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Beaufort Water Festival 2026: Joe Nichols and Tyler Reese Tritt Headline Concert in the Park

By Ashlan Saeger,

2026-06-26

Country music veteran Joe Nichols and rising star Tyler Reese Tritt will bring chart-topping hits, Southern charm and summer energy to Beaufort Water Festival's Concert in the Park on July 18.

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Don't overlook the Chuck Eye steak when shopping for steaks at the grocery store. If cooked right, they can be tender with a ton of beefy flavor. To find the Chuck Eye on a cow you must go to the front of the animal, near the head. This part of the cow has a lot of flavor but the muscles do a lot of work so they can be tough.

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I Stopped Frying Bacon On The Stove and Used This 9 Minute Trick

Frying bacon in a skillet means standing at the stove, wiping down grease splatters, and scrubbing a pan afterward. This microwave method skips all of that. A full package of bacon is done in about 9 minutes, using nothing but a plate and paper towels.

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Before You Buy Grapes, Here are 5 Things to Know

Before you head to the store to buy grapes again, here are 5 things that will be helpful to know. Besides the type of grape, this is the first thing I look at when shopping for grapes in the store. The freshest grapes in the grocery store are going to be ones where the stem is still green and is flexible. As the grapes age, the stem will lose its color and turn dark brown or black and become rigid. While the grapes may look and taste great, they won't last very long at that point so if you do buy them, eat them up quickly.

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Missing since 2009 from a home of chaos: 5-year-old Haleigh Ann-Marie Cummings in Satsuma, Florida

Haleigh Ann Marie Cummings has been missing from Satsuma, Florida (Putnam County), since February 10, 2009, according to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC). Haleigh's photo shows age-progression to 21 years, though she would now be 22 if alive.

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I Brought Cookie Salad To One Potluck—Now Nobody Lets Me Bring Anything Else

Creamy vanilla pudding, fluffy whipped topping, juicy mandarin oranges, sweet pineapple, and crunchy cookies come together in the kind of Midwestern classic that somehow lands between side dish and dessert. Every spoonful is cool, creamy, fruity, and packed with crisp cookie pieces that soften just enough without disappearing completely. The citrus keeps the mixture bright, the pudding makes it velvety, and those chocolate-striped cookies turn an ordinary bowl of fruit into the one dish everyone recognizes from church suppers and family reunions. It is playful, nostalgic, and exactly the kind of recipe that makes people smile before they even take the first bite.

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A Miami high-rise carrying the Trump name is sinking, but the real story is how Florida’s laws let developers, architects, and brand licensors walk away long before the problems show up.

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Before You Buy Watermelon This August, Here Are 5 Things You Should Know

As the calendar turns to August, here are 5 things you should know about buying watermelon this month. We are now in the peak of watermelon season. It doesn't get any better than this. While there will still be some in September, right now is when the most watermelons should be available.

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This Poor Man’s Husband Casserole Is So Cozy, the Grocery Budget Might Finally Catch a Break

Savory ground beef, tender noodles, creamy layers, and plenty of melty cheese come together in the kind of casserole that feels like pure old-fashioned comfort without demanding a fancy shopping list. The beef cooks down rich and hearty, the noodles soak up all that savory flavor, and the creamy filling ties everything together into bubbling, cheesy layers with crisp little edges around the pan. It is the sort of budget-friendly dinner that tastes like something from a family recipe box, made to stretch ingredients, feed hungry people, and still leave everyone satisfied enough to ask for seconds.

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Grandma’s 5-Ingredient Potato Soup Was So Cozy, Fancy Recipes Never Stood a Chance

There is something almost unfair about how much comfort can come from just five simple ingredients. This old-fashioned potato soup is creamy, steamy, and full of soft, buttery potato pieces that practically melt into the broth. It has the kind of humble flavor that feels instantly familiar, like something simmering on Grandma’s stove while biscuits warmed nearby. No complicated seasonings, no mile-long shopping list, no unnecessary fuss—just a bowl that tastes rich, cozy, and deeply satisfying. The beauty is in its simplicity, and that is exactly why recipes like this never really disappear.

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These 3-Ingredient Southern Dumplings Are So Tender, Grandma Never Needed a Fancy Recipe

Some of the best comfort food starts with the simplest ingredients, and these old-fashioned Southern dumplings are proof. Made with just three pantry staples, they cook into soft, pillowy bites that soak up every drop of rich broth or gravy. As they simmer, they become tender, hearty, and wonderfully comforting, creating the kind of meal that filled farmhouse kitchens and Sunday supper tables for generations. There's no complicated technique or long ingredient list—just honest, homemade cooking that transforms humble ingredients into something everyone remembers long after the bowls are empty.

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I Stopped Using Crackers In My Meatloaf and Put In A Box Of This Instead

This meatloaf using stuffing mix rarely makes it to the fridge in one piece. Made with ground beef, boxed stuffing mix, and a sweet ketchup glaze, it comes together in one bowl and bakes in about an hour, the kind of meal that gets a second helping before the first plates are even cleared.

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The step most people skip that makes this pot roast so much better

Most slow cooker pot roast recipes tell you to dump everything in and walk away. Skip that advice just this once, because searing the meat first is what turns a good pot roast into a spectacular one.

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21 Nail Polish Tricks Every Homeowner Should Know

This article was originally published on ChaChingQueen.com, a site my wife and I own. AI was used for light editing, formatting, and readability. But a human (me!) wrote and edited this.

