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How to Fish in Hilton Head Without a Boat: Best Shore Fishing Spots

By Ashlan Saeger,

2026-05-28

You don’t need a boat to catch fish in the Lowcountry. Learn the best shore fishing spots, tides, bait and techniques for Hilton Head anglers.

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Shark Finning Found in High Seas Boardings

Tribes, fishermen clash over idea for 2 new marine protected areas off Central Coast

Boardings in international waters uncovered shark finning and protected species.

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Don't make any of these mistakes the next time you go shopping for a watermelon at the store or market. It is watermelon season in many parts of the country. That means you should have access to locally grown watermelon. But don't assume that. Always make sure to check the sticker on the watermelon. Where are the watermelons coming from? This time of year you shouldn't be buying a watermelon that was picked in Mexico, when local options are available.

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CJ Coombs

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Missing since 1960 in a California forest: Bruce Howard Kremen was only 6 when he disappeared

Bruce Howard Kremen has been missing from Montrose, California (Los Angeles County), since July 12, 1960. He would now be 73, according to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC).

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intentionalhospitality

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I Stopped Frying Bacon On The Stove and Used This 9 Minute Trick

Frying bacon in a skillet means standing at the stove, wiping down grease splatters, and scrubbing a pan afterward. This microwave method skips all of that. A full package of bacon is done in about 9 minutes, using nothing but a plate and paper towels.

Thomas Smith

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19 Million Eggs Recalled Over Salmonella Risk -- How to Check Your Carton

Nearly 19.1 million eggs sold under several familiar grocery-store brands are being recalled because they may be contaminated with Salmonella Enteritidis. Midwest Poultry Services, L.P. announced the voluntary recall on July 22, covering 1,589,577 dozen white and brown cage-free shell eggs produced at two farms in Texas.

Texas · 19d

Eat Like No One Else

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Before You Buy Grapes, Here are 5 Things to Know

Before you head to the store to buy grapes again, here are 5 things that will be helpful to know. Besides the type of grape, this is the first thing I look at when shopping for grapes in the store. The freshest grapes in the grocery store are going to be ones where the stem is still green and is flexible. As the grapes age, the stem will lose its color and turn dark brown or black and become rigid. While the grapes may look and taste great, they won't last very long at that point so if you do buy them, eat them up quickly.

Greg Wilson, CFA

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15 Places You Should Stop Tipping (And Why That’s Okay)

This article was originally published on ChaChingQueen.com, a site my wife and I own. AI was used for light editing, formatting, and readability. But a human (me!) wrote and edited this.

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The Steak Cut Most People Overlook (But It Can Be Surprisingly Tender)

Don't overlook the Chuck Eye steak when shopping for steaks at the grocery store. If cooked right, they can be tender with a ton of beefy flavor. To find the Chuck Eye on a cow you must go to the front of the animal, near the head. This part of the cow has a lot of flavor but the muscles do a lot of work so they can be tough.

Greg Wilson, CFA

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24 Habits People Over 60 Should Stop Doing (Before It Is Too Late)

This article was originally published on ChaChingQueen.com, a site my wife and I own. AI was used for light editing, formatting, and readability. But a human (me!) wrote and edited this.

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These 3-Ingredient Southern Dumplings Are So Tender, Grandma Never Needed a Fancy Recipe

Some of the best comfort food starts with the simplest ingredients, and these old-fashioned Southern dumplings are proof. Made with just three pantry staples, they cook into soft, pillowy bites that soak up every drop of rich broth or gravy. As they simmer, they become tender, hearty, and wonderfully comforting, creating the kind of meal that filled farmhouse kitchens and Sunday supper tables for generations. There's no complicated technique or long ingredient list—just honest, homemade cooking that transforms humble ingredients into something everyone remembers long after the bowls are empty.

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Eat Like No One Else

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I Stopped Baking Sweet Potatoes in the Oven During Summer - Here's What I Do Instead

Skip putting the sweet potatoes in the oven during the hot summer months, instead learn what other ways you can cook them. If sweet potatoes are a regular side dish that you make in your house, you may be interested in learning some different ways to cook them. Sweet potatoes are often roasted in the oven, but when temperatures are over 90 degrees outside, you may not want to heat up your kitchen by turning on the oven to make some sweet potatoes.

