In 2024, Hurricane Helene hit North Carolina hard, especially in the western mountains. The storm brought record rainfall, with 24 inches at Mount Mitchell and nearly 31 inches in Busick. This caused massive flooding, over $60 billion in damages, and more than 100 deaths. Phone and internet services were knocked out, making it hard for people to communicate or get he...
Delaware is bracing for its first frost of the year. The National Weather Service has issued a frost advisory for most of the state, excluding the beaches in Sussex. This advisory is in effect from 2 a. m. to 9 a. m. on October 25. Frost forms when temperatures drop to 32 degrees or lower. This can be harmful to sensitive outdoor plants. If left uncovered, these pla...
JetBlue is making big moves to save money. The airline is cutting some routes and parking planes. This is all part of a larger plan to deal with financial struggles. The CEO, Joanna Geraghty, shared the news with employees. She talked about the need to control spending and save cash. The airline hopes travel demand will pick up again. But even if it does, getting bac...
A recent measles case has sparked concern among health officials in Washington, D. C. The infected person, who had traveled from Minnesota, took a train journey that could have exposed many others to the highly contagious virus. This individual was on the Amtrak Northeast Regional 175 train on March 19th. The train journey started in Boston and made several stops alo...
The men's NCAA Tournament kicked off with a few surprises, but not enough to shake up the top contenders. McNeese State pulled off an upset against Clemson, and Colorado State beat Memphis, but no team seeded 13-16 won after the First Four. This means that many brackets are still intact, and the focus is on predicting the national champion. The top teams, like Houst...
In the world of Massachusetts high school sports, March is a month of champions and thrilling upsets. Let's dive into some of the highlights from a recent Saturday. The gymnastics scene saw Masconomet clinching their fifth state title since 2019, bouncing back from a second-place finish the previous year. This victory underscores their consistent dominance ...
The Carolinas faced a challenging Sunday as wildfires raged across the region. Dry, windy conditions made it tough for firefighters to control the blazes. The Carolina Forest Fire, near Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, grew rapidly, doubling in size overnight to 1, 200 acres. Officials had to issue a statewide burn ban as many wildfires broke out across the state. T...
Are you ready for some high-speed hockey action right in your living room? Palmetto Sports & Entertainment is teaming up with the National Hockey League to bring you the Carolina Hurricanes games live! This Thanksgiving week, get ready to cheer on the Hurricanes from your couch. The first game kicks off at 7 PM on Monday, with a pre-game show starting at 6:30 PM. Vie...
Nicholas Pryor, famously known for his roles in "Risky Business" and "Beverly Hills, 90210," has sadly left us at the age of 89. He died peacefully at his home in Wilmington, North Carolina, on Monday, after a battle with cancer. Born in Baltimore in 1935, Pryor began his long acting career with an appearance in "Alfred Hitchcock Presents" in 1961. One of his most m...
Mark Robinson, the Republican nominee for governor of North Carolina, has decided to stay in the race despite a report by CNN about his alleged posts on a pornography website's message board. The report included racial and sexual comments, which Robinson has denied writing. While Robinson has been a frequent presence at Trump's North Carolina campaign stops, he is no...