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Brigid Pfeifer

There were a number of celebrities who passed away within the past week, including two notable actresses: Shelley Duvall and Shannen Doherty. Shelley Duvall passed away on Thursday July 11th at her home in Blanco, Texas. The cause of death was complications from diabetes and news of her death was confirmed by her partner Dan Gilroy.

Two Beloved Hollywood Actresses Have Passed Away This Week

Lancaster County, PA

NewsByJoshua

Fans of Frisco's Chicken were left reeling as the beloved Peruvian-style eatery announced the closure of all its locations in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. The chain, known for its delicious food and strong community values, posted a heartfelt note on its doors, informing customers of the devastating news.

Favorite Chicken Chain Suddenly Closes All Stores, Heartfelt Message Found on Doors

New York City, NY

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Cheryl E Preston

Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

Mississippi State

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Booneville, MS

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BOONEVILLE, MS - According to the Booneville Mississippi Police Department, two individuals have been arrested in connection with a recent burglary incident, following a detailed investigation.

Police Respond to Burglary Incident; Two Arrested and Charged

California State

In a concerning trend for California, numerous large companies are gearing up for significant layoffs, affecting thousands of workers across various industries. According to the WARN Tracker, California has seen a staggering 37,086 WARN layoffs this year alone, impacting 713 businesses statewide.

Concerns Rise as Massive Layoffs Hit California

Henrico County, VA

Sandston, VA

In Touch Weekly

16 & Pregnant star Autumn Crittendon’s death is openly being investigated by police after a report was completed by a local coroner, In Touch can confirm. The Henrico County Police Department responded to a home in Sandston, Virginia, on Saturday, July 20, at approximately 3:15 p.m. for a medical emergency involving an unresponsive adult woman.

’16 and Pregnant’ Alum Autumn Crittendon’s Death Leads Police and Coroner to Open Investigation

Colorado State

Huddleston, VA

The Independent

A teenager has tragically died on a July 4 trip in Virginia after he jumped into a lake that may have been electrified, according to police. Jesse Hamric, an 18-year-old from Colorado, was at Smith Mountain Lake in Huddleston – around an hour from Roanoke – with friends on Thursday.According to the Bedford County Sheriff’s Office, Hamric leaped into the lake and appeared to suffer an electrocution near a dock.Two friends who were at the lake with him saw him in distress and jumped in to help him, but felt a shock the moment they hit the water. They managed...

Tragedy on July 4 trip as teen dies after jumping into ‘electrified’ lake

Indiana State

Franklin, IN

A wave of closures is hitting Pizza Hut, a pizza chain known for its iconic slanted-roof buildings, with 6,775 locations feeling the pinch in the tough restaurant industry landscape.

A well-known pizza chain with over 6K locations has begun closing some of its stores

Cluster Springs, VA

WDBJ7 reports there is an update from the Halifax County Sheriff's Office on a teenage girl reported missing on Wednesday morning. Makinzie Page Shelton, 13, appears to have left alone with only a few personal items.

Halifax authorities have a detailed update on missing teen Mackinzie Page Shelton

Virginia State

History Facts lists eight names US parents no longer give their newborns, which you may no longer hear in Virginia. The girls' names are Doris, Gertrude, Mildred, and Judith. I know or have known women with all four names, but they are either baby boomers or boomer parents' ages and someone's grandma or great aunt. Consider the ages of females in Virginia you know with these names.

Eight names parents in Virginia may no longer be giving to their newborns

Chicago, IL

Foodie in Chicago

Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

Wyoming State

WyoFile

The Wyoming Democratic Party is calling on U.S. Rep. Harriet Hageman to apologize for calling Vice President Kamala Harris a diversity, equity and inclusion hire. “It took only three days for Harriet Hageman to disgrace herself on national television by launching a reprehensible and racist attack on Vice President Kamala Harris,” the WDP wrote in a statement .

Wyoming Dems demand Hageman apologize for calling Harris a ‘DEI hire’

Maryland State

Chesapeake, VA

Fox Business

Latoya Burke of Chesapeake, Virginia, won six times in one drawing, after her exact five Pick 5 numbers were drawn. She bought six tickets, winning $180,000.

Virginia woman wins lottery 6 times in one day: 'A little extra fun'

North Carolina State

(TNS) — The worldwide Microsoft computer outage hit the N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles during its busiest season, forcing it to shutter all 115 of its driver’s license offices Friday morning and cancel the morning’s appointments. Altogether, 1,894 customers with appointments were affected, according to the DMV....

Hundreds at N.C. DMVs Stalled in Friday’s CrowdStrike Outage

Gordonsville, VA

If your idea of a small town Virginia getaway includes mountain views, antique shopping, wine tasting, and a bit of history on the side, set your sights for Gordonsville. Situated in the heart of the Commonwealth, just 30 minutes from Charlottesville and an easy drive from both Richmond and Washington, D.C., Gordonsville’s Main Street has a personality all its own. The small business owners that run the boutiques and restaurants dotting the town’s thoroughfare understand that they’re part of something special. “We’re not just here selling beautiful merchandise,” says Laurie Holladay, who’s namesake boutique is a downtown fixture “We’re creating relationships with people.”

15 Things To Do In Gordonsville, Virginia

Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

A man died in police custody Sunday after he was arrested when he scuffled with firefighters and police, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said. Joseph Lawson, 43, was the second person to die in the past week while in police custody. Both were hospitalized at the time they died, the Sheriff’s Office said.

Suspect dies in custody; he’s the second in six days

Town Talks

With construction prevalent across North Carolina, encountering a work zone during your commute is common. The Federal Highway Administration defines a work zone as an area of a highway with construction, maintenance, or utility work activities, marked by signs, barriers, and other devices.

Can you be ticketed for speeding in a North Carolina work zone if no one is working? Here’s the law

West Virginia State

Bath County, VA

As you arrive in Bath County, Virginia, the breathtaking landscapes of the Allegheny Mountains envelop you. For hundreds of years, people have traveled to Bath County to seek solace and respite, staying at the historic Omni Homestead Resort and charming inns. To spend a relaxing weekend in Bath County, there’re several things to do. From soaking in the Warm Springs Pools to a guided hike along 13 waterfalls, there’s something for everyone in Bath County. 

5 Things to Do in Bath County, Virginia 

Virginia Wendy Williams fans, this is your July 2024 update on the former talk show host. Her best friend of 44 years, Regina Schell, has shared recent concerns with TV Show Aces and says she has not seen or talked to Wendy in more than a year.

Wendy Williams fans are worried after her best friend claims not to have heard from her in a year

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Two Virginians killed in plane crash in Long Island, according to AP

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Two Virginians are dead after a plane crash in Long Island, New York, according to the Associated Press. AP reported that 46-year-old...

Two Virginians killed in plane crash in Long Island, according to AP

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