Buzz Off! The Hilarious Hijinks of Newberry’s Cicada Serenade

In the quaint county of Newberry, South Carolina, the latest buzz isn’t about the latest gossip but about the cacophony of cicadas! These noisy critters have been making such a racket that folks are mistaking them for sirens or a rumbling roar. Sheriff Lee Foster’s deputies have been inundated with inquiries, with some residents even flagging them down to ask about the ruckus.

Turns out, it’s just the male cicadas serenading their lady loves after a decade-long siesta underground. With trillions of these red-eyed crooners hitting the scene, it’s like a rock concert gone wild – well, if rock stars were tiny insects with a penchant for serenading at full volume. So, while the noise may be bugging some, it’s all just Mother Nature’s way of saying, “Let’s make some noise!”