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5 Road Trips from Hilton Head Island for One Last Summer Adventure

By Ashlan Saeger,

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From a casino cruise and football weekend to comedy, golf and live music, these five road trips from Hilton Head Island offer a memorable way to close out summer with friends.

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Before you head to the store to purchase some cucumbers, here are 5 things that you should know. 1. What Types of Cucumbers Can You Find at the Store?. There are 3 main types of cucumbers that you can find in grocery stores these days. The classic cucumber is long, green, mostly straight, but slightly curved. It is what most of us think of first when we think of cucumbers. They have small seeds on the inside that aren't fully developed. If the cucumber had been allowed to continue to grow on the vine, the seeds would be further developed and ready to be the next cucumber.

Edmond Thorne

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Leprosy's Rising Spread in Florida: Armadillos & Soil Exposure Raise Concerns

Central Florida’s rising infections point to local transmission, armadillos, and soil exposure, pushing residents to rethink how they work and play outdoors. *This article was created, researched, and developed entirely without any use of AI.

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Eat Like No One Else

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5 Mistakes People Make When Buying Ground Beef

Learn about some of the mistakes people make when buying ground beef so that you don't repeat them yourself. 1. Buying Ground Beef Without Looking at the Fat Ratio. It is super important when you are buying any type of ground beef that you look at the fat ratio. Sure, you really could interchange any type of ground beef; however, the final results of your dish can vary a lot. If you make burgers using really lean ground beef, it is going to be hard for you to cook the burgers and have them still be juicy.

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The Powell House Press

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Mitch McConnell's Daughter Claire: the Apple that didn't Fall Far From The Twisted Tree

McConnell, the turtled octogenarian, if actually alive and has a future it might be the right time to look at his past. Not just the horrifying damage he did to the United States and the Supreme Court, but closer to home.

Butter and Baggage

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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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Eat Like No One Else

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The One Thing I Always Check Before Buying Cherries

Learn what you always want to look for when it comes to buying cherries from the store or farmers market. Whenever I am shopping for cherries the number one thing I look for is color. This will determine whether the cherries will be sweet and flavorful or sour and bland. I want to start by talking about the bags of dark cherries that are the most commonly found cherries in grocery stores nationwide. Cherries that are sold in the stores as "dark cherries" or "red cherries", should be dark in color. They should be closer to black in color than red. Often you won't find all the cherries in the bag to be exactly the same color, but the majority of them should be dark.

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Dianna Carney

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Easy-Going 6-lb Little Dog Saved From Shelter Awaits His Happily Ever After

Argos, a 10-year-old, 6-pound senior dog rescued from a Texas shelter, is now “fully vetted and ready to find his retirement home,” according to Small Dog Rescue of New England. In its introduction of Argos, the organization emphasizes both his age and temperament, calling him “a senior guy saved from the shelter in TX” and adding that “if you are looking for an easy going guy, look no further.” The nonprofit says Argos is currently in a foster home in Texas and “doing well,” and the organization is asking the public to share his adoption post to help him find a permanent home in the Northeast.

Texas · 2d

David Heitz

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How smoking marijuana keeps your house clean

The author used artificial intelligence in the crafting of this report. You may have heard about people using stimulants to motivate them to clean the house. But many people find that smoking marijuana also can lead to spotless floors, shiny mirrors and clean end tables.

Margaret Minnicks

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Fruits and vegetables that may be linked to the growing parasite outbreak in Virginia

This is an update on Cyclosporiasis, a foodborne parasitic illness that is across 18 states, including Virginia, according to Patch. In Virginia, between one and 10 cases of Cyclosporiasis have been reported, according to Patch’s earlier report on the multistate investigation.

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Margaret Minnicks

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The cannabis law that was passed read like Virginia mistakenly legalized selling marijuana

There was confusion over the cannabis law that was passed in late June. Some Virginia attorneys expressed concerns over the language that read like Virginia mistakenly legalized selling marijuana.

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Dianna Carney

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Surrendered at 6 Weeks Old: Now These Sweet Puppies Are Ready to Be Someone’s Whole World

Animal Rescue of New England, a foster-based rescue in Rhode Island with foster homes across New England, is introducing two puppy brothers, Picasso and Da Vinci, who are now looking for loving homes, the rescue shared in a recent announcement. The adoptable pair, both male puppies, were born May 5, 2026, and the organization says they’re ready to start fresh with families prepared to commit to training, structure, and lifelong care.

Rhode Island · 8d

Kateable

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The Habit That Keeps My Shower Cleaner Longer

Cleaning the shower used to be one of those chores I'd put off for as long as possible. Soap scum would slowly build up, water spots would appear on the glass, and before I knew it, I was spending way more time scrubbing than I wanted to.

ChefManiac

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I Made This Amish Country Casserole Once—Now Busy Nights Feel More Manageable

Tender egg noodles, savory ground beef, sweet onions, and a rich tomato cream sauce bake together under a bubbling layer of cheese in the kind of casserole that knows exactly how to feed a hungry family. The noodles soak up every bit of the seasoned sauce, the beef adds hearty comfort, and the golden top brings those crisp-edged, melty bites everyone reaches for first. It tastes like something pulled from an old church cookbook—simple ingredients, generous portions, and no need for anything fancy. Warm, saucy, cheesy, and deeply satisfying, this is the sort of dinner that makes the whole kitchen feel calmer once the pan comes out of the oven.

