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River Oaks, TX

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Robert Russell Shaneyfelt

This post includes content modified using AI. Garrett Beck could never have foreseen the events that transpired during his Thursday morning shift. The electrician and his colleague were heading south on Interstate 35 when lightning struck their work truck near Basswood Blvd.

Struck by Lightning on I-35: A Close Call

North Carolina State

Knightdale, NC

Town Talks

North Carolinians take their barbecue seriously, and that dedication produces tasty results. So much so, that the state is now home to six of the nation’s best barbecue joints, according to the review website Yelp.

These barbecue joints in North Carolina rank among the nation’s best. What makes them special?

Boston, MA

247Sports

Boston College football landed a commitment from Indian Land (SC) safety Omarion Davis. The six foot, 180 pound safety announced his decision on social media on Tuesday afternoon. The decision came after he took an official visit to Boston College over the weekend. He chose the Eagles over offers from Georgia Tech, Georgia State, and App State. He took an official visit to GT at the end of the May.

Safety Omarion Davis commits to Boston College

Charlotte, NC

A North Carolina woman has gone viral after finding a creepy hidden room in her cousin's new house. Noelle Pierce, a photographer in Charlotte, went to tour the property after her cousin gave her the code to enter the newly purchased home.

North Carolina woman discovers creepy hidden room in cousin's new home

Trump won the state by just 1.3 percentage points in 2020. He also carried it – by a wider but still relatively small margin – in 2016 against former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton.

North Carolina Voter Demographics Could Decide Biden vs. Trump Showdown

Kansas State

Early predictions for next year's March Madness are in. The college basketball offseason is still months away from its midpoint, but the general outlook for the 2024-25 season has already taken shape. Coaching changes are finalized, the transfer portal mayhem that defined the first month of the offseason has mostly cooled down and NBA Draft decisions are final. As such, coaching staffs and rosters are mostly set in stone ahead of what should be a thrilling campaign.

College basketball bracketology: Kansas tops Joe Lunardi's debut 2024-25 NCAA Tournament projections

Parris Island, SC

Explore Beaufort SC

Marine Corps privates Jamil Winston Jr. and JuliMarie Winston are married Marines. The husband and wife have proved that the couple that trains together can stay together. Both graduated on May 17th from boot camp at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, just in time for their first wedding anniversary coming up in June.

Married Marines graduate from Parris Island together

Knoxville, TN

Nic Moore, one of Tennessee's top remaining in-state targets, revealed in a post Wednesday afternoon on his X account that he was planning to announce his college choice in a matter of hours. Just minutes before his scheduled announcement, he decided to call off his commitment plans. The four-star Class...

Four-star Vols OL target makes last-minute change, calls off announcement

Georgia State

Buford, GA

DeanLand

There's been a whole lotta shakin' goin' on in Northwest Georgia over the past 30 days. And, yes, some of it likely has been in the barn. A total of six earthquakes have been recorded in the northernwestern portion of the state over the past 30 days, according to data from the US Geological Survey (USGS).

6 Earthquakes Shake NW Georgia in 30 Days

Tennessee State

Was among the schools Andre Stewart considered coming out of high school before signing with Kentucky in December 2021. After transferring to a new school last year and then entering the transfer portal again in December, he now will get a chance to play for the Vols and reunite with one of his former teammates.

Towson transfer, former Kentucky defensive back commits to Tennessee

Savannah, GA

The Current GA

Incumbent Georgia District 1 Sen. Ben Watson is returning to the capitol. The four-term senator from Isle of Hope handily defeated activist and first-time political candidate Beth Majeroni in a contest over whose brand of conservative politics had more appeal among Republican primary voters in District 1.

Watson defeats Majeroni in 1st District state senate race

Louisiana State

New Orleans, LA

USAYE!

Shocking Case of Severe Abuse Uncovered After Car Accident. May 19, 2024, Tabone Parish, Louisiana- In an alarming case that has shocked the nation, the victim's mother, 40-year-old Latoya Harris, and her boyfriend, 41-year-old Terrence Washington, are now behind bars in Louisiana. The couple faces heinous charges after the 15-year-old girl is believed to have been subjected to unimaginable abuse at their home in Tabone Parish, just outside of New Orleans.

Teen Endures Horrific Abuse, Fights for Life

Colorado Springs, CO

Colorado Jill

(Colorado Springs, CO) Food Truck Tuesday is back starting this week!. From June 4th through August 20th, ten local food trucks will be outside the Colorado Springs Pioneer Museum (215 S. Tejon Street) every Tuesday from 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Food Truck Tuesday returns to downtown Colorado Springs

Statesville, NC

The old Davis Hospital, a once-thriving medical center now steeped in ghost stories and urban legends, is finally being torn down. After its closure and relocation in the 1980s, the building fell into disrepair, becoming an eerie landmark in Statesville.

Eerie and hauntingly beautiful abandoned old Davis Hospital in Statesville, North Carolina

Lexington, NC

A North Carolina burger joint loads its patties with cheese, and fans can’t get enough of them. According to results published by Yelp, a Lexington-area restaurant now ranks as the state’s best place to get a cheeseburger.

Best cheeseburgers in North Carolina? The ones served at this restaurant rank No. 1

Chapel Hill, NC

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. — The Davis family is adding another member to the North Carolina basketball program. Elijah Davis, son of UNC head coach Hubert Davis, is set to transfer in and join the team starting in the 2024-25 season, the younger Davis confirmed to Inside Carolina on Wednesday. UNC has not yet officially announced or confirmed the development.

Elijah Davis, Son of Hubert Davis, To Join UNC for 2024-25 Season

Massachusetts State

Kingston, MA

Dianna Carney

BinStar, which describes itself as "New England’s new destination for a fun & sustainable shopping experience", has revealed they're opening a fourth location in Massachusetts. The store, which specializes in selling merchandise from both large and small brands and retailers at deeply discounted prices, has quickly become a favorite among bargain hunters in the region. At BinStar, the price of items decreases throughout the work week, starting at ten dollars on Monday and dropping to just one dollar for deals after 4 pm on Friday. Then items spike to nineteen dollars on Saturday and fifteen dollars on Sunday, offering a truly dynamic shopping experience that keeps customers coming back for more.

Popular New Bargain Store Announces Opening Of 4th Location In Massachusetts

South Carolina State

Blowing Rock, NC

A small town in North Carolina is “big on charm” and ranks No. 1 in the state. Blowing Rock, nestled in the mountains, tops the list of places that offer visitors unique experiences in a smaller setting, according to results published by Southern Living.

The small town in North Carolina is big on charm and ranks No. 1 in the state. Here’s why

San Francisco, CA

The Harvard Crimson 

By Cam N. Srivastava and Saketh Sundar, Crimson Staff Writers. Pro-Palestinian protesters interrupted former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) as she delivered a keynote speech at the Harvard Club of San Francisco’s 150th anniversary event Monday evening.

Alums Disrupt Nancy Pelosi at Harvard Club of San Francisco Event in Pro-Palestine Protest

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LISTEN: The Tuesday (!) morning Q&A is a multi-sport threat

Used to be that the end of spring football was the end of the attention span for West Virginia sports fans. Times change. Teams and calendars...

LISTEN: The Tuesday (!) morning Q&A is a multi-sport threat

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