Some weather records get broken every few years. Others in North Carolina have stood for generations, and a few come from storms people still remember. These are the weather extremes North Carolinians haven’t seen topped yet. 1. Fayetteville’s 110 Degrees North Carolina’s highest temperature on record, 110°F, was reached at Fayetteville on August 21, 1983….
Phones, cars and fashion look nothing like they did decades ago. A few things in Alabama have stayed put through all of it, though, and locals may pass them every day without a second thought. Here’s what’s held steady in Alabama through all those years. 1. Talladega’s Two Race Weekends Talladega Superspeedway has hosted two…
Many newbie snowbirds pick Arizona for the sunshine. The state’s winter still has a cold side, though. Here’s how to plan for its snow and freezes before you pack. 1. Sunrise Mountain’s Record Snow Season Arizona’s record for snow in a single winter is 400.9 inches, and it fell on Sunrise Mountain in 1972-1973. That’s…
Some everyday moments can start to take more effort as the years go by. Researchers who study aging have looked into why. Here’s what that research says, and what it may mean for older Floridians. Note: This is general information, not medical advice. Guidelines are subject to change, so talk to a doctor about your…
Tell someone you’re from Kentucky, and the questions can start fast. Gold might come up. So might a famous feud. Here’s what Kentuckians are tired of explaining to everyone who asks. 1. Commonwealth Status Kentucky is one of four U.S. states called commonwealths, along with Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, and Virginia. It’s the only one of the…
Not everything you learned as a kid came from a textbook. People who grew up in Georgia may find that some of what they took for granted looked different in other states. Here’s a look back at how a Georgia childhood differs from Americans growing up elsewhere. Note: This is general information, not legal or…
Some words feel completely normal until you say them to someone from another state. Pennsylvanians can get a blank stare, and which words earn it often depends on where in the state you grew up. These are the local Pennsylvania sayings that leave outsiders puzzled. 1. Jawn A “jawn” can be a person, place, thing…
Fall is a busy time for Florida’s farms and fisheries. Stone crab season reopens this month, and strawberry plants are going in the ground. Here’s what Floridians can buy at Publix that’s actually grown or caught in the state. 1. Stone Crab Claws Publix lists stone crab claws under Florida on its USA-Sourced Seafood page….
Spelling can be a poor guide on a Maine road trip. Some town names are said very differently from how they look, and Mainers can often tell when a visitor is guessing. Here’s how to say the names that trip up visitors. 1. Calais Calais is cal-us in Maine, according to a 2024 Bangor Daily…
Two people can take the same Washington State Ferries trip and pay very different amounts. The difference often comes down to a few choices made before boarding. Some of them can save you time as well. Here are the habits that can save Washingtonians time and money on the ferry. 1. Dodging the 3% Card…