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Dianna Carney

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She’ll Love You Like a Soulmate, Yet She’s Been Passed Over Again & Again for 90+ Days

Forever Paws Animal Shelter in Fall River, Massachusetts, has been trying to find a home for Tillie, a five-year-old French bulldog mix who has been waiting “for over three months with NO interest," which means this dog has been hoping for a forever home for over 90 days.

Fall River, MA · 3d

Dianna Carney

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“No One Ever Came Forward”: Sweet Dog is Looking for Her Forever Family

Forever Paws Animal Shelter in Fall River is searching for a home for Calamity Jane, a sweet dog who has now been waiting “for nearly two months” with “minimal interest” despite being, as the shelter puts it, “the biggest, sweetest smush that just wants to roll around with a toy and soak up all of the attention she can get her paws on.”

Fall River, MA · 5d

Kateable

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The Spray I Use Before I Vacuum

Vacuuming is one of those chores that instantly makes my house feel cleaner—but for the longest time, I felt like something was missing. As soon as I finished vacuuming, everything looked great, but there wasn't that fresh, clean scent I wanted.

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Jim O’Rear

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Contractor Took $40,000 for Home Repairs... Then Allegedly Built a Baseball Card Collection Instead!

You know, when you hire a contractor, you have certain expectations. Maybe they’ll show up a little late. Maybe they’ll disappear for three days because they’re "waiting on materials." Maybe they'll spend half the day leaning against a truck discussing the weather with another guy who's also apparently on an extended coffee break.

Palm Coast, FL · 27d

Dianna Carney

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She Lost Everything: Now Little Pearl Just Needs Someone to Choose Her

Pearl is getting a fresh start, and Animal Rescue of New England, a foster-based rescue in Rhode Island with foster homes throughout New England, says this pearl-white pup will arrive in New England on August 1st and is now accepting adoption applications. According to Animal Rescue of New England, Pearl is about 7 years old, weighs 26 pounds, and is believed to be a Basset Doodle mix, a gentle, loyal companion-in-the-making who’s ready to trade a painful past for a home that feels safe.

Rhode Island · 10d

WyoFile

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Yellowstone’s oldest wolf pack, Mollie’s Pack, leaves the park, raising fears for its future

Leslie Patten hiked into a remote reach of northwest Wyoming’s Sunlight Basin in December to post a trail camera where she’d earlier seen wolf tracks. At the time, a winter closure was fast approaching, and the Park County resident wouldn’t be able to retrieve the camera and review the footage for months. When she hiked back to fetch her equipment on May 1, the citizen scientist and author was greeted by one of nature’s most primal noises: the howls of wolves.

Wyoming · 15d

Dianna Carney

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An Elderly Owner Had to Say Goodbye: Can You Be Junior Mint’s New Beginning?

Junior Mint is looking for a new home after being surrendered to Scituate Animal Shelter of Massachusetts when “his elderly owner could no longer care for him,” the shelter said. The playful dog is 8 years old and is described as “a playful fellow,” and the shelter noted that while he is “a little overweight,” he still enjoys staying active and engaged with people and play.

Scituate, MA · 3d

Dianna Carney

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Meet Cinnamon Donut: The 1-Year-Old Shih Tzu Mix Looking For Love After Rescue From Hoarding

A loving little pup named Cinnamon is searching for the family that will help him put his difficult past behind him and give him a bright future. Great Dog Rescue New England (GDRNE), a dedicated foster-based dog rescue in Massachusetts, has introduced Cinnamon Donut, who recently came into their care. According to the rescue, “Last Friday, the police in West Springfield called to say that they had 12 dogs in an abandoned home with nobody to take care of them, and they were fearful that without rescue, they might starve to death in the house. Of course, Great Dog Rescue jumped into action and took every single dog to safety.”

West Springfield, MA · 20d

Dianna Carney

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Meet Gizmo: The 9.5 lb Little Survivor of Neglect Looking for Love

Small Dog Rescue of New England has introduced Gizmo, a small dog now available for adoption after being rescued from neglect and brought into care. “Here is another smiling boy, Gizmo,” the organization wrote in a recent post, asking the public to “Please share for adoption."

Rhode Island · 18d

Kateable

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I Tried This Instead of Bleach - Never Going Back

For years, bleach was one of those products I automatically reached for whenever something needed a deep clean. Over time, though, I found myself using it less and less. Instead, I started making a simple oxygen-based cleaning powder with a few pantry ingredients, and it quickly became one of my favorite homemade cleaners.

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Letters from Leo

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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.

Dianna Carney

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Cute, Social, & Great With Other Dogs: Yet 12-lb Little Dash is Still Looking for Love

Dash is still waiting for a home, and Small Dog Rescue of New England is asking the public to help spread the word about the young pup before the next available transport window. In a recent post, the nonprofit shared that “Dash is still waiting to be adopted,” highlighting both Dash’s readiness to join a family and the urgency of finding an adopter soon.

Rhode Island · 3d

Dianna Carney

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Pickles the Tiny Chihuahua with a Huge Heart is Searching for Her Forever Person

Pickles, a 7-year-old long-haired chihuahua weighing 10 pounds, is looking for a home through Small Dog Rescue of New England, a volunteer-run nonprofit that focuses on moving small dogs from high-risk shelters into adoptive homes in the Northeast. The group describes its mission as helping “small dogs find loving forever homes,” noting that volunteers “rescue, vet, and transport small dogs from southern kill shelters to find their loving forever homes in the Northeast.”

Rhode Island · 3d

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