Southern Motors is going the extra mile to support a great cause! As a proud partner of the 2025 St. Jude Dream Home Giveaway, they’re offering an incredible bonus prize—your choice of a brand-new 2025 Jeep Compass or a 2025 Honda Civic LX. This means that when you purchase a St. Jude Dream Home ticket, you’re not only entering for a chance to win a beautiful new home—you could also drive away in a brand-new car! But don’t wait—this special car giveaway is only available to those who purchase their Dream Home ticket before 11:59 p.m. on April 11. If you get your ticket in time, you’ll automatically be entered into a separate drawing for this exciting bonus prize, courtesy of Southern Motors. Tickets are just $100 each, and every ticket sold helps support St. Jude Children’s Resea...

The arrival of warmer months in the South marks the much-anticipated return of fresh, juicy peaches. Whether they’re picked up from roadside stands, stocked in supermarkets, or harvested right from your backyard, peaches are a beloved symbol of Southern summer—and, thanks to modern farming, they’re now available nearly year-round. South Carolina, in particular, has a deep-rooted history with this sweet fruit. Records show that peaches were found in the Palmetto State as early as the late 1600s, and today, South Carolina is recognized nationwide for its peach production. South Carolina grows more peaches than any other Southern state. While Georgia proudly calls itself “The Peach State,” the numbers tell a different story. According to the South Carolina Department of Agriculture...

Wildlife officials are raising concerns about the spread of an invasive lizard species—Argentine black and white tegus—now being spotted in Georgia, Florida, and even South Carolina. Originally brought to the U.S. through the pet trade, these large lizards are becoming a serious ecological threat. What is a Tegu? The Argentine tegu is a black and white lizard native to South America. It can grow up to 4 feet long and weigh over 10 pounds. They’re ground dwellers, strong swimmers, and known to brumate (a form of hibernation) during colder months. Tegus typically breed in the spring, laying around 35 eggs per year, and can live up to 20 years. What Do They Look Like? Tegus have a distinctive black-and-white banded pattern across their backs and tails. Young tegus are similarly ma...

If you're planning to run errands or do a bit of shopping on Easter Sunday this year, it’s best to get ahead of the game. A growing number of major retailers across Iowa will be closing their doors on April 20th for a full 24-hour “shopping blackout,” according to a report from The Mirror. Big-name stores like Target, Costco, Aldi, Five Below, Macy’s, JCPenney, Kohl’s, and others have announced they’ll be closed for the day to give employees a well-deserved break. Here’s a List of Stores that Will Be Closed on Easter Sunday: Aldi Best Buy Costco Five Below H-E-B JCPenney Kohl's Lowe's Macy's Marshalls Michaels Publix Sam's Club Target TJ Maxx While closing shop might seem like a missed sales opportunity, it makes solid financial s...