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Missing since 2009 from a home of chaos: 5-year-old Haleigh Ann-Marie Cummings in Satsuma, Florida

Haleigh Ann Marie Cummings has been missing from Satsuma, Florida (Putnam County), since February 10, 2009, according to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC). Haleigh's photo shows age-progression to 21 years, though she would now be 22 if alive.

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Thomas Smith

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Egg Prices Will Change Dramatically This Year

Egg prices have already retreated sharply from last year's record highs, and a new government forecast suggests shoppers could see substantial savings throughout the rest of 2026.

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Could Food Shortages Be Coming? 20 Essential Items to Stock Up On Now

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30 Foods You Should Avoid Refrigerating and What Happens If You Do

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Grandma’s 5-Ingredient Potato Soup Was So Cozy, Fancy Recipes Never Stood a Chance

There is something almost unfair about how much comfort can come from just five simple ingredients. This old-fashioned potato soup is creamy, steamy, and full of soft, buttery potato pieces that practically melt into the broth. It has the kind of humble flavor that feels instantly familiar, like something simmering on Grandma’s stove while biscuits warmed nearby. No complicated seasonings, no mile-long shopping list, no unnecessary fuss—just a bowl that tastes rich, cozy, and deeply satisfying. The beauty is in its simplicity, and that is exactly why recipes like this never really disappear.

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Trump Tower III Is Sinking & Owners Are Left Holding the Bag While Big Names Walk Free

A Miami high-rise carrying the Trump name is sinking, but the real story is how Florida’s laws let developers, architects, and brand licensors walk away long before the problems show up.

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Local Life

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5 Road Trips from Hilton Head Island for One Last Summer Adventure

From a casino cruise and football weekend to comedy, golf and live music, these five road trips from Hilton Head Island offer a memorable way to close out summer with friends.

Hilton Head Island, SC · 13d

CJ Coombs

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Missing since 1961 from Newport Beach, California: John Arthur Butler was only 15 when he vanished

John Arthur Butler disappeared from Newport Beach, California (Orange County), on August 21, 1961, according to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC). John's composite image above was created to show how he might have looked at 65, though he would now be 80 if alive.

Newport Beach, CA · 15d

intentionalhospitality

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I Stopped Making Homemade Dumplings and Used This Can Instead For A Shortcut

This chicken and dumplings recipe goes straight into the slow cooker, which means the oven stays off from start to finish. Boneless, skinless chicken breast simmers for hours in a creamy sauce made from cream of chicken soup, cream of celery soup, and chicken broth, then canned biscuit dough gets dropped on top at the end to turn into soft, pillowy dumplings.

ChefManiac

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I Brought Cookie Salad To One Potluck—Now Nobody Lets Me Bring Anything Else

Creamy vanilla pudding, fluffy whipped topping, juicy mandarin oranges, sweet pineapple, and crunchy cookies come together in the kind of Midwestern classic that somehow lands between side dish and dessert. Every spoonful is cool, creamy, fruity, and packed with crisp cookie pieces that soften just enough without disappearing completely. The citrus keeps the mixture bright, the pudding makes it velvety, and those chocolate-striped cookies turn an ordinary bowl of fruit into the one dish everyone recognizes from church suppers and family reunions. It is playful, nostalgic, and exactly the kind of recipe that makes people smile before they even take the first bite.

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Thomas Smith

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A Salmonella Recall Now Reaches Walmart, Target, Trader Joe's and Whole Foods

A widening food recall connected to a multistate Salmonella outbreak now covers dips, salsas, guacamole and prepared meals sold by some of America's largest grocery chains. Taylor Fresh Foods announced the voluntary recall on Aug. 9 after learning that jalapeno supplier Coast Citrus Distributors was recalling peppers because of possible Salmonella contamination. The affected jalapenos came from a grower in Sinaloa, Mexico, identified as the likely source of an ongoing outbreak.

