An unlikely quintet of sharks and a lone alligator were spotted together in the waters off South Carolina, spooking would-be swimmers at a popular vacation destination. The unusual sight was on display near a dock in Hilton Head as the massive sharks swam about without a care in the world while a lounging gator stayed … Read more
Get your out-of-office email ready. TripAdvisor just released its 2025 Travellers’ Choice Awards, a list of the best hotels in the world that analyzes places with a high volume of above-and-beyond reviews and opinions from their online community. Fewer than 1% of the platform’s 8 million entries earn the status. Topping the list is the … Read more
The hottest place to live isn’t in a massive metro — rather, it’s a small town down South. Summerville, South Carolina, is an up-and-coming hub for workers, according to Move Buddha, which named the hidden gem the “top job-magnet suburb” in the country. The experts at the moving and storage company analyzed search data from the … Read more
The legend of the “Blue Lady” — a specter who haunts a lighthouse in South Carolina’s Hilton Head — has inspired local breweries to name a beer after the ghost, who has supposedly been spotted in her infamous blue dress. According to the lore, lighthouse keeper Adam Fripp was working tirelessly to keep the lanterns lit amid … Read more
Already dreaming of next year’s vacation? This list will help you to book your 2025 getaway whether it be a weekend rendezvous or a summer getaway. Lonely Planet recently released its list of the top 30 must-see travel destinations for 2025. “Best in Travel 2025 is the latest edition of Lonely Planet’s annual love letter … Read more
An anonymous couple from South Carolina is thanking their lucky stars after one of them realized their “losing” lottery ticket was actually a big winner. The couple, described by the South Carolina Education Lottery in a July 25 news release as being from the “upstate” region of South Carolina, recently purchased a $5 Double Sided Dollars Extra Play … Read more
A Publix in South Carolina recently received an unexpected “shopper” in the form of an alligator that was found under a group of carts outside the supermarket. The gator was spotted near the entrance of the grocery store before officials with the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) were called to the scene. Video … Read more
It’s a “Smalls” price to pay. Actor Thomas Guiry, who played Scotty Smalls in the 1993 cult classic movie “The Sandlot,” was ordered to pay a nearly $800 fine Monday morning after admitting to hurling a dumbbell into the windshield of a neighbor’s Jeep — and later returning to the home with a knife. Guiry, … Read more
Ouch. Carrie Underwood took a nasty fall onstage in the pouring rain at the Carolina Country Music Fest in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, on Sunday night. The country superstar, 41, finished performing her classic “Before He Cheats” when she walked toward the back of the stage in the midst of a rainstorm, as seen in … Read more
A South Carolina man’s unique lottery strategy recently paid off big time, landing him the $300,000 top prize from a scratch-off ticket. The man, identified only as a resident of Bluffton, South Carolina, told the South Carolina Educational Lottery’s website that he does not have a regular lottery game that he plays – instead, he selects … Read more
Florida, schmorida. After enjoying a pandemic-era boom where many a weary northerner packed up and moved to the Sunshine State, the bloom is off the citrus tree, new research suggests. In 2024, apparently, it’s all about the Carolinas — their coast, their mountains, their more temperate climate and — most importantly — their affordable cost … Read more
Thanks to Ozempic, it’s OK to say “weight loss” again. For years, wellness resorts had shied away from the overt promotion of pound-shedding programming when body positivity was trending. Now, they are capitalizing on the renewed public interest in getting thin. For the last 48 years, the wellness resort Hilton Head Health in South Carolina … Read more
Vivid Seats is the New York Post’s official ticketing partner. We may receive revenue from this partnership for sharing this content and/or when you make a purchase. Good vibes are headed to South Carolina. On April 20-21, the High Water Music Festival dives into North Charleston’s Riverfront Park for two days of folk, rock and … Read more
Beaches are a place of relaxation, fun and, in some cases, strange laws. In a general sense, a lot of beaches follow the same basic rules. Don’t litter. Leave your furry friend home. No glass containers or bottles. Some beaches around the United States have more specific laws for visitors to keep in mind. Here are … Read more
Her neighbors had a bone to pick. A self-proclaimed “Halloween lover” was asked to take down her “morbid” decorations — and her compassionate response is going viral. South Carolina mom Salena Webb in September hung her Halloween decor, which included a cardboard graveyard, a giant spiderweb on her front porch and two life-sized skeletons with … Read more
We’ll take fun facts for 200. “Jeopardy!” contestant Dan Czekalski surprised audience members Wednesday after revealing that he had a small part as an army recruiter in the 2004 romantic drama “The Notebook.” When prompted to explain by host Mayim Bialik, Czekalski revealed that he managed to get the job through his college roommate. “So, … Read more
Cat’s got your tongue — but shouldn’t get your hair ties. Veterinarians in South Carolina were flabbergasted when they removed more than three dozen ponytail holders from a cat’s stomach. A Good Samaritan brought the feline, Juliet, and two other cats into the Charleston Animal Society after they noticed the kitties had been left behind … Read more
A K-9 bloodhound that went missing during a training exercise had a heartwarming reunion with his handler. The three-year-old runaway pup, Gunner, jerked away from his trainer and ran into the woods around 3 p.m. Wednesday afternoon at Kings Mountain State Park Living History Farm in South Carolina, according to the York County Sheriff’s Office. Dozens … Read more
The water off the coast of the United States is starting to get colder as we transition from fall to winter, and that can be deadly for hundreds or thousands of sea turtles that become “cold-stunned” and are unable to migrate back to warmer water. And while cold-stunning events vary by year, organizations will be on high alert to … Read more
A South Carolina man almost lost out on $300,000 after forgetting he purchased a scratch-off lottery ticket during a quick trip to a gas station. The man, who wished to remain anonymous but is from the Midlands area, drove around with the winning ticket for two days before remembering he had bought it, according to the South Carolina … Read more