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Statesville, NC

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Natron Energy, Inc. announced it will invest $1.4 billion to establish a sodium-ion battery giga-factory at the Kingsboro CSX Select Megasite in Edgecombe County, North Carolina, creating more than 1,000 jobs. The new facility will add to the company’s Michigan-based production capabilities. Natron will receive close to $30 million from...

U.S. Battery Manufacturer Announces $1.4B Production Facility in North Carolina

Ohio State

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The Lantern

On Tuesday, licensed Ohio dispensaries began legally selling non-medical marijuana to consumers; however, the drug’s possession, growth and/or usage are still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus. Credit: Jefferee Woo/Tampa Bay Times/TNS [Original caption: Four citizen-led petitions with proposals to update Dallas’ charter hit the 20,000 valid signature threshold to make it on the Nov. 5 election ballot, including one that would ban police officers from arresting or citing people carrying less than four ounces of marijuana.] As of Tuesday, students 21 and older can now legally purchase marijuana in Ohio.

Dispensary sales of recreational marijuana began Tuesday; possession and usage still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus

Georgia State

Douglas, GA

Daily Coffee Press

Last week, a 32-year-old was arrested on trafficking charges after allegedly fleeing from a traffic stop and abandoning the vehicle with a child in the passenger seat. The chase resulted in the discovery of 230 grams of methamphetamine, which the suspect allegedly threw out while fleeing on foot. According to local detectives, the vehicle the suspect was driving was registered to NFL football player Tyreek Hill.

Man Driving Vehicle Registered to Tyreek Hill Arrested on Drug Trafficking Charges in Douglas

Virginia State

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Kentucky Vibes.net

Disclaimer: This article was written with the help of A.I. software. On July 28, 2024, a TikTok video posted by Erica W., known as @tasteofmelanin on the platform, garnered significant attention after she exposed disturbing racist decorations in an Airbnb rental. The incident occurred in a rental property that Erica had booked, although the exact location remains unspecified. The video has since gone viral, prompting widespread concern and leading to the removal of the listing from Airbnb's platform.

Airbnb Listing Taken Down After Black Woman Finds Hanging Monkeys and Cotton Used As Decor

Atlanta, GA

A 40-year-old man has been sentenced to over 28 years in prison for distributing significant amounts of fentanyl and other controlled substances to dealers in the Middle Georgia region. Authorities revealed that investigators uncovered evidence linking the drugs provided by the defendant, 40-year-old Lagary Williams, also known as "Frog," from Atlanta, to a fatal overdose.

Atlanta Man Sentenced to 28 Years for Supplying Deadly Fentanyl Linked to Fatal Overdose

Florida State

Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

Jacksonville Sheriff T.K. Waters said he will consider more DUI patrols if voters legalize recreational marijuana use in Florida. Voters will consider Amendment 3 in November. It would allow adults 21 or older to possess, purchase or use marijuana products and marijuana accessories for non-medical purposes.

More DUI patrols possible if marijuana issue passes

A permanent marker will be erected to honor the victims of the racist mass shooting nearly a year ago at a Dollar General store in the New Town community. City Council approved the marker 17-0 on Tuesday night.

Marker will honor victims of racist Dollar General shooting

Salem, OH

Northern Kentucky Tribune

Every day, 8-year-old Emma sits in a small garden outside her grandmother’s home in Salem, Ohio, writing letters to her mom and sometimes singing songs her mother used to sing to her.

Thousands of parents die of overdoses; advocates say their kids need more help

Fresno, CA

Fox News

The operator of an illegal biolab in Central California is facing additional charges of conspiracy and wire fraud after a federal grand jury returned a 12-count superseding indictment.

Federal authorities file additional charges against Chinese-linked biolab in Central California

The CDC has issued a health advisory to clinicians and public health authorities due to the increase of Oropouche virus cases in the Americas. The cases are originating from endemic areas in the Amazon basin as well as new areas in South America and the Caribbean, according to an Aug. 16 news release from the agency.

CDC issues Oropouche virus advisory: 8 things to know

Jersey City, NJ

Essex County, NJ

Morristown Minute

NEWARK, N.J. – Efrin Wade, a former correctional officer at Essex County Correctional Facility (ECCF), has admitted to accepting $14,000 in bribes to smuggle contraband, including tobacco and a cell phone, into the facility for inmates. The announcement was made today by U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger.

Correctional Officer Guilty of Smuggling Contraband: $14K in Bribes Accepted

More than half of physicians say productivity-based pay models are unfair and don't truly reflect performance, a Medscape report found. The 2024 "Medscape Physicians and RVUs Report" surveyed 1,005 physicians between March 1 and May 26. Medical billing is based on standardized relative value units. Physician salaries and bonuses are...

59% of physicians find productivity-based pay unfair

Denver, CO

David Heitz

In addition to collecting more than 8,000 used needles in the past year from Denver drug users, the Harm Reduction Action Center passed out 10,000 meth pipes and “snort kits,” according to a newsletter sent to its supporters Thursday. They also connected about 1,700 people to medical, mental health and substance abuse treatment.

Denver group hands out 10K meth pipes, ‘snort kits,’ connects 1,700 to treatment annually

Colorado State

A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

Walgreens has named Tracey Koller as chief merchandising officer and Sharmila Sudhakar as group vice president, head of digital commerce. Walgreens is welcoming two new executives. Tracey Koller is joining as senior vice president and chief merchandising officer, and Sharmila Sudhakar is joining as group vice president and head of Walgreens digital commerce.

Walgreens makes 2 leadership appointments

John Deere recently joined the Freight Logistics Optimization Works program, according to a July LinkedIn post from the federal platform. The data-sharing platform under the Department of Transportation has increased its list of members to 80 as more shippers seek visibility on containerized freight as a way to combat potential supply chain challenges. Other shippers that joined FLOW in the past few months include Ace Hardware and BJ’s Wholesale Club.

FLOW adds John Deere, Ace Hardware to its growing roster

PBS NewsHour

New federal minimum staffing requirements for nursing homes could eventually require facilities that are paid by Medicare to hire tens of thousands of nurses and aides. But, like many industries around the U.S., these facilities are grappling with staffing shortages. Ali Rogin sits down with Jordan Rau, senior correspondent at KFF Health News, for more.

U.S. nursing homes grapple with staffing shortages and requirements

Epic Systems said Friday that its goal is to have its customers live on a government-backed medical records exchange network called TEFCA by 2025. TEFCA launched in December and aims to establish the legal and technical requirements for sharing patients data across hospitals and clinics. By committing to TEFCA, Epic...

Epic Systems is pushing hospital customers to use new federal network for sharing medical records

A Reddit user's post about a flooded Walmart ignited an important conversation about corporate waste and missed opportunities for sustainability. Following a flood at a Walmart store in Surrey, British Columbia, shelves full of seemingly undamaged products were marked for disposal. A concerned shopper reposted images from the Daily Hive on Reddit, showing aisles packed with items labeled "READY TO BE DISPOSED."

Shopper shares frustrating images after fire ignites in Walmart store: 'There's a significant amount of smoke damage throughout the area'

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North Carolina system to buy CHS facility after Novant scraps deal

Statesville, N.C.-based Iredell Health System has signed a definitive agreement to buy Davis Regional Psychiatric Hospital from Franklin, Tenn.-based Community Health Systems in a deal that...

North Carolina system to buy CHS facility after Novant scraps deal

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