News Group

Written with artificial intelligence assistance. Deputies from the Lafayette County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of possible animal cruelty on County Road 418 on August 4, according to Dark Horse Press. Upon arrival, officers encountered a distressing scene: several malnourished dogs and multiple deceased dogs still attached to their collars and chains.

Man Arrested for Animal Cruelty After Disturbing Discover

Georgia State

Douglas, GA

Daily Coffee Press

Last week, a 32-year-old was arrested on trafficking charges after allegedly fleeing from a traffic stop and abandoning the vehicle with a child in the passenger seat. The chase resulted in the discovery of 230 grams of methamphetamine, which the suspect allegedly threw out while fleeing on foot. According to local detectives, the vehicle the suspect was driving was registered to NFL football player Tyreek Hill.

Man Driving Vehicle Registered to Tyreek Hill Arrested on Drug Trafficking Charges in Douglas

Wyoming State

Cheyenne, WY

WyoFile

A primary election in southeast Wyoming symbolizes much of the turmoil within the state’s Republican Party, as one candidate hews to more moderate politics while the other bends toward the far right.

Republican legislative primary outside Cheyenne reflects Wyoming GOP’s divide

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News Wave

WINSTON-SALEM, NC - The cougar, also known as the mountain lion, once roamed widely across North Carolina, leaving behind a legacy in the form of place names like Panther Creek and Painter Gap, which reflect the region’s history with this majestic predator.

Mountain Lion Sightings Reported in North Carolina Despite Said Extinction

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Etowah, NC

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Sheetz opens first Western North Carolina location in front of hundreds

HENDERSON COUNTY, N.C. (WLOS) — One of the largest gas station chains on the East Coast has opened its first location in Western North Carolina. On...

Sheetz opens first Western North Carolina location in front of hundreds

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