America’s only new nuclear plant inches closer to a long-delayed start
The United States' newly built nuclear power plant in Georgia's cost overruns leave many skeptic as to whether Nuclear is right to replace gas and coal.
High school sweethearts search for 'American Dream Home' in Tennessee
The meteoric rise in interest rates has become a key topic of concern — but even in this scenario, one couple searched for their "American Dream Home" in Tennessee.
North Carolina couple sentenced for COVID relief fraud, embezzling more than $200k from booster club
Anthony and Deana Sharper of Charlotte, North Carolina were sentenced to prison after stealing $239,000 from a high school athletic booster club.
Georgia gov spox says WH 'does not understand' how Hyundai investment was created after Biden touts new plant
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp's office said that the White House doesn't understand how economic partnerships are made after President Biden touted Hyundai's new manufacturing plant.
Biden praises new Hyundai plant in Georgia after supporting MLB moving All-Star Game over voting changes
President Biden praised Hyundai's investment in Georgia, despite supporting MLB pulling its All-Star Game out of the state because of voting law changes.
Hyundai breaks ground on $5.5B electric car plant in Georgia
New $5.5 billion Hyundai plant a political boost for incumbents Gov. Brian Kemp (R-GA) and Sen. Warnock (D-GA) facing Stacey Abrams and Herschel Walker respectively.
South Carolina family-run cheesesteak restaurant closes, cites inflation and labor shortage
A South Carolina cheesesteak restaurant owned by the same family for three generations is closing its doors amid soaring inflation and an ongoing labor shortage.
Disney's annual passholders say not enough access to parks, file suit over reservation system
Two annual passholders have filed a lawsuit against Walt Disney World for requiring park reservations and limiting "park hopping" until after 2 p.m. Disney responded with a statement.
NYU's 'Dr. Doom' says New Yorkers who moved to Florida, Texas, says states won't 'survive' climate change
NYU's "Dr. Doom" said New Yorkers who "stupidly" moved to states like Texas or Florida because of the impact climate change will have on the U.S.
Janet Yellen to tout Biden admin's tech investments at VA business incubator
U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen is set to visit a Virginia business incubator to speak about America's investments in semiconductors and other technologies.
Korean auto giant Hyundai investigating child labor in its USsupply chain
A Hyundai Motor Co. executive said Wednesday the Korean automaker plans to "sever ties" with two Alabama suppliers investigated for using child laborers.
BMW accelerating South Carolina electric vehicle production with $1.7B investment
BMW, the largest exporter of cars from the US, will overhaul its existing South Carolina manufacturing plant in Greer and build a new electric vehicle battery plant in Woodruff
Homebuyers flock to Florida cities devastated by Hurricane Ian
Demand remains strong from both locals and out-of-staters, according to residential real-estate agents in Naples, Fla., and other areas near the path of the Category 4 storm.
Orlando store owner's message to criminals: 'There's a really good chance you're gonna get shot'
Store owners at an Orlando mall are on high alert after two of four suspects in an attempted "smash and grab" were shot and killed. Police say two suspects are still on the run.
Disney hikes prices for California theme park tickets, Genie+
Disneyland's one-day tickets will range between $104 and $179. Genie+ will increase to $25 per day from $20 when booked in advance and vary based on the day when purchased at the park.
Amazon workers hold walkouts on Prime Day in Georgia and Illinois
Amazon employees at two locations held walkouts Tuesday at the start of the company's second Prime Day of the year, making demands of the retail giant.
Giving school buses green lights improves student safety, reduces fuel consumption: new study
Allowing school buses to request green lights at traffic signals will improve student safety and lower the consumption of fuel due to reduced travel times, a new study says.
Texas Pete hot sauce sued after consumer learns product is made in North Carolina
A California man claims that hot sauce maker Texas Pete is using false advertising to sell its sauce after he learned the product was made in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.
Barges grounded in Mississippi River as water levels approach record lows
Agriculture experts were concerned after at least eight barges were grounded in mud and sand in the Mississippi River last week as water levels sank amid a drought.
Kentucky Bourbon Trail on pace to surpass record-high number of distillery visitations in a year
The Kentucky Bourbon Trail is expecting a record-high number of distillery visits in a year. Distilleries on the trail will likely exceed the combined visits record set in 2019.