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- USSavannah Morning News
Local seedlings to nurture Savannah foundation's 'tree equity' efforts
The Savannah Tree Foundation's new nursery allows it to cultivate local seedlings that will more easily adapt to the area's characteristics.
4 min read - USLancaster Eagle-Gazette
OSU Extension: What's eating my plants?
Garden crops have a lot of enemies, but few are as non-selective and destructive as slugs.
6 min read - USThe Ledger
Memorial Day in Polk County: 8 events to pay tribute to our country's fallen heroes
There are several events paying tribute to those who lost their lives in military service, starting as early as Friday.
3 min read - USHome News Tribune | My Central Jersey
Name-calling Bridgewater Raritan student 'school shooter' not bullying, state rules
The judge did find that it was "indisputable" that the name-calling was "wholly inappropriate and hurtful."
2 min read - USThe Ledger
Lakeland police chief looks to add 35 officers in next six years, despite recruitment woes
It's not just the police. The city's fire chief also said the department is having serious problems with recruitment and retainment.
6 min read - BusinessTimes Recorder
'It’s the American way': Embrace local multiplier effect by supporting small businesses
“We are very lucky to have a very diverse make up of businesses. Your industrial, your retail, your restaurants. It’s a big advantage for us.”
3 min read - PoliticsThe Ledger
After Trump sought challengers to Laurel Lee, a conservative endorsement battle rages
Incumbent Rep. Laurel Lee gained support from Florida's two senators, while some prominent conservatives have endorsed challenger James Judge.
5 min read - USMessenger-Inquirer, Owensboro, Ky.
Police reports for May 23, 2024
The following list was compiled from reports to area law enforcement agencies: Owensboro Police Department • Moses E. Williams, 26, of 1218 East Eighth Street was charged Wednesday with driving under the influence. • A juvenile was charged Monday with first-degree wanton endangerment. • A house was struck by gunfire at 12:44 a.m. Wednesday in the 700 block of Plum Street. No one was injured in ...
- USMessenger-Inquirer, Owensboro, Ky.
Police reports for May 22, 2024
The following list was compiled from reports to area law enforcement agencies: Owensboro Police Department • Seth M. Brown, 31, of Philpot, was charged Tuesday with first-degree strangulation. • A glass door sustained vandalism damage after it was hit by a rock Sunday in the 3500 block of Frederica Street. • A GMC Sierra worth $3,500 was reported stolen Monday from the 1300 block of Burlew ...
1 min read - LifestyleDelaware Online | The News Journal
'We were the guinea pigs': Delaware dual-language high school to graduate first seniors
ASPIRA Charter High School's senior class saw the first organized sports, the first prom and now the first commencement ceremony.
6 min read - USHome News Tribune | My Central Jersey
WATCH: Four peregrine falcon chicks hatch atop Union County Courthouse
Union County has some special new residents living high atop the county courthouse tower.
2 min read - LifestyleSpartanburg Herald-Journal
Meet Fredalyn Frasier, Spartanburg's new planning director and guide for city's evolution
Born in Greenville and raised in a military family that traveled the world, being appointed to the job was a long-awaited chance for a homecoming.
9 min read - LifestyleThe Fayetteville Observer
Black Tastemakers: Fayetteville chicken joint is among the oldest Murchison Road restaurants
Fayetteville’s historically Black corridor has seen a number of changes over the last decade, but a fried chicken joint remains a neighborhood fixture.
3 min read - USApp.com | Asbury Park Press
School shooting fears: Central Regional aims to raise $56K for wound kits in classrooms
The Central Regional School District raises money to put wound staunch kits into every classroom.
4 min read - LifestyleFlorida Today
Looking for a good burger? Here's where you can dig into some of Brevard's best
Hot for a burger but not up for the heat of the grill? We've done the research on the Space Coast's many options. The eating's up to you.
5 min read - USDelaware Online | The News Journal
New Castle County's fire departments are struggling. The solution? It may take some time
New Castle County's fire companies have concerns about the feasibility of their budget.
6 min read - USWFXR Roanoke
Pinpoint Weather: Daily rain chance through Memorial Day
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — An unsettled weather pattern is expected across Southwest and Central Virginia for the next several days as showers and thunderstorms are possible each day. Skies will become mostly cloudy on Thursday as a front approaches from the west. It will be warm with highs ranging from the mid-70s to the mid-80s. […]
1 min read - OpinionTCPalm | Treasure Coast Newspapers
St. Lucie County Sheriff’s Office releases records following TCPalm’s formal pre-suit letter
It took a formal threat of legal action to get St. Lucie County Sheriff Keith Pearson's attention, but it appears he’s now attempting to abide by the law.
7 min read - USDelaware Online | The News Journal
Free school lunch? Delaware lawmakers consider compromise on free student meals
A revised bill looks to require public schools to offer "only students who qualify for a reduced-price meal" free breakfast and lunch each school day.
3 min read - USThe Jackson Sun
Aspell Recovery Center opens third sober living facility in Lexington
Helping underserved communities have access to treatment they need, Aspell Recovery Center opened its third sober living home in Lexington.
2 min read - USRaleigh News and Observer
DEI policy set to be repealed for UNC System. How diverse is board making the decision?
The UNC System Board of Governors includes 15 white men among its 23 members, which does not mirror the demographics of students. Here’s what else to know about the board.
10 min read - USSouth Bend Tribune
'Home could be anywhere': South Bend-Elkhart region partners with MakeMyMove to lure remote workers
A 25-year-old Bay Area video game developer. A family of Nigerian immigrants. Meet three remote workers the South Bend-Elkhart region paid to move here.
11 min read - LifestyleTimes Recorder
Bishop Rosecrans senior stays humble and focused to make it to graduation
“The people I’ve grown up with in this community are incredible. Everyone is competitive. You don’t have people who are dragging you behind."
