Where Americans are moving by generation, according to U-Haul: Boomers pick the Carolinas, Gen Z picks Texas and California Gen Z is still moving to California even as boomers head south, new U-Haul data shows Fortune · Oct 3
Trump team hands out $129 million in taxpayer money to end another wind farm project The chief executive of Duke Energy Carolinas said that the money could be reinvested into ‘advancing nuclear and natural gas generation’ The Independent UK · Jul 1
America's best bike riding might not be in Colorado or California — it's in the Carolinas The Blue Ridge Mountains offer everything cyclists travel to Europe for: long climbs, empty roads, breathtaking scenery, and a culture built around the bicycle Cycling Weekly · Jun 17
2.3 million metric tons of lithium hidden beneath the Appalachian Mountains could power the US for centuries: Study The United States Geological Survey (USGS) identified undiscovered, economically recoverable lithium in the Appalachian Mountains, with 2.3 million metric tons of lithium oxide. This discovery holds a value of approximately 90 billion dollars and marks a vital shift for energy security in the US. These reserves are mostly in the… The Times of India · May 6
Utility giant Duke Energy plans to spend industry record $103 billion on growth as data centers and affordability take center stage Amazon, Microsoft, Google, and Meta are all expanding in the Duke service footprint. Fortune · Apr 25
Charlotte Commuters Feel the Burn: Local Gas Prices Surge Over $3 as Iran Conflict Escalates A single number on a gas pump can suddenly feel like a punch to the wallet. In Charlotte, that number just crossed a psychological line many drivers dread: three dollars per gallon. The spike did not appear out of nowhere, and it did not start in the Carolinas. Rising tensions… Clever Dude · Mar 10
New HOA Rules in the Carolinas Are Banning These Common Garden Features Across the Carolinas, many HOAs have been updating their landscaping and exterior‑appearance guidelines, and homeowners are discovering that some very common garden features are now restricted or require approval. These changes aren’t random — they’re usually tied to curb‑appeal standards, maintenance expectations, or uniformity goals. But that doesn’t make them… Frugal Gardening · Feb 6
Gardeners in the Carolinas Warned: Soil Mix Is Testing Positive for Lead If you love the feel of dirt under your fingernails and envision a backyard brimming with juicy tomatoes and fragrant herbs, this might feel like a punch to the gut — but it’s something every gardener in the Carolinas needs to know. Recent soil testing and scientific studies have shown… Frugal Gardening · Feb 1
It's one storm after another for much of the US, but the next one's path is uncertain Winter's brutal grip on the U.S. East will continue in the coming days, with subfreezing temperatures reaching into Florida and a potential blizzard threatening the Atlantic coast The Independent UK · Jan 28
Wed Society Approaches 20 Years with Strategic Market Expansion Across the Carolinas Wed Society, a leading wedding planning and vendor curation franchise, is celebrating its 20-year milestone with a new phase of strategic growth led by Amy Marshall, owner of Wed Society Raleigh. International Business Times · Jan 28
What Gardeners in the Carolinas Must Do Before February to Save Their Spring Gardens Winter winds may still nip at your nose, but in the Carolinas, February is the secret launchpad for a spectacular spring garden. The magic of gardening doesn’t wait for March sunshine, and neither should you. Frugal Gardening · Jan 25
Millions of Americans brace for catastrophic ice storm. What you need to know An estimated 100 million people were under some type of winter weather watch The Independent UK · Jan 22
‘Prolific snowmaker’ storm threatens 180 million Americans from Texas through New England as store shelves go empty Experts say the ‘largest winter storm of the season’ could blanket a stretch from Albuquerque to Dallas to New York and Boston with as much as a foot or more predicted The Independent UK · Jan 21
South braces for ‘potentially catastrophic’ winter storm this weekend Forecasters issued warnings on Tuesday that the accumulation of ice could heavily burden trees and power lines The Independent UK · Jan 20
Frugal Gardening · Jan 15 Why Gardeners in the Carolinas Are Skipping Mulch This Winter—And What Experts Say to Do Instead Winter gardening in the Carolinas is suddenly breaking the rules, and it’s making backyard conversations a lot more interesting. Longtime gardeners who once swore by thick layers of winter mulch are quietly pushing the wheelbarrow aside and trying something different. This isn’t a lazy shortcut or a cost-cutting trick—it’s a…
Sports Illustrated · Jan 9 Arnold Palmer Is the Mountain King With This Stunning Course in the Carolinas Balsam Mountain Preserve has dazzled golfers for a quarter-century with mountain views and holes designed in Palmer's go-for-broke style.
MarketBeat · Nov 3, 2025 The Best Local Butchers for Thanksgiving [2025 Survey] Discover the best independent butchers for Thanksgiving 2025, based on a national survey of over 3,000 Americans. See which local meat shops top the list in Kentucky, the Carolinas, the Midwest, and beyond.
The Guardian - US · Oct 13, 2025 Nor’easter brings flooding to US east coast as storm sweeps away homes in Alaska Areas from the Carolinas to New England see flooding and high winds, while flooding in Alaska carries away homes
Axios · Oct 13, 2025 Powerful storm threatens U.S. East Coast with flooding rains There's been water rescues in the Carolinas and states of emergency declared in New Jersey and New York City.
The Independent UK · Oct 11, 2025 Nor’easter set to batter East Coast with rain, winds, floods and travel chaos over holiday weekend The storm system is set to strengthen as it heads towards a swath from New England and New York City down to Carolinas
Axios · Sep 29, 2025 Tropical Storm Imelda to threaten Carolinas with heavy rains While the U.S. is expected to escape the worst of the storm, forecaster warns "there will still be some impact for the East Coast."
The Independent UK · Sep 27, 2025 Two tropical storm systems near each other could wind up shielding the Carolinas from damage A rare interaction between two tropical storms could happen soon in the Caribbean
The Independent UK · Sep 25, 2025 On North Carolina’s rivers and streams, the cleanup of Helene’s fury seems never-ending It’s been only a year since Hurricane Helene hammered the southeast U.S. from Florida to the Carolinas
The Independent UK · Aug 22, 2025 Strong winds and waves batter Nantucket, Martha’s Vineyard as Hurricane Erin moves out to the sea Strong winds and waves from Hurricane Erin have battered Nantucket and Martha’s Vineyard as dangerous rip currents continue to threaten from the Carolinas to New England
The Independent UK · Aug 20, 2025 Hurricane Erin gusts shut down East Coast beaches and swimmers from Carolinas to NYC to Cape Cod Hurricane Erin has shut down some East Coast beaches in New York, New Jersey and Delaware.