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TSA Makes Major Change That Positively Impacts Philadelphia Travelers

New Jersey 101.5 · July 8, 2025

Travel can be complicated sometimes. You get out of your car, grab your bag, dash through security, and you're in. Other times, even a short trip feels like running an obstacle course. Grabbing the right-sized bin, electronics in a separate...

These are Travel+Leisure’s best international and US cities

AOL ·

Looking to take advantage of the last six months of the year with an exciting getaway? Here are the best cities to check out, according to a newly released ranking. Travel + Leisure announced its 2025 World’s Best Awards on Tuesday, marking the...

TBI: Two East Tennessee men last seen leaving for hiking trip found safe, Silver Alert canceled

WVLT - Tennessee · July 8, 2025

JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. (WVLT) - Two men who went missing after leaving for a hiking trip were found safe Tuesday, according to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation. This comes after a Silver Alert was issued for them Tuesday morning. The search...

Essential Storm Safety Tips from North Carolina Highway Patrol

WXII 12 - North Carolina · July 5, 2025

North Carolina Highway Patrol shares storm safety tips ahead of Tropical Storm Chantal Trooper Efrid of the North Carolina Highway Patrol provides essential tips to help residents prepare for Tropical Storm Chantal, ensuring safety and responsible...

Beloved family of four killed in tragic plane crash while returning home from beach vacation

Fox Wilmington - North Carolina · July 8, 2025

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A beloved family of four were tragically killed when their plane went down in a field while traveling home from their beach vacation. “It is with heavy hearts that we share the news of the passing of one...

Outgoing North Carolina AD Bubba Cunningham shares how Steve Newmark can "add value" to the Tar Heels

Sportskeeda · July 5, 2025

North Carolina athletics director Bubba Cunningham is set to leave his role within the next year, replaced by RFK Racing president Steve Newmark, who has joined the school. During an appearance on the "Carolina Insider" podcast on Tuesday,...

Tropical storm warnings issued for coastal North Carolina

WECT TV6 - North Carolina · July 6, 2025

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Tropical storm warnings have been issued across several counties in the Cape Fear Region as Tropical Storm Chantal approaches the South Carolina coast. The National Weather Service (NWS) issued tropical storm warnings for...

This Resilient North Carolina Mountain Town Is Back On Its Feet—And More Welcoming Than Ever

Southern Living ·

Like many Western North Carolina communities, the town of Saluda, located just 35 miles south of Asheville, experienced unimaginable devastation in the wake of Hurricane Helene in September 2024—with some residents losing their homes and...

TSA ending requirement for travelers to remove shoes at some airports

Just the News · July 8, 2025

The Transportation Security Administration is ending its requirement for travelers to remove their shoes at some airports. Two sources familiar with the change confirmed it to CBS News on Monday, and White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt...

North Carolina's Most Beautiful Amtrak Station Is Also One Of Its Most Underrated

The Travel · July 3, 2025

Amtrak’s North Carolina and Virginia stations keep turning heads, standing out from the crowd thanks to the diversity of destinations they serve. In fact, North Carolina is even home to the popular Ale Trail by Rail route, a day trip where...

TBI: 2 East TN men last seen leaving for hiking trip found safe

WBIR - Tennessee · July 8, 2025

JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. — UPDATE (4:54 p.m.): The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation said Dan Edmond Evans and Donald Edward Willi were located and found safe. UPDATE: Great News! Dan Evans and Donald Willi have been located and are safe. As always,...

AAA: Gas Prices Continue to Fall During Busy Summer Travel Season

exploreVenango - Pennsylvania · July 8, 2025

VENANGO CO., Pa. (EYT) – Gas prices are six cents lower in Western Pennsylvania this week at $3.495 per gallon, according to AAA East Central’s Gas Price Report. Nationwide Trends: Gas prices have fallen four cents over the past week to $3.14 as...

Keen traveler reveals how ignoring 'red flags' at her hostel resulted in terrifying brush with police

Daily Mail · July 8, 2025

An avid traveler has warned about some of the simple mistakes that she's made while exploring the globe that almost cost her life - as well as thousands of dollars. Ahmedina Bacevac, 27, from Asheville, North Carolina, has visited more than 20...

Tropical impacts in North Carolina; Triad storm chance Sunday as T.S. Chantal forms off the coast

WXII 12 - North Carolina · July 5, 2025

On this warm and dry Saturday in the Piedmont Triad, we are looking toward the North Carolina coast for big changes as tropical rain and wind gusts are forecast to arrive at the beaches. The WXII 12 First Warning Weather team is monitoring the...

My family's favorite vacation spot is a gorgeous mountain town outside of Asheville. It's worth visiting in all 4 seasons.

Business Insider · July 8, 2025

Our favorite family vacation starts with a scenic, four-hour drive. No airports or TSA lines — just us, the car, and endless conversations on what snacks to open next. For years, we've been making that simple journey from our home in Charleston,...

North Carolina Truck Driver Wins $50,000 in Maryland Lottery

Transport Topics · July 3, 2025

[Stay on top of transportation news: Get TTNews in your inbox.] A truck driver played the lottery while staying overnight in Maryland between drives — and ended up winning a big prize, officials said. Clayton Webb, a longhaul trucker from North...

TSA Is Phasing Out 1 Annoying Requirement For Travelers

HuffPost · July 8, 2025

LOADINGERROR LOADING The Transportation Security Administration is phasing out a requirement for most travelers to remove their shoes when going through standard airport security checkpoints in some U.S. airports, according to multiple news...

North Carolina Family Shocked to Find Piece of Delta Plane in Driveway

The Western Journal · July 3, 2025

As a Raleigh, North Carolina, family slept early Wednesday, they had no idea what was waiting for them in their driveway. Then they found a surprise blocking the driveway in the form of a wing flap, according to WNCN-TV. After a bit of detective...

Arizona’s military museums preserve history, drive tourism

City Sun Times - Arizona ·

With cell phones and cameras in hand, a crowd of enthusiastic people cheered and took photos and video of a Harrier AV-8B landing at Falcon Field, the latest addition to a museum celebrating the history of military aviation. Retired Marine Corps...

North Carolina Man Wins $50,000 Playing Maryland Lottery

Times News Global · July 3, 2025

Baltimore, MD – A North Carolina man got lucky with the Maryland Lottery, winning $50,000 while on a truck driving assignment. Clayton Webb, a long-haul trucker, purchased a winning FAST PLAY ticket at a Wawa convenience store in College Park on...