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Severe Thunderstorms Expected in Southeast Arizona as Monsoon Restarts For Weeks

Following Zones: Southern White Mountains ... Greenlee, Graham, Pima, Cochise, and Santa Cruz Counties ... Discussion: Well the monsoon is starting up her engines once again on schedule, and storms will first hit the Southeast half of Arizona and only increase as the days go by. For today, expecting storms to form first along the Southern White Mountains by this afternoon. Outflow from them will surge southward with dust storms, damaging winds, large hail, and even isolated tornado potential through Southeast Arizona.

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intentionalhospitality

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I Always Add This One Unique Thing To My Tuna Salad, and My Family Loves It

Cucumber tuna salad only turns watery for one reason: too much moisture from the cucumbers or the tuna. Mini cucumbers keep seed content low, and if regular cucumbers are used instead, scooping out the seeds first prevents the salad from getting soggy. Draining the tuna completely before mixing does the same job on the other side of the bowl.

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The Laundry Booster I Add to Almost Every Load

I used to think the only way to get cleaner laundry was to buy a stronger detergent. But over time, I realized that many loads don't actually need more detergent—they just need a little extra help. That's when I started adding a simple homemade laundry booster to heavily soiled loads like towels, bedding, muddy clothes, and kitchen rags.

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Homemade Strawberry Cream Cheese Pound Cake: Moist, Rich & Fruity

Some recipes have that instant save-it-for-later feeling, and homemade Strawberry Cream Cheese Pound Cake: Moist, Rich & Fruity is exactly that kind of recipe. It has a name that makes you picture real flavor before you even start cooking: cozy, homemade, and easy to share, with enough personality to stand out in a busy feed. This is the sort of dish that fits the moments people actually cook for, whether that means a relaxed weekend bite, something special to bring to the table, or a dependable recipe to keep nearby when the usual routine needs a little more excitement. It feels familiar in the best way while still promising a result that people will remember.

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Cotton Candy Grapes Have Arrived in Stores — Here's 5 Things You Need to Know

Cotton Candy grapes from California have arrived earlier this year. Here are 5 things you should know about them before you pick up your first bag. Cotton Candy grapes are some of the sweetest seedless green grapes you are going to find. When they are chilled, they have a flavor that reminds me of eating cotton candy. When they are at room temperature that flavor is more like a caramel toffee flavor than cotton candy. I think they taste best cold, so if you bought them from the store and they weren't cold, wait to try them until they are chilled for optimal flavor.

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ChefManiac

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The Frosting Trick That Makes Boxed Pudding Taste Like You Worked Way Harder Than You Did

Light, fluffy, and almost mousse-like, this whipped pudding frosting is the kind of kitchen shortcut that feels too useful to keep quiet. Instead of a heavy buttercream, you get a soft, creamy topping that spreads easily, holds beautifully, and brings just enough sweetness without overwhelming the cake underneath. The pudding gives it a smooth, velvety texture, while the whipped element keeps every bite airy and light. It is the kind of frosting that works on cupcakes, sheet cakes, poke cakes, and layered desserts without making everything feel overly rich. Best of all, it comes together with barely any fuss, which makes it a lifesaver when dessert needs to look polished fast.

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This Hearty Cabbage Soup Is So Cozy, Your Soup Pot May Become a Permanent Fixture

Tender cabbage, savory ground beef, tomatoes, and warm seasonings simmer together in a deeply comforting soup that tastes like the kind of meal Grandma made when everyone needed warming up. The beef adds rich, satisfying flavor, while the cabbage softens into silky ribbons that soak up every bit of the seasoned broth. Tomatoes bring gentle sweetness and acidity, and the whole pot turns hearty, steamy, and wonderfully fragrant as it cooks. It is rustic, filling, and packed with the kind of simple ingredients that somehow taste even better after they have had time to mingle.

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The One Thing I Always Check Before Buying Peaches

Learn what I look for before I put peaches in my cart or basket at the grocery store or farmers market. One of the frustrations I hear from people is not knowing whether the peaches they are buying are going to be any good. Let me share with you what I look for to try and predict a good-tasting peach.

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“Nothing Could Be Less Catholic” — Trump Is Suing the Church to Remove Shrine for Border Wall

Last week, Rep. Veronica Escobar, the El Paso Democrat, introduced the Mount Cristo Rey Protection Act, a bill to stop the federal government from taking Catholic Church land for Donald Trump’s border wall.

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I found the church cookbook recipe that made me stop buying pound cake

I still have the tattered church cookbook where I first saw this recipe, hand-drawn hearts next to the good ones. This was one of them, and once I fixed the one thing it got wrong, it became the cake I make more than any other.

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Small Dog Rescue of New England is urging prospective adopters to consider Basil, a small dog currently waiting in Texas for a chance to travel north and join a permanent home in New England. In a recent post, the rescue highlighted the urgency of Basil’s situation, writing, “Look at how cute this girl is, and still no applications for her,” and emphasizing that “Basil is in TX but is ready to come up to New England.”

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The 1994 unsolved disappearance of infant Kelsi Krum and her mother in Arcadia, Florida

Kelsi Jordan Krum has been missing from Arcadia, Florida (DeSoto County), since August 11, 1994, according to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC). Her mother, Kelli Jo Krum (pictured below), also disappeared. Kelsi would now be 32 years old, and her mother would be 53.

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Dianna Carney

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Tiny 10 lb Papillon Mix Pup Searching For New Home After Being Surrendered

Great Dog Rescue New England (GDRNE), a dedicated foster-based dog rescue in Massachusetts, would like you to meet Maxine, a tiny pup who recently came into their care and is searching for the family who will give her a place in this world. According to the rescue, “Surrendered by owners from Mississippi, Maxine wants one thing in life: A home with YOU!” She is now living safe and sound with a loving foster family while she awaits what comes next.

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