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Big cities are known for their hustle and bustle, drawing people in who crave excitement, variety, and entertainment. But bigger isn’t always better, or at least not for Raleigh, North Carolina.

North Carolina City Named The Most Boring Town in the State

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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

Virginia State

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

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

North Carolina State

Swain County, NC

Life expectancy is influenced by various factors, with about 25% determined by genetics, according to the National Library of Medicine. Health habits like a balanced diet, not smoking, and staying active can add over a decade to your life, per NIH research. However, environment and community also play a significant role.

These are the Counties with the shortest life expectancy in North Carolina

A man out on probation for drug charges less than a year ago and a woman from Douglas were recently arrested following a search at a local apartment. On August 7, 2024, at around 1:00 PM, Detectives from the Coffee County Sheriff's Office Drug Unit were conducting a proactive narcotics patrol in Douglas. During their patrol, a detective spotted 30-year-old Christopher Lamar Hawkins, who had outstanding warrants for fleeing police and methamphetamine possession, driving a white 2021 Kia Sorento. Hawkins was stopped in front of apartment 203/204 on N Wheeler Ave, where two detectives approached him. Breanna Henderson, 33, then came out of apartment 203 to "investigate what was going on with Hawkins" and appeared to whisper with Hawkins during his arrest. The report states that Henderson, who temporarily lived with Hawkins, began whispering with him "presumably about nefarious activities due to Hawkins's previous history with drug distribution and evading law enforcement."

Douglas Man and Woman Arrested Following Drug Bust and Search at Apartment

Stephenville, TX

Oxygen

After six years of marriage, Susan Woods was ready to start a new life — but she never got the chance to. Susan, 30, was discovered dead in the bathroom of her the Stephenville, Texas home by her father on July 28, 1987 amid her divorce, after she failed to show up to work for two days.

Texas Woman Found Slumped Over Bathtub, Dead and with Her Hands Tied Behind Her Back

Kannapolis, NC

Fox News

Ramone Jamarr Alston, the "Christmas Day Killer" who escaped custody Tuesday morning and ran off into the woods near UNC Hillsborough Hospital, has been recaptured.

North Carolina manhunt for escaped murderer ends more than 100 miles away, woman also arrested

Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

A historic marker could be erected to honor the victims of the racist mass shooting at the Dollar General store in Jacksonville’s New Town neighborhood nearly a year ago. If approved by the Jacksonville City Council, a marker would be installed at Kings Road and Canal Street on Aug. 25, a day before the first anniversary of the shooting, when a white gunman took the lives of three Black people.

Memorial considered to honor Dollar General victims

Luke Goodwin, beloved for his YouTube channel “I Will Not Be Defeated“, has passed away after courageously facing a rare form of cancer. He was only 35. Luke passed away peacefully at home on August 2, surrounded by his family. His wife, Beckey, shared the news in a heartfelt YouTube video titled “Little update on our warrior.”

YouTube Star Luke Goodwin Dead at 35, Cause of Death Revealed

WTQR Q104.1

The recall comes after consumer reports of metal wire found inside the products.

Frozen Food Recalled In North Carolina For Possible 'Metal' Contamination

Charlotte, NC

We all like to think we're tidy, with our moms' voices reminding us to make our beds, do the dishes, and clean the bathrooms. But sometimes, we fall short. Did you know that more than 1.57 million Americans live without a toilet or tap at home? The lack of basic water sanitation costs the U.S. economy $8.58 billion every year, according to a report produced by DigDee.

North Carolina City Has Been Named Among The 'Dirtiest' In America

Denver, CO

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

Honolulu, HI

HONOLULU (HI Now) - Enjoy a leisurely walk around Pearlridge Mall at your own pace at the Senior Citizens Fun Walk & Informational Fair on Friday, September 13 from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.! The fun walk is intended for kupuna ages 55 and older. Everyone is welcome to the informational fair sponsored by Generations Magazine.

Senior Citizens Fun Walk

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Michigan State

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has upgraded July’s recall of Jalapenos, green peppers and green beans to Class I, the agency's highest threat level. A Class I recall means there is “a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to a product could cause serious adverse health consequences or death.”

ALDI vegetable recall upgraded to highest threat level

Sharpsburg, NC

The Mirror US

The father and partner of a North Carolina woman and her daughter shot the two dead this week before shooting himself in the head in a bloody murder-suicide

'Bright' North Carolina girl, 6, and 'devoted' mom shot dead by child's father in murder-suicide

Los Angeles, CA

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Adam Rich was born on October 12, 1968, lived a troubled life, and died on January 7, 2023, at only 54 years old. This is his story. He lived in the Granada Hills area of Los Angeles with his parents and younger brother. The Rich family resided for a time in Florida where Adam studied acting at the local gym.

A Look Back at the Tragic Life and Death of Former Child Star Adam Rich (TV's 'Eight is Enough')

WyoFile

The woman who shot a video of a hydrothermal explosion in Yellowstone National Park on Tuesday morning told WyoFile she and her family were terrified as the blast sent boiling water and rocks skyward, destroying parts of a boardwalk, its guardrail and a nearby bench.

Yellowstone hydrothermal explosion: ‘We were terrified’

Ohio State

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

Where you live, work, and spend your time greatly impacts your happiness. According to a new study by SmartAsset, Raleigh, North Carolina, ranks 7th among the happiest cities in the U.S.

Why This North Carolina City Is Among the Happiest Places to Live in the U.S

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3 youths caught in two Rocky Mount crime sprees of several car break-ins and thefts; some loot is recovered

ROCKY MOUNT, N.C. (WNCN) — Three juveniles were nabbed after two sprees of breaking into cars and stealing items in Rocky Mount Monday night, officials said....

3 youths caught in two Rocky Mount crime sprees of several car break-ins and thefts; some loot is recovered

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