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People and Places - Week of July 12, 2024
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services will welcome 100 new U.S. citizens, including five members of the military, during a special Independence Day naturalization ceremony at Mount Vernon on July 4. The ceremony was part of USCIS’ Independence Day celebration of our nation’s 248th birthday and the anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. The 100 citizenship candidates originate from the following 54 countries: Afghanistan, Algeria, Argentina, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belgium, Bolivia, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Estonia, Ethiopia, Germany, Ghana, Guinea, Honduras, India, Iran, Ireland, Italy, Jamaica, Jordan, Kenya, Kosovo, Mexico, Mongolia, Morocco, Nepal, Netherlands, Nicaragua, Pakistan, Panama, Peru, Portugal, Russia, Serbia, Sierra Leon, Somalia, South Korea, Spain, Sudan, Syria, Thailand, United Kingdom, Venezuela, Vietnam and Yemen.
Bob Good files for recount after falling behind in GOP primary
Rep. Bob Good (R-VA) filed for a recount in the GOP primary for Virginia’s 5th Congressional District after the GOP incumbent lost by just 374 votes last month. Good’s campaign filed for the recount on Thursday, just one week after the state certified state Sen. John McGuire’s victory over the incumbent. McGuire won after receiving […]
CDC Warns of Deadly Virus Reported in Indiana and Tennessee
The Centers for Disease Control has released information about West Nile Virus and areas with human infections and pools testing positive. I can tell you from experience that there are plenty of illnesses out there right now. Not only is the regular cold still a thing, but the flu, strep throat, RSV, and COVID are all on the rise. Personally, I have had something lingering since mid-June.
Local plant experts offer lawn, garden solutions for heat
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — Friday marks the 21st day of high temperatures hitting 90 degrees or hotter in the Tri-Cities, but local plant experts say there are plenty of ways to help your plants beat the heat. University of Tennessee Agriculture Extension Agent Adam Watson told News Channel 11 the key to keeping gardens, […]
Local farmers markets and federal program join forces to fight child food insecurity
ELIZABETHTON, Tenn. (WCYB) — According to Second Harvest Food Bank, one in four children is experiencing food insecurity in the region. Now, local farmers markets are partnering up with the federal government to combat this issue with a program called Sun Bucks. It's designed to be used just like...
15 Tennesseans charged in organized drug trafficking scheme including fentanyl, meth
MEMPHIS, Tenn.--A multi-agency investigation has resulted in federal charges for fifteen Tennesseans accused of taking part in an organized drug trafficking scheme. The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF), FBI, USPS, Memphis Police Department, Bartlett Police Department, and Shelby County Sheriff's Office all took part in the case. According to the Department of Justice (DOJ), a federal grand jury has charged 15 people accused of distributing fentanyl, methamphetamine, and marijuana throughout the Memphis area.
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