Minnesota State

Rochester, MN

Columbus, OH

Virginia State

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Virginia Beach, VA

Margaret Minnicks

On Monday, August 26, CNN reported that Red Lobster locations are scheduled to close within the coming days as part of its ongoing bankruptcy proceedings. A recent court filing shows that the company is rejecting the leases of 23 locations by Saturday, August 31. That means the 23 restaurants will join over 100 Red Lobster restaurants closed earlier this summer. The chain will then have only about 500 outlets left. That's a big decrease from the 650 it had last year.

Red Lobster is closing another 23 restaurants within days, and three of them are in Virginia

Hawaii State

A U.S. soldier has been placed in custody for the disappearance of his wife, according to the Army. Pfc. Dewayne Arthur Johnson II is in military pretrial confinement in Hawaii, more than two weeks after his wife, Mischa Mabeline Kaalohilani Johnson, went missing. “Our efforts remain focused on locating Mischa,...

US soldier detained over pregnant wife’s disappearance in Hawaii

Coffee County, GA

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Last week, two individuals from Coffee County were charged with trafficking methamphetamine following a search at a residence on Willacoochee Highway. On August 13, detectives with the Coffee County Drug Unit conducted an operation involving Charles Black, which led to a search of his residence on Willacoochee Highway. According to the report, Black left his residence before the warrant was served and was subsequently detained.

Two Charged with Trafficking Methamphetamine After Search in Coffee County

Illinois State

Springfield, IL

Have you ever wondered what it was like to walk in the footsteps of Abraham Lincoln? Lincoln Home National Historic Site in Springfield, Illinois, offers a unique glimpse into the life of one of America's most beloved presidents. This historic site preserves the only home Lincoln ever owned, where he lived with his family before moving to the White House. Visitors can tour the beautifully restored house, explore the surrounding neighborhood, and learn about Lincoln's journey from a humble lawyer to a national leader. Whether you're a history buff or just curious about Lincoln's life, this site provides a fascinating look into the past.

Lincoln Home National Historic Site – Illinois’ Presidential Residence

Woodstock, VT

Travel + Leisure

Woodstock, Vermont, which claims the moniker, “America’s Prettiest Town,” lures leaf peepers to the area every fall.

Travelers Say This Tiny Town Is the Best Place to Visit in the Fall — and It’s Nicknamed ‘America’s Prettiest Town’

Los Angeles County, CA

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Herbie J Pilato

[Note: The quotes and commentary that appear in this article are from an interview the author conducted with David White in 1989.]. Actor David White, who died in 1991, found great success for his best-known and likable performance as the devious advertising executive Larry Tate on the classic TV sitcom,Bewitched (ABC, 1964-1972).

'Bewitched' Actor David White Forever Mourned the Tragic Pan Am/Lockerbie Death of His Son

Maryland State

Timonium, MD

CBS Baltimore

BALTIMORE -- There's a ride for everyone at the Maryland State Fair in Timonium. "It goes up and down and then up and down," 6-year-old Trevor Hornsby from Glen Burnie said. "It was a little bit fun and then it goes up and that was the scary part!" This year, you'll find five new exciting rides in Kiddie Land. "It was like I was flying on an airplane," said Hunter White, a 7-year-old from Parkville. At the state fair there's a chance for everyone to take home a prize. "I went to the water gun game where you have to shoot the water in a...

Maryland State Fair returns to Timonium with thrills for all ages

Kentucky State

Pinehurst, NC

Town Talks

Choosing the right place to retire involves balancing affordability, access to healthcare, and proximity to loved ones. But safety is also crucial, especially for older adults.

Lovely North Carolina City Was Just Crowned America’s Safest Place To Retire

North Carolina State

Labor Day is just around the corner, and if you're still finalizing vacation plans or contemplating a last-minute getaway, North Carolina has plenty of options for you. Whether you're planning a road trip with the family or a solo adventure, an extended weekend outside of the city might be just what you need.

