Los Angeles County, CA

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Herbie J Pilato

[Note: Unless otherwise indicated, the commentary and quotes in this article are from the author's interview with those mentioned.]. Elizabeth Montgomery was one of the most popular actors from the 1950s to her unfortunate passing from cancer in 1995. Before, during, and after her benchmark Emmy-nominated role as twitch-witch Samantha Stephens on TV's Bewitched (ABC, 1964-1972), Montgomery made over 200 additional appearances in other weekly shows, TV-movies, and feature films.

'Bewitched' Star Elizabeth Montgomery Received Death Threats for Protesting the Vietnam War

Colorado 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

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

Douglas, GA

Daily Coffee Press

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

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

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Jefferson County, WV

West Virginia Watch

The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals released an order this week upholding a lower court’s decision to remove two Jefferson County commissioners from office due to their refusal to attend meetings or perform their obligatory duties as elected officials. The order came after former Jefferson County Commissioners Jennifer Krouse and Tricia Jackson filed an […]

WV Supreme Court upholds decision to remove two Jefferson County commissioners from office

Los Angeles, CA

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')

Georgia State

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

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

In a recent decision by the United States District Court, the plaintiffs visited a shopping center while on vacation. During their visit, they were assaulted in the parking garage. The defendant in the case was the security contractor responsible for the garage during the relevant period. The plaintiffs had made...

Security Contractor Cleared of Liability in Mall Carjacking

Springboro, OH

SPRINGBORO, Ohio (WKEF) -- A Springboro Schools bus was involved in a crash Thursday morning, the district announced on social media. Springboro Schools posted on Facebook that bus No. 2 was involved in a crash with another vehicle about 8 a.m. Aug. 22 near the high school on State Route 741.

Springboro school bus involved in crash Thursday morning

Reuters

(Reuters) - A U.S. appeals court on Friday tossed out several natural gas pipeline safety standards adopted by President Joe Biden's administration following industry criticism about the massive costs on pipeline operators.

US appeals court scraps natural gas pipeline safety standards

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

South Carolina State

Colleton County, SC

RadarOnline

A new murder trial could be taking place for convicted killer Alex Murdaugh after the South Carolina Supreme Court overruled a previous ruling about jury tampering in Murdaugh’s case, RadarOnline.com can reveal.Attorneys for the convicted killer argued that former Colleton County Clerk Rebecca Hill tampered with the jurors during the original March 2023 trial that ended with Murdaugh found guilty of murdering his wife and son, Front Page Detectives reported.During the trial, Hill reportedly told jurors “not to be fooled” by Murdaugh’s own emotional testimony in hopes that he would be convicted to help her make money from her self-published...

South Carolina Supreme Court Rules Convicted Killer Alex Murdaugh May Get New Trial Amid Jury Tampering Allegations

Court TV

The involvement of the Adelson family in the murder of Dan Markel is investigated in this episode with Vinnie Politan. (8/14/24)
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Alex Murdaugh’s Appeal to be Heard by SC Supreme Court

Appling County, GA

A 40-year-old man from Appling County, Christopher Eric Stone, with a significant criminal history, was recently sentenced to over five years in prison after pleading guilty to possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute, according to officials from the Department of Justice.

Georgia Man Sentenced to Over 5 Years for in Federal Prison for Meth Distribution

North Carolina State

Southern Pines, NC

(CN) — The Fourth Circuit found Monday that a Black minister who was arrested and held on a $5 million bond after helping community members file complaints against the local police department was arrested without probable cause. Police officers in the town of Southern Pines, North Carolina, arrested Lee...

North Carolina father arrested over son’s drugs can sue cops who withheld evidence, appeals court rules

Cincinnati, OH

CINCINNATI (WKRC) - Kings Island has officially announced when the upcoming holiday events will be held at the park. They will all be on select weekends. Halloween Haunt will be held from Sept. 20 through Nov. 2, and Tricks and Treats will be held from Sept. 22 to Nov. 3. Additionally, Winterfest will be held from Nov. 29 to Dec. 31.

Kings Island announces dates for upcoming holiday events

Kettering, OH

DAYTON, Ohio (WKEF) -- A man accused of tampering with evidence in the case of his father's remains found in a storage unit asked the judge on Tuesday for a delay in the trial proceedings. The defense attorney for 52-year-old Edgar Keiter Jr. said they had recently received additional documents...

Judge approves delay of court proceedings for man accused in father's severed legs case

New York Post

Convicted killer Alex Murdaugh may soon be getting a new murder trial after the South Carolina Supreme Court overruled a previous ruling that a court official tampered with the jury.

Murdaugh’s attorneys argued that former Colleton County Clerk Rebecca Hill tampered with the jury during the original six-week trial in March 2023, when Murdaugh was found guilty of gunning down his wife and son on their multimillion-dollar estate. 

Murdaugh, who was mired in financial woes and allegations of stealing millions of dollars from his law firm, was on trial for fatally shooting his wife, Maggie Murdaugh, and their 22-year-old son Paul...

Alex Murdaugh could face new murder trial as South Carolina Supreme Court drops bombshell decision

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St. Paris police chief pleads not guilty after arrest at Champaign County Fair

CHAMPAIGN COUNTY, Ohio (WKEF) -- The St. Paris police chief, who was arrested earlier this month for reportedly wearing a handgun and his badge while off-duty...

St. Paris police chief pleads not guilty after arrest at Champaign County Fair

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