Where did the word ‘nor’easter’ come from?
The contracted form of “nor’easter” has inspired feelings as strong as the storm’s gusts. Its various detractors have called it “a fake, pseudo-Yankee neologism,” a “festering sore in today’s marine and weather journalism” and “faker to me
‘I was really scared’: South Carolina boy missing for hours after dropped off at wrong bus stop
The school district said the bus driver was placed on leave and the district was investigating.
Burger King just changed the Whopper for the first time in 10 years
Burger King, home of the Whopper, is making the first changes to its best-selling menu item in nearly 10 years after consumers complained
Northeast blizzard brings over three feet of snow in Rhode Island: Which counties saw the most
More than three feet of snow was reported in Rhode Island. Reports from Massachusetts, Michigan, New York, Connecticut and New Jersey showed more than 30 inches of snow had fallen in some towns.
Georgia Trust releases 2026 ‘10 Places in Peril’ list
Annual list highlights endangered historic sites, including locations in Coastal Georgia, as preservation leaders push for tax credit support.
Earthquake reported in Georgia
The United States Geological Survey reported an earthquake on Wednesday in the Peach State.
Wu-Tang Clan collaborator Oliver ‘Power’ Grant dead at 52
Oliver “Power” Grant, a music producer who closely collaborated with the Wu-Tang Clan, has died at the age of 52.
Georgia Power plans $22 billion expansion as data centers surge
The new loan comes amid scrutiny on rising utility bills, with electricity prices increasing faster than inflation in many states.
Couple delivers their firstborn inside car along South Carolina highway
What started as a trip to the hospital turned into a parking lot delivery for two first-time parents.
Impact Day: Much needed rain is on the way for SE Georgia and the Lowcountry
A look at the timing of rain and the warm weather on the way next week