Move up a West Virginia hollow, and the road isn’t the only thing that takes getting used to. Neighbors have ways of doing things built up over generations, and newcomers can step wrong without meaning to. Here’s what to understand about hollow life before you settle in. Note: This is general information, not legal advice….
You love the couple. You’d still like to keep your savings. Doing both gets hard when you add up the gift, the travel and the group events. Here are the wedding habits Georgians say have gone too far. Note: This is general information, not financial or legal advice. Marriage license rules and costs are subject…
Bulldogs and Gators fans usually know the drill for Georgia-Florida weekend, but this year the drill changes. A new city means new rules, and a few of them can trip up even longtime fans. Here’s what Georgia and Florida fans should sort out before kickoff. 1. EverBank Stadium Renovations Jacksonville’s EverBank Stadium is undergoing renovations,…
Your first Minnesota winter teaches you things a moving checklist doesn’t cover. Longtime Minnesotans know them by heart, and transplants often learn them the hard way. Here’s what to get straight before the first big storm hits. Note: This is general information, not legal advice. City codes, state statutes, and agency guidelines are subject to…
Ask Coloradans which side of the mountains they’re from, and you’ll often get a proud answer. These are the signs that reveal which side of the rockies a Coloradan is from. 1. Peaches or Melons You’ll find peaches on the Western Slope. Colorado State University Extension lists Mesa, Delta, Montrose and Montezuma counties as the…
You cross into Oregon with your usual routines in tow. But some of them aren’t allowed in the Beaver State, even though in many other states they’re perfectly legal. Here’s where Oregon draws a line that other states don’t. Note: This is general information, not legal advice. Oregon laws and agency rules are subject to…
A sunny day in the desert can make everything look calm, even when it isn’t. Agencies in southern Nevada put out warnings for visitors, and some of the dangers they name may not be the ones you’d expect. Here’s what to watch for before you head out. Note: This is general information, not medical advice….
Moving to a new state means learning a lot of little rules nobody warned you about. Oklahomans may not realize how odd some of their everyday routines look to a newcomer. Here’s what to expect if you’re new to the Sooner State. Note: This is general information, not legal or tax advice. Laws and rates…
To many Michiganders, a tailgate feels normal. Then you bring someone from out of state. These are the things Michiganders do at a tailgate that confuse many people from out of state. 1. Tailgating on a Golf Course A University of Michigan (U-M) history exhibit includes a photo of fans tailgating on the U-M Golf…
Home habits are easy to miss until someone from out of state points them out. Rhode Islanders who’ve moved away may get a funny look or two for things they thought everybody did. Find out which small giveaways show where you grew up. 1. Taking Victory Day Off You take the second Monday of August…
