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Side of the Rhode: Who’s Hot and Who’s Not? - July 5, 2024
Every Friday, GoLocalProv takes a look at who is rising and who is falling in Rhode Island and national politics, business, culture, and sports. We have expanded the list, and we are going to a GoLocal team approach while encouraging readers to suggest nominees for who is "HOT" and who is "NOT."
Rhode Islander Lisa Raye Is Our Underclassmen AOY
- - - If you didn't know who Lisa Raye was before 2024, you found out this spring. The West Warwick sprinter won two national titles as a high school sophomore in June at New Balance Nationals Outdoor, claiming exceptional wind-legal marks of 11.26 and 22.77 seconds across 100 and 200 meters.
Update: Rip current statement affecting 5 Massachusetts counties until Saturday evening
The National Weather Service issued an updated rip current statement at 3:58 p.m. on Saturday in effect until 8 p.m. for Bristol, Plymouth, Barnstable, Dukes and Nantucket counties. "Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water," states the weather service. "Swim near a lifeguard....
Bristol County convenience store sells ticket that hit Megabucks jackpot prize
A Bristol County convenience store sold a winning ticket worth nearly 3/4 of a million dollars recently. Coogan Smith 2024 Clients’ Trust One has claimed the $710,000 jackpot prize that was at stake in the Massachusetts State Lottery’s Megabucks drawing that took place Wednesday, May 22, 2024. The...
Read trial, Proctor keep focus on state police
BOSTON — With the declaration of a mistrial in the Karen Read murder case, eyes that had been glued for weeks to the proceedings at Norfolk County Superior Court are focusing on the executive branch of state government as pressure mounts on the State Police. The agency announced shortly...
Rhode Island woman accused of defrauding seniors, vulnerable individuals in 41 states of $10 million dollars
PROVIDENCE, RI – A Rhode Island woman who is alleged to have created and executed direct-mail sweepstakes schemes that defrauded seniors and other vulnerable individuals in Rhode Island and in dozens of states across the country out of an estimated $10 million dollars, has been indicted by a federal grand jury and arraigned on conspiracy and fraud charges, announced United States Attorney Zachary A. Cunha.
Report says RIers pay more in bills than the national average. Here's how we stack up.
The Federal Trade Commission is suing the company that put out the report over allegations of misleading search ads. The average rent figures appear to be out of whack. According to a new report from the bill payment company Doxo, it's 16% more expensive than the national average, with rent soaking up most of residents' income.
NIH research program visits RI on journey to recruit 1 million participants. How to join
PROVIDENCE – Chum Prom, a Cambodian immigrant who has lived in Rhode Island since 1996, didn’t even wince when nurse Angela Richard slid a needle into her right arm. A mother of eight, Prom has likely had her fair share of encounters with needles. But this is the first time she is getting blood drawn for a DNA test.
Where can I have my golf cart inspected? | Ask the RI DMV
A: I checked with our Chief of Safety & Emissions and he is not aware of any specific requirement by law for inspections on golf carts. Golf carts are not street legal and should only be driven on golf courses and private property. For your information, golf carts and low-speed vehicles (LSV) are two different classes of vehicles.
Boater safety: DEM warns of increased patrols Fourth of July weekend to enforce new rules
State and federal authorities say they plan extra patrols on the water around the July 4th holiday to make sure boaters aren't driving drunk or under the influence of drugs. Rhode Island officials say they will also ensure that boaters comply with two laws that went into effect last year – one requiring kayakers to wear life jackets and another prohibiting boat passengers from dangling their legs off moving boats.
Be ready for torrential rain in Bristol County Friday morning
The National Weather Service issued a report at 5:07 a.m. on Friday for torrential rain until 6 a.m. for Bristol County. "At 5:06 a.m., Doppler radar tracked heavy to torrential downpours over Johnston, moving northeast at 20 mph," states the weather service. "Minor nuisance flooding of typically flood prone areas."
Rhode Island Man Ends Up With Botched Smile After Responding To Veneer Tech’s Instagram AD
A Houston man is facing felony charges for allegedly practicing dentistry without a license after a Rhode Island man responded to an Instagram advertisement, resulting in dental complications. RELATED STORIES: Zonnique Supports Brother King’s Veneers After “Big Teeth Trolls” Roast His New Smile Online Jadan Miorke,34, a veneer tech, reportedly performed the procedure on Sheron Robinson ... Read more The post Rhode Island Man Ends Up With Botched Smile After Responding To Veneer Tech’s Instagram AD appeared first on Hollywood Unlocked .
UPDATED: Where to celebrate the Fourth of July in Southern New England
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — It’s the Fourth of July!. Today, 248 years ago, America officially adopted the Declaration of Independence and officially broke ties with Britain. Many towns and cities throughout Rhode Island and Massachusetts are celebrating the holiday in many different ways – from food, music, parades,...
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