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Even though we can still hear the rich, captivating timbre of Robert Stack narrating 1980s and 1990s hit series Unsolved Mysteries, Netflix has just released a reboot of the beloved documentary show. And while you can now watch all six episodes in volume one on Netflix, the revival of the series has inspired us to take a moment to look back to the original. As we looked up some trivia on the spooky mystery series, we were intrigued by a piece we saw from news outlet Ydraft titled “Unsolved Mysteries: Did You Know Matthew McConaughey Had Appeared In The Original?...

Grey Cohen thought she would spend her spring playing lacrosse and studying for AP exams. But when coronavirus moved school online and ended her sports season, the 16-year-old found herself at the helm of The Meal Bridge instead. This platform connects donors with local restaurants to provide free meals for area health care workers. “My mom works at Emory University Hospital, and my uncle wanted to send food to the staff in a COVID-19 unit there,” says Cohen....

If I were ever told I had to pack up my most precious items and move to a deserted island, I’d count mascara as a necessity and pack it right alongside the first-aid kit. On my most tired days, a great mascara seems to be able to completely brighten up my expression in a few quick spoolie swipes. Whether your preference is to lengthen, add volume, or make your lashes extra curled, the best mascaras can help accentuate your natural lashes and raise up your confidence level in seconds, which is why I’m always on the hunt for a new fix....

This time of year, we’ve got Reba McEntire Christmas tunes playing on the regular, from 1999’s The Secret of Giving: A Christmas Collection to 2016’s My Kind of Christmas. Now, courtesy of the country star’s record label, UMG Nashville, we’re thrilled to hear the singer recall some of her most cherished yuletide memories. In her interview with UMG Nashville, she recalls one memory about Christmas morning in her childhood home, and another about her son, Shelby, when he was a little boy....

Some of the best wisdom we’ve learned in our lifetimes has come from our grandmothers. From how to perfectly set a table to heart-warming suppers, let’s face it, Grandma could do just about anything and everything, and her home was always spotless. Today, when we try to make one of our grandmother’s classic cakes or host a party, our entire house turns topsy-turvy, but that never happened to Granny. No matter what she made or how busy she was, whenever we came to visit, her home was always gorgeous and would pass even the most particular of inspections....

Of all the mysterious things that wash up on beaches, these long skeleton-like coils are easily among the most bizarre. It’s not uncommon to come across what are sometimes called “fisherman’s soap” or a “mermaid’s necklace.” Though they are often assumed to be snake skeletons or even spines, according to the National Park Service, they’re actually egg casings in the form of long strings of connected disks. “These egg cases are laid by the whelk, a sea snail that eats crabs and other mollusks,” Cape Hatteras National Seashore explained on Facebook Saturday....

Showing team spirit in the South is intentionally, well, showy. Down here, fall means football season, and there’s no shortage of divisive college allegiances to stir up particularly enthusiastic celebrations every Saturday, including some of the best tailgates in the country and the most dedicated fans who show up decked out in team colors. However, in the South, that doesn’t just mean a jersey. Game day outfits are practically a sport all their own, whether you’re supporting your team on the Quad, at the Grove, between the Hedges, or in Death Valley....

Since our very own Ivy Odom appeared on the “Today” show in Hilton Head Island, we’ve had margaritas on our minds — and you can make them on-the-go thanks to this handy on-sale portable blender. The PopBabies portable blender allows you to make your own blended drinks, like smoothies and margaritas, while you’re relaxing on the sand at the beach this summer. The best part? Aside from fruit and margarita mix, the blender comes with everything you need, including the motor, an all-in-one 17-ounce mixing cup and water bottle, a funnel, and an ice cube tray for only $37....

Applesauce is one of those dishes that we often buy in a jar, even though it tastes better when it is homemade—and is almost impossible to screw up. Our Fresh Applesauce is as easy as can be, but you can probably make a decent applesauce without using a recipe at all. Use the freshest apples you can find and follow these tips below. 1. Choose a Mix of Apples Our test kitchen prefers using a variety of apples to keep the flavor and texture of the applesauce from becoming too one note....

Southerners love to bake but don’t always want to heat up their kitchens, especially in the warmer spring and summer months. And that’s where icebox pies come in. These cold desserts (hence the name) only require a few minutes of bake time, if at all. Not to be confused with icebox cakes—a baking dish filled with cookies or thin slices of cake layered with whipped cream or ice cream—icebox pies are a type of chilled dessert that is made in a pie plate....

