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Once known as 'Dirty Myrtle,' Myrtle Beach is now the fastest-growing U.S. metro for seniors
The Item - South Carolina
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By MIKE SCHNEIDER Associated Press A South Carolina beach town once nicknamed "Dirty Myrtle" because of its rowdy nightclubs and strip joints has become a magnet for retirees in a nation that continues to age. The number of residents age 65 years...
Traveling Veterans Tribute Wall makes stop in Gladstone, Missouri
KCTV 5 - Missouri
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June 29, 2025
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - Tens of thousands of Americans paid the ultimate sacrifice in the Vietnam War, and every hero is temporarily memorialized in Gladstone, Missouri. The American Veterans Traveling Tribute Walls travel across the country,...
MoDOT planned road work in North Missouri for the week of July 7, 2025
KTTN - Missouri
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July 6, 2025
The Missouri Department of Transportation has released its weekly schedule for maintenance and construction operations in North Missouri for the week of July 7 through July 13, 2025. In addition to the listed projects, motorists may encounter...
‘Backwards Beach Days’ Could Be A Game Changer For Your Summer Vacation
HuffPost
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July 6, 2025
pixdeluxe via Getty Images Switching things up could make your beach vacation more relaxing. Going to the beach with little kids often isn’t all that relaxing for parents. But this one change to your approach can make it far more enjoyable for...
Buc-ee's is expanding: Where future travel centers are set to open
WANE - Indiana
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July 6, 2025
(NEXSTAR) — It’s been a busy few weeks for Buc-ee’s, the Texas-based convenience store and gas station chain that has developed a cult following in recent years. In early June, Buc-ee’s opened its first Mississippi location in Harrison County....
Ranking this year's Missouri State Fair concerts by their appeal
Columbia Daily Tribune - Missouri
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The Missouri State Fair is just about a month away, coming to Sedalia Aug. 7-17. And when the fair is in town, so is a prize-worthy array of rock lifers, country chart-toppers and rising Christian stars. As you're planning a fair visit, we ranked...
KRPS was vulnerable prior to Rescission Passage, Congressional Canceling of CPB Grant ensures stations operation more challenging
KRPS - Kansas
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July 20, 2025
KRPS’s statement regarding Congressional passage of H.R. 4 The Rescissions Act of 2025 Last week's decision by Congress to rescind or claw back 1.1 billion dollars of previously approved funding for public media was unprecedented. It was the first...
Missouri opens registration for annual free health and wellness...
Press News Journal - Montana
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September conference to build resilience among first responders has been expanded to 3 days with seminars on stress, traumatic events, health and wellness, and more Following the success of last year’s initial Missouri First Responders Health &...
Where were the cheapest places to fill up on premium gas in cities in Howell County in week ending July 12?
SC Missouri News
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July 20, 2025
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Commissioner Mark C. Christie | www.ferc.govFederal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Commissioner Mark C. Christie | www.ferc.gov There were three gas stations in cities across Howell County selling...
Missouri AG sues to block gun restrictions enacted after Chiefs rally shooting
News Tribune - Missouri
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June 28, 2025
KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey on Thursday filed a federal lawsuit to strike down portions of a Jackson County firearm ordinance enacted in the wake of a mass shooting at the 2024 Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl victory...
Mo. DNR warns against swimming at 4 state park beaches after E.coli testing
KFVS - Missouri
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July 4, 2025
MISSOURI (KFVS) - Swimming at four state park beaches in Missouri is not recommended over the Fourth of July weekend, including one in Jackson. According to the Missouri Department of Natural Resources, the public beach at Trail of Tears State...
Where were the cheapest places to fill up on regular gas in cities in Taney County in week ending July 12?
Branson Times - Missouri
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July 20, 2025
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Chairman Willie L. Phillips | www.ferc.govFederal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Chairman Willie L. Phillips | www.ferc.gov There were two gas stations in cities across Taney County selling regular...
Missouri State Highway Patrol asks motorists to plan a safe July Fourth holiday
Kirksville Daily Express - Missouri
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Missouri State Highway Patrol Col. Michael A. Turner, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, reminds Missouri’s travelers to make smart choices for a safe Independence Day holiday. Whether planning to visit one of Missouri’s...
Lynden celebrates 25th year of Curt Maberry Memorial hoops tourney
Cascadia Daily News - Washington State
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July 20, 2025
LYNDEN — If you stand on your tiptoes at the Northwest Raspberry Festival and look down Front Street, basketball hoops seem to be infinite. This year, 240 teams — from kindergartners to adults — competed in the annual tournament across 16 courts...
11 Northwest Missouri Roads Slated for Repair
Sheridan Express - Missouri
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July 4, 2025
A project focused on resurfacing low volume rural routes in several counties across Northwest Missouri is scheduled to begin July 14. Herzog Contracting Corp., working with the Missouri Department of Transportation, originally planned to begin...
3 beaches where Black Americans found and fought for freedom in a racist world
NJ.com - New Jersey
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July 4, 2025
Want more good news in your inbox? Sign up for the Black Joy newsletter to bring more joy into your life. New issues every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Many Americans are flocking to the country’s beaches this weekend to celebrate the Fourth of...
More than 100 US beaches shut down for July 4 weekend over gross issue – swimmers should think twice before taking a dip
The U.S. Sun
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July 4, 2025
SWIMMERS should double check before heading to the beach this July 4 weekend as a disgusting problem has washed up on more than 100 shores. The closures and advisories are affecting coastlines and lakes in at least 12 US states. 2 At least 12...
Missouri in Trouble as Chiefs Officially Respond to Kansas State’s Bold Move to Lure Patrick Mahomes
Essentially Sports
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June 27, 2025
Remember that frozen January night in 2022? The Bills were leading by three, with 13 seconds left, Arrowhead vibrating like a tuning fork struck by Thor. Patrick Mahomes dropped back, ice in his veins, and orchestrated a drive for the ages. That...
4 Popular Missouri Lakes Now Unsafe for Swimming
KICK AM 1530 - Illinois
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July 4, 2025
This is one of the most popular weekends of the year for getting outside and enjoying Missouri lakes. That's why it's vital that everyone with a Missouri lake destination plan to know that several popular water areas have been deemed unsafe for...
Where were the cheapest places to fill up on regular gas in cities in Hickory County in week ending July 12?
WC Missouri News
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July 21, 2025
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Commissioner Mark C. Christie | www.ferc.govFederal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Commissioner Mark C. Christie | www.ferc.gov There was a single gas station in cities across Hickory County selling...