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All NYC beaches to be open Memorial Day weekend

Fri, 24 May 2013 17:52:16 -0400

NEW YORK - All of New York City's beaches are officially open for the summer season.

LePage keeps TV in place but opts for somber tone

Fri, 24 May 2013 16:07:32 -0400

AUGUSTA, Maine - Gov. Paul LePage, who got in a tussle with legislative leaders for having a television running outside his office, was still staying away from his State House office in protest Friday.

Summer travel forecast: Better, but no blowout

Fri, 24 May 2013 14:39:30 -0400

NEW YORK - This summer, high rollers are flying to lavish hot spots for their vacations. The rest of us are driving to less luxurious places like nearby campgrounds.

Lady Antebellum, Miranda Lambert at country fest

Fri, 24 May 2013 14:38:16 -0400

NEW ORLEANS - Some of country music's big names, including Lady Antebellum, Miranda Lambert, Darius Rucker and Zac Brown Band, take the stage at the Bayou Country Superfest at LSU's Tiger Stadium for a Memorial Day holiday jamfest.

RI to open 4 beaches for weekend use

Fri, 24 May 2013 14:08:51 -0400

WESTERLY, Rhode Island - Rhode Island is reopening its beaches for Memorial Day weekend.

SD tourism officials expect good summer season

Fri, 24 May 2013 08:04:17 -0400

SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota - South Dakota tourism officials expect a good summer season despite high gas prices that are putting a slight damper on travel over the Memorial Day holiday weekend, generally considered the kickoff to summer.

Daugaard urges safety during holiday travel

Fri, 24 May 2013 05:19:12 -0400

PIERRE, South Dakota - Gov. Dennis Daugaard is encouraging motorists to be cautious as they travel South Dakota highways over Memorial Day weekend.

Most Mo. park beaches open for weekend

Fri, 24 May 2013 05:08:04 -0400

JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri - Swimming season is returning, and most beaches at Missouri state parks will be open for the Memorial Day weekend.

Balloons soar near Simpsonville for holiday events

Fri, 24 May 2013 04:23:05 -0400

SIMPSONVILLE, South Carolina - Brightly colored hot air balloons will be flying over Simpsonville as part of an annual Memorial Day celebration.

Some construction suspended over holiday weekend

Fri, 24 May 2013 04:22:08 -0400

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois - Illinois transportation officials say they're gearing up for busy roadways this Memorial Day weekend and have a plan to reduce congestion.

NC NAACP calls for June 3 rally for next protest

Fri, 24 May 2013 04:04:14 -0400

RALEIGH, North Carolina - The North Carolina chapter of the NAACP is calling for a mass rally June 3 to continue its series of weekly protests.

Va. State Police to boost patrols this weekend

Fri, 24 May 2013 03:26:11 -0400

RICHMOND, Virginia - Virginia State Police will boost road patrols over the Memorial Day holiday weekend.

RIPTA to offer limited service on Memorial Day

Fri, 24 May 2013 03:14:12 -0400

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island - The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority will operate on a limited schedule on Memorial Day.

FLL expects 400K passengers this Memorial weekend

Fri, 24 May 2013 03:06:42 -0400

FORT LAUDERDALE, Florida - More than 400,000 travelers are expected to fly in and out of the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport this Memorial Day weekend.

Vicksburg marks anniversary of Civil War siege

Thu, 23 May 2013 14:29:01 -0400

VICKSBURG, Mississippi - Even 150 years later, Vicksburg is still overshadowed by Gettysburg - so much so, that the Mississippi city is having its Civil War commemoration a few weeks early rather than compete with Pennsylvania for tourist dollars around July 4.

Hundreds of thousands hit state roads this weekend

Thu, 23 May 2013 12:40:26 -0400

MILWAUKEE - If you're hitting the road for the Memorial Day weekend, you'll have lots of company.

Fort Riley to mark Memorial Day

Thu, 23 May 2013 09:46:14 -0400

FORT RILEY, Kansas - Leaders of the 1st Infantry Division and Fort Riley will honor fallen soldiers during Memorial Day observances at the northeast Kansas post.

Battleground soil given place of honor in Atlanta

Thu, 23 May 2013 09:18:17 -0400

ATLANTA - It seemed like a mission impossible, but Richard A. Lester believed it could be done.

Memorial Day weekend kicks off bat watch

Thu, 23 May 2013 05:06:26 -0400

CARLSBAD, New Mexico - Memorial Day weekend marks the kickoff and 84th anniversary of Carlsbad Caverns' summer bat watching program.

Work zones to close during Memorial Day weekend

Thu, 23 May 2013 05:06:05 -0400

MADISON, Wisconsin - Wisconsin motorists won't have to worry about possible traffic delays when travelling during the Memorial Day weekend.

Hutchinson council supports fireworks display

Wed, 22 May 2013 17:30:07 -0400

HUTCHINSON, Kansas - It appears Hutchinson area residents might see a big Fourth of July fireworks display after all.

Belmar reopens boardwalk destroyed by Sandy

Wed, 22 May 2013 14:08:41 -0400

BELMAR, New Jersey - A Jersey shore town is celebrating a milestone as it rebuilds from Superstorm Sandy.

Fishers adopts ordinance limiting fireworks use

Wed, 22 May 2013 11:23:41 -0400

FISHERS, Indiana - Setting off fireworks outside approved times and dates could cost residents a pretty penny in an Indianapolis suburb.

Fireworks show back on in Cape Girardeau

Wed, 22 May 2013 10:50:04 -0400

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Missouri - The Fourth of July fireworks show is back on in Cape Girardeau.

AAA: About 1.1M in Michigan plan holiday travel

Wed, 22 May 2013 10:44:17 -0400

DEARBORN, Michigan - AAA Michigan says about 1.1 million residents of the state will travel 50 miles or more on vacation during the upcoming Memorial Day weekend.