Cats can be a bit standoffish or seem like they are judging you for daring to drink a cup of coffee in their presence without offering them a sip, so it’s always nice when they come and rub their face against your leg. It feels nice and seems affectionate, but cats can be tricky little critters, so are they being sweet or is there something else going on? Turns out it’s a little bit of both....

A fresh year on the horizon means it’s time to start dreaming of new travel plans. If you’re looking to fill up a blank 2023 calendar with some fun, these suggestions for winter trips are sure to give you something to look forward to in the months ahead. Each destination has something new to offer in 2023 and many reasons for you to consider visiting for the first time, or revisiting if you’ve already been....

Adding a four-legged friend to your family is an exciting and important decision. Because of this, it’s certainly not a choice that should be made impulsively. If you’re an aspiring first-time dog parent, here are some tips to consider before bringing your new furry best friend home. Be Honest About Your Lifestyle “A lot of people think, ‘I’m a nurse and work 12-hour shifts, so I can’t adopt a dog’ and that’s just not true,” says Emily Cook of the Humane Society of Charlotte....

Christmas cacti come by their name honestly. They burst into bloom during the holidays and add garden color whether they’re indoors or out. These plants are members of the genus Schlumbergera and have long branches with pointed joints. They’ve become popular because they bloom in many colors, including red, white, and pink, and the blooms are even more striking because they’re one of the few plants that blossom in the depth of winter....

The air is thick and humid and the temperatures are soaring under that Southern summer sun. It’s time to beat the heat and give your oven a break by embracing all of the delicious produce that nature provides us over the summer months. What’s one of the best meals to showcase your farmers market booty? How does a nice, refreshing, cool gazpacho sound? Delicious right? Culinary Director for Bartaco, Jonathan Rohland, recently spoke with Southern Living and divulged some secrets on how to make your gazpacho next level delicious....

In this week’s episode, Sid Evans talks to country star Darius Rucker about growing up in South Carolina, reuniting with Hootie & the Blowfish, and how his mom’s career as a nurse influenced his own philanthropy. Episode 14: September 21, 2020 Darius Rucker is that rare entertainer who has landed two trailblazing careers in one lifetime. His band Hootie & the Blowfish topped the charts throughout the mid-90’s with hits like “Let Her Cry,” “Only Wanna Be With You,” and “Hold My Hand....

Close your eyes, and imagine sweet, plump scallops, perfectly seared and paired with a succotash of garden-fresh corn, cherry tomatoes, and lima beans. Or creamy grits against a bite of pork tenderloin sweetened with a touch of fresh peach relish. When dining with chef Frank Stitt, you don’t have to imagine. You just enjoy. Using commonplace, seasonal ingredients flavored with traditions from France, Italy, and the Mediterranean, this chef makes palates sing....

Dolly Parton has a lot to be proud of—multiple multiplatinum albums, three Guinness World Records, nearly 200 million books given away through her Imagination Library charity, the biggest hair, and perhaps inspiring the return of Mexican Pizza to Taco Bell. However, the thing she may be most proud of is her marriage to Carl Dean. The longtime couple is now marking 56 years together. While the couple keep their relationship private and Dean is known for staying out of the spotlight, the two clearly—and admittedly—have a special bond....

You thought you’d seen it all at Thanksgiving, when your ill-behaved uncles went head to head over turkey-carving techniques. You knew you’d seen it all when your grandmother nearly lost her mind over the unpolished silver at your cousin’s baby’s christening brunch. But you were wrong. Those get-togethers were just the trials; they were just little warmups for the main event: the family reunion. Any Southerner knows that reunions are the Olympics of family gatherings....

Roasted over an open flame, broiled with garlic butter, or served raw with a spritz of lemon—there are countless ways to enjoy an oyster. But cooking oysters is guaranteed to draw out new textures and flavors, like in the recipes below. 1. Grilled Oysters Shuck your oysters and put them on a grill heated to 450 degrees, either on a baking sheet or shell side down on the grate. Top each oyster with a pat of butter and a sprinkle of chopped herbs (parsley, tarragon, chives, or even cilantro), then close the grill or cover with tin foil....