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Chimney Rock State Park is open: An 'economic engine' for areas of Western NC
Chimney Rock State Park reopened June 27, nine months after Helene devastated the area. Local officials celebrated the ...
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It's the Fourth of July – let's fish patriotically
This week we celebrate the birthday of our great country. I really like seeing all the bunting along power lines and on ...
What is America eating this Fourth of July? It's more than hot dogs and hamburgers
From patriotic popsicles to classic potato salad and elegant trifles, here's what Americans are planning to eat on July ...
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Growing number of visitors discovering southern Illinois as travel destination
WOLF LAKE. Ill. — Standing on the edge of a 300-foot limestone bluff in southern Illinois’ Shawnee National Forest, Machaela ...
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Celebrating 4th of July - Our First Flag
The first U.S. flag, as adopted by Congress, features 13 alternating red and white stripes along with 13 stars positioned in ...
Who flies the American flag? Poll finds major partisan divide ahead of July 4
In the latest YouGov/Economist survey, more than two-thirds of GOP respondents, 68%, said they own an American flag at home, while 37% of Democrats said the same. Among respondents overall, 51% said ...
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Stop Overpaying for Internet: 10 Mistakes to Avoid When Buying Internet for Big Savings
Cable internet: Since fiber internet is much less available than cable internet, you're much more likely to be serviceable ...
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7 State Parks In North Carolina That Feel Like National Parks But Without The Crowds
Gorges State Park is like nature’s water park, minus the long lines and overpriced snacks. This place gets over 80 inches of rain a year, making it a temperate rainforest right here in North Carolina.