Invasive plants wreak havoc in SC
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. – In late spring, beach vitex plants bloom gorgeous purple flowers that add a bright flash of color to beaches in the Carolinas.
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Ukrainians claim to retake ground ahead of talks
LVIV, Ukraine – Ukrainian forces claimed to have retaken a Kyiv suburb and an eastern town from the Russians in what is becoming a back-and-forth stalemate on the ground, while negotiators began assembling for another round of talks Tuesday aimed at stopping the fighting.
Comedians react with horror at Will Smith’s Oscar slap
NEW YORK – Will Smith slapping Chris Rock at the Oscars provoked intense opinions online, especially from comedians who felt it was an assault on their art. “Let me tell you something, it’s a very bad practice to walk up on stage and physically assault a comedian,” Kathy Griffin wrote on Twitter.
‘Abbott Elementary’ sparks fan fervor, viral memes
School is back in session at “Abbott Elementary.” This season’s most critically acclaimed sitcom returned last week after a three-week hiatus, and viewers came out in droves on social media to celebrate its return. The fan response to the ABC workplace comedy (Tuesdays, 9 EDT/PDT) is part of its cultural resonance for creator and star Quinta Brunson.
Nasal irrigation might help
Dear Doctors: My doctor suggested I start using a nasal irrigation system to reduce buildup of pollens that trigger allergic reactions. Could this also mitigate the risk of getting sick with COVID-19 by removing some virus particles before they are activated? Or maybe keep infection less severe?
‘Boy Tears’ is only a glimpse at Kings
“Boy Tears,” by Kings (Snafu Records) Singer Kings is trying to solve the mystery of “Where do you go after a viral TikTok video?” The North Carolina native, who now The North Carolina native, who now splits her time between Nashville and Los Angeles, has been a popular figure on the social media platform, most notably for singing a complicated order at a Starbucks drive-thru, much to the surprise of her barista. Now she’s pushing her vocals to a reach beyond TikTok with her debut EP, “Boy Tears,” a tightly focused collection of electro-pop songs to help people get through heartbreak (or to help people feel like they’re going through heartbreak).
GOP weighs convention choices
In Milwaukee, one of two cities vying to host the Republican presidential convention in 2024, Democrats were pilloried by the potential visitors after predawn election results delivered Wisconsin for Joe Biden in the 2020 White House race. Rival Nashville, Tennessee, is run by a mayor whose Democratic brother was effectively redistricted out of his congressional seat by Republicans.
Black women feel sting of ‘traumatizing’ Jackson hearings
NEW YORK – “Senator,” she said, letting out an audible sigh. In that singular moment, Supreme Court nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson spoke for countless Black women who have had to gather all the patience, strength and grace within to answer insinuating questions about their credentials, qualifications and character.
Good deed for daughter turns into a disaster
Dear Abby: I have a daughter who married a lessthan-capable provider because she was pregnant. She’s sloppy, hasn’t seen a dentist in five years, barely keeps her room clean and is very overweight. She lives with us now because she decided, finally, to go back to school.
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Country music singer Jeff Carson dies at 58 of heart attack Country music singer and songwriter Jeff Carson, who scored hits with “Not On Your Love” and “The Car” before becoming a police officer, has died, his publicist said. Carson was 58.