4 min read - USThe Fayetteville Observer
Bored kids? Here are 15 things to do this summer in the Fayetteville area
There's no reason to be bored this summer when there's so much to do in Cumberland County. Check out this list of 15 family-friendly activities.
16 min read - USThe Courier Journal
How one Louisville realtor is helping African immigrants build generational wealth
Congolese residents are the second fastest growing population of immigrants in Louisville. Here's how one real estate agent is helping that community.
4 min read - LifestyleThe Courier Journal
Take a peek inside this 1800s Greek Revival-style home designed by a famous architect
Though this Greek Revival home isn’t as grand as some of Francis Costigan's other works, the house features innovative design by an American architect
5 min read - USThe Daily News Journal
Over 4,000 Rutherford County school district graduates step toward bright future
Rutherford County Schools held graduations last week, honoring the accomplishments of the Class of 2024.
1 min read - USFlorida Today
Roundabouts, traffic circles, diverging diamonds: How to navigate tricky traffic patterns
Love them or hate them, you probably have to drive through a roundabout or traffic circle in Brevard County. Here's some tips to do it safely.
3 min read - USFlorida Today
Rules of the road: Do you know these driving dos and don'ts in Florida?
Here are some important rules motorists should know before getting behind the wheel in Florida.
3 min read - SportsLancaster Eagle-Gazette
Lancaster senior Xavier Goss had no trouble getting involved in various school activities
Xavier Goss had no trouble getting involved during his four years at Lancaster High School.
2 min read - USKnox News | The Knoxville News-Sentinel
Why does Knoxville have two state veterans cemeteries? | Know Your Knox
There are five Tennessee Veterans Cemeteries across the state. Two of them are in Knoxville. We tell you who's eligible for burial.
5 min read - USThe Guardian
In one of the US’s hottest deserts, utilities push gas rather than solar
In Fort Mohave, Arizona, even Republican voters are fighting gas power plants as utilities try to lock in fossil fuels
13 min read - USCharlotte Observer
Under the Dome: NC’s DEI vote set for today
House Speaker Tim Moore told reporters on Wednesday that he fully supports “what the UNC Board of Governors is doing, and really getting rid of this wasteful spending for DEI.”
7 min read - USArmy Times
82nd Airborne Division honors fallen paratroopers
More than 5,000 paratroopers with the 82nd Airborne Division have been killed in action since World War I.
3 min read - PoliticsPolitico
Who’s winning the 2024 campaign? Crypto.
Recent votes surfaced household names like Chuck Schumer and Nancy Pelosi as unexpected allies.
6 min read - PoliticsPolitico
‘A Dream Piece of Evidence for Prosecutors’: The Final Days of the Trump Trial
POLITICO reporters inside the courtroom dissect the latest crucial moments before a verdict arrives.
24 min read - USMiami Herald
Are Costco and Publix open? Mall hours? What to know about shopping on Memorial Day
The federal holiday is on Monday, May 27, this year.
3 min read - USMiami Herald
Keeping a secret, Miami broker sells homes and launches firm while hiding criminal past
He opened his brokerage firm in 2023.
6 min read - USFort Worth Star-Telegram
Texans searched for these two luxury vacation spots the most. Mexico isn’t on the list
Dreaming of a posh exotic vacation? Here’s what Texans have been typing in their search bars.
2 min read - LifestyleFort Worth Star-Telegram
North Texas theme park ranks sixth scariest in U.S. It’s all because of this ride
This roller coaster is a steel behemoth at 245 feet tall, 5,312 feet long and can hit a top speed of 85 mph.
2 min read - BusinessThe Daily American
Looking for fresh produce? Here's some farmers markets in Somerset County
The Daily American is compiling a list of some of the county's farmers markets planned for the 2024 season.
5 min read - USCourier News
Dunellen becomes first NJ town to implement this aquatic pollution tool
The Green Brook between Dunellen and Green Brook will be cleaner and less polluted.
2 min read - OpinionNew Jersey Herald
The tyranny of the majority
Opinion: the government claims it can right any wrong, tax any event, intrude upon any relationship, even suppress any speech that it chooses.
5 min read - USSpringfield News-Leader
Traveling for Memorial Day weekend? Here's what to expect at the gas pumps
Missouri's average gas price on Memorial Day weekend is expected to be similar to last year — about $3.21 per gallon.
1 min read - USThe Daily American
Conemaugh Township Area School District plans three-year renovation project, tax increases
This will be the first property tax increase by the Conemaugh Township Area School District since 2011.
7 min read - LifestyleThe State Journal-Register
Sweet treat: Bakery opening first brick-and-mortar location in Springfield
A Springfield bakery is opening its first brick-and-mortar location this fall. Meanwhile, you can get a piece of the Big Apple in the Capital city.
4 min read - USThe Star Press
Muncie woman accused of burglarizing house, striking homeowner
Dixon allegedly struck the homeowner in the face before fleeing from the scene on foot.
2 min read - USThe State Journal-Register
Time is ticking to regulate carbon capture in Illinois as legislative session winds down
A technology that some say is a key tool to address climate change and others say is a cash grab for heavy industry could face new regulations.
5 min read - USApp.com | Asbury Park Press
Final round! Vote for your favorite food truck at Jersey Shore festival
Two trucks remain in the APP Readers' Choice Food Truck Contest. Vote for your favorite before the Jersey Shore Food Truck Festival kicks off May 25.
1 min read - LifestyleErie Times News
'Not just a hot dog' stand, MP Coney Island set to open with more than franks on menu
A former Burger King building just off Interstate 90 has sat empty for years. That changes Saturday with opening of MP Coney Island.
3 min read