Orlando, Fla. — North Carolina and South Carolina drew the largest domestic inflows in the United States this past year, according to U.S. Census Bureau figures released this week. North Carolina gained 84,000 residents relocating from other states while South Carolina recorded the highest percentage growth at 1.5 percent. Texas...
Charlotte, N.C. Meteorologists issued winter storm watches across the Southeast this week as an upper-level low and a surface low off Southeast coast are expected to produce snow and extreme cold from late Friday through Sunday. Forecasts called for accumulations mostly 4–8 inches in parts of central and piedmont North...
United States. Utility companies and local officials warned residents this week that prolonged below-freezing temperatures have increased the risk of frozen and burst water pipes, causing costly water damage. Municipal water agencies, plumbers and fire departments advised preventive actions — insulating exposed pipes, opening cabinets, leaving a thin trickle of...
Multiple U.S. cities reported water system problems, warnings and agreements this week. Cheboygan instructed residents on Jan. 26 to run a small steady stream to prevent frozen service lines; Payette issued a health advisory after tests found elevated manganese; Marlin reduced production and issued boil advisories following plant equipment failures...
Little Rock, Arkansas — Lottery officials confirmed multiple major drawings this week, with winners claiming prizes across several states. Arkansas announced the anonymous claimant of the Dec. 24 $1.8 billion Powerball jackpot took a one-time cash payout of $834.9 million before tax; the ticket was sold in Cabot. Powerball reported...
United States. Yelp released its 2026 'Top 100 Places to Eat' list Tuesday, ranking restaurants nationwide using user review volume and ratings. The list placed Ci Siamo (New York) at No. 1; GW Fins (New Orleans) No. 8; Slackwater (Utah) No. 9; Leven Deli (Denver) No. 13; Alma Fonda Fina...
United States: The James Beard Foundation on Wednesday named semifinalists across multiple regions, including Houston, Colorado, Tampa, New Orleans, Michigan, Philadelphia, Seattle and Denver-area listings. Local restaurants, chefs, bars and beverage professionals earned spots in categories such as Outstanding Chef, Best New Restaurant, Outstanding Restaurateur and regional Best Chef divisions....
Detroit — The National Weather Service and meteorologists warned residents Tuesday of snow and arctic temperatures sweeping Midwest and Northeast. A Winter Weather Advisory remained in effect through 10 a.m. for Southeast Michigan with wind chills near −15°F and 1–3 inches of snow expected late Tuesday into Wednesday, while central...
United States — Hospitals reported first newborns on New Year’s Day across multiple states. In Houston, Memorial Hermann announced four births including a midnight girl weighing 10 pounds, five ounces. St. George Regional in Utah recorded a 12:09 a.m. delivery. Lankenau in Pennsylvania announced a 12:22 a.m. birth. Poplar Bluff...
United States: Meteorologists reported warm, windy conditions and scattered showers across multiple regions this New Year's period. On Friday and into the weekend, forecast offices warned of gusty southwest winds, above-average highs, isolated showers or thunderstorms from the Plains to the Southeast. Winter advisories remained in effect for mountain areas...