North Carolina Beach Town is the Best Labor Day Weekend Getaway in the State

According to Only In Your State, Virginia's Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel is the longest bridge-tunnel complex in the world. "The Chesapeake Bay Bridge–Tunnel (CBBT, officially the Lucius J. Kellam Jr. Bridge–Tunnel) is a 17.6-mile bridge–tunnel that crosses the mouth of the Chesapeake Bay between Delmarva and Hampton Roads in the U.S. state of Virginia. It opened in 1964, replacing ferries that had operated since the 1930s."

The longest of its kind in the world is the Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel in Virginia

The Lantern

One man is dead after a five-hour standoff with police Sunday morning near Ohio State’s South campus. Credit: Lantern File Photo. One man is dead after an over-five-hour-long barricade standoff with the Columbus Division of Police Sunday morning.

One dead after five-hour standoff with police in the University District Sunday morning

[Stay on top of transportation news: Get TTNews in your inbox.]. Estes has closed on lease purchases for seven terminals across the country that used to belong to the defunct carrier Yellow Corp., the company announced Aug. 22. The Richmond, Va.-based trucking company said the transaction adds a net-positive of...

Estes Purchases Seven Former Yellow Terminals

Actor William Talman was born on February 4, 1915, in Detroit, Michigan, and died from lung cancer in Los Angeles on August 30, 1968. He was best known as District Attorney Hamilton Berger on TV's long-running legal series, Perry Mason (CBS, 1957 to 1966). Berger never won a case on the show, and Talman had legal issues with the law behind the scenes. This is his story.

The Scandals and Heartache of 'Perry Mason' Actor William Talman: 5 Decades After His Tragic Death

Polk County, FL

Fort Meade, FL

Uncovering Florida

The Polk County Sheriff's Office has made an arrest after conducting an investigation into a case of credit card fraud involving 28-year-old Burger King employee, Kellyn Miley. The incident was discussed in detail during this morning's briefing with Sheriff Grady Judd.

Burger King Employee Caught Using Customer's Credit Card for Food at Former Job

West Virginia State

Fox News

West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice lashed out at Democrats and lienholders after a sudden announcement that the Greenbrier resort will be sold at auction in Lewisburg on Aug. 27.

West Virginia governor blames politics for sudden bank auction of $50M resort amid key Senate bid

Alamogordo Conservative Daily

Four Star General Charles Hamilton, who as head of Army Materiel Command oversaw much of the service's logistics operations, wrote a letter to Army Secretary Wormuth on Friday asking to be reinstated. Hamilton, claimed in the letter that he had to intervene in the Army's Command Assessment Program, or CAP, selection last fall because he felt the process is racist and would unfairly handle the selection of a Black subordinate officer.

Suspended Army 4-Star General Charles Hamilton Appeals for Return of Command

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They can’t believe the employee’s response. An attempt at reviewing desserts from Crumbl Cookies took an awkward turn for two TikTokers who weren’t happy with the Oreo cheesecake.

‘They’re doing something wrong’: Crumbl customers ask for a refund after ordering Oreo cheesecake.

Familiar neighborhood mailbox may have been replaced by a new, reinforced receptacle, with security features to prevent theft. People who still use snail-mail may have noticed a new type of mailbox in their neighborhood. Since May 2023, in cities and towns across the country, the U.S. Postal Service has been installing higher-security collection boxes to prevent mail theft.

Postal Service addressing crime with new mailboxes

Colorado State

David Heitz

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

Washington, DC

Hollywood Unlocked

A gay man has alleged that several employees at a Shake Shack in Washington, D.C., assaulted him after he kissed his boyfriend while they were waiting for their order.  Christian Dingus, 28, opened up about the traumatic experience to NBC News and stated that he and his partner, along with friends, were at the Dupont ... Read more

Man Says He Was Assaulted by Shake Shack Employees in D.C. After Kissing His Boyfriend Inside Restaurant

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TSA projects busiest Labor Day travel period on record; what that means for Minnesota

(ABC 6 News) – The TSA has announced it’s expecting the busiest Labor Day travel period (Thursday, August 29 through Wednesday, September 4) it’s ever seen,...

TSA projects busiest Labor Day travel period on record; what that means for Minnesota

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