Margaret Minnicks

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Blueberries recalled after E. coli outbreak in 8 states, including Virginia

Twelve people in the U.S. have become ill amid a recall of frozen blueberries from Publix due to potential E. coli contamination, according to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

Virginia · 9d

The Maine Monitor

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Maine state trooper was suspended for punching handcuffed woman in the face

This story was jointly reported and published as part of a coordinated investigative and explanatory reporting project of The Maine Monitor and the Bangor Daily News’ Maine Focus team. This project enhances in-depth local journalism and expands public access to the reporting. You can show your support for this effort with a donationto The Monitor. Read more about the partnership.

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ChefManiac

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Grandma Swore These Old-Fashioned Salmon Patties Could Feed a Family Better Than Fancy Fish Ever Cou

Golden, crispy on the outside, tender and flaky on the inside, these old-fashioned salmon patties are the kind of humble supper that turned pantry staples into something everyone looked forward to. Each patty fries up with beautifully crisp edges while the center stays moist, savory, and packed with rich salmon flavor. A squeeze of fresh lemon or a dollop of tartar sauce makes every bite even brighter, but the real magic is how a handful of simple ingredients transforms into a meal that feels hearty, comforting, and deeply nostalgic. It's the kind of recipe that filled Grandma's skillet on busy weeknights and somehow disappeared before the last batch finished cooking.

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intentionalhospitality

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I Always Add This One Unique Thing To My Tuna Salad, and My Family Loves It

Cucumber tuna salad only turns watery for one reason: too much moisture from the cucumbers or the tuna. Mini cucumbers keep seed content low, and if regular cucumbers are used instead, scooping out the seeds first prevents the salad from getting soggy. Draining the tuna completely before mixing does the same job on the other side of the bowl.

National Weather Force

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Severe Thunderstorms Expected in Southeast Arizona as Monsoon Restarts For Weeks

Following Zones: Southern White Mountains ... Greenlee, Graham, Pima, Cochise, and Santa Cruz Counties ... Discussion: Well the monsoon is starting up her engines once again on schedule, and storms will first hit the Southeast half of Arizona and only increase as the days go by. For today, expecting storms to form first along the Southern White Mountains by this afternoon. Outflow from them will surge southward with dust storms, damaging winds, large hail, and even isolated tornado potential through Southeast Arizona.

Arizona · 8d

ChefManiac

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This Hearty Cabbage Soup Is So Cozy, Your Soup Pot May Become a Permanent Fixture

Tender cabbage, savory ground beef, tomatoes, and warm seasonings simmer together in a deeply comforting soup that tastes like the kind of meal Grandma made when everyone needed warming up. The beef adds rich, satisfying flavor, while the cabbage softens into silky ribbons that soak up every bit of the seasoned broth. Tomatoes bring gentle sweetness and acidity, and the whole pot turns hearty, steamy, and wonderfully fragrant as it cooks. It is rustic, filling, and packed with the kind of simple ingredients that somehow taste even better after they have had time to mingle.

nickscookingclub

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Homemade Strawberry Cream Cheese Pound Cake: Moist, Rich & Fruity

Some recipes have that instant save-it-for-later feeling, and homemade Strawberry Cream Cheese Pound Cake: Moist, Rich & Fruity is exactly that kind of recipe. It has a name that makes you picture real flavor before you even start cooking: cozy, homemade, and easy to share, with enough personality to stand out in a busy feed. This is the sort of dish that fits the moments people actually cook for, whether that means a relaxed weekend bite, something special to bring to the table, or a dependable recipe to keep nearby when the usual routine needs a little more excitement. It feels familiar in the best way while still promising a result that people will remember.

Butter and Baggage

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The sloppy joes that turned a weeknight dinner into a request

Sloppy joes usually come from a can, but this homemade version is the reason mine never will again. The trick here is mixing bread and milk into the ground beef before it ever hits the skillet, which keeps the meat tender instead of crumbly. From there, the sauce comes together with pantry basics like ketchup, brown sugar, and a splash of apple cider vinegar, giving it that familiar sweet-and-tangy flavor but with a richer, more homemade taste.

Greg Wilson, CFA

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14 Jobs That Pay Well but Are Often Overlooked

This article was originally published on ChaChingQueen.com, a site my wife and I own. AI was used for light editing, formatting, and readability. But a human (me!) wrote and edited this.

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