North Carolina State

Durham County, NC

Dolly Parton’s beloved Dollywood has suddenly closed down without prior notice. Located in the heart of the Great Smoky Mountains, Dollywood is the eponymous theme park co-owned by country music icon Dolly Parton. Since opening in 1986, the park has grown into one of Tennessee’s most popular attractions, blending the traditional crafts, food, and music of Appalachia with thrill rides such as Lightning Rod, Wild Eagle, Blazing Fury, and Big Bear Mountain.

Dollywood Shuts Down Entire Theme Park Effective Immediately

Pennsylvania State

Bethel Park, PA

The FBI continues to search for a motive after identifying the man who authorities said tried to assassinate former President Donald Trump at a Pennsylvania rally. Authorities identified the shooter as Thomas Matthew Crooks, 20, of Bethel Park, Pennsylvania. He was killed by at least one Secret Service sharpshooter after firing multiple shots at Trump at a campaign rally on July 13 in Butler, authorities said.

New details emerge on alleged shooter at Trump rally

New York City, NY

Erie County, NY

The Independent

 At least six tornadoes touched down in New York state on Wednesday as the remnants of Hurricane Beryl battered the east coast. The twisters struck in the western part of the state, close to Buffalo. The town of Eden was placed under a state of emergency after a tornado ripped through farms and left animals injured, according to Erie County’s Executive Mark Poloncarz.“Thankfully there are no reports of human injuries,” he wrote on X, adding that immediate clean up would occur in hard-hit areas.One video showed the roof torn off a home in Arkwright, a town in Chautauqua County.More...

Tornadoes touch down in New York as hurricane Beryl’s remnants reach east coast

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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

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Can You Flash Your Headlights to Warn Other Drivers About Speed Traps?. Flashing headlights can serve as a signal to other drivers that law enforcement is nearby, often warning of speed traps or sobriety checkpoints.

Is it legal to flash your headlights to warn drivers of speed traps? What Drivers should now

Clarke County, MS

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Mississippi News Group

In a tragic turn of events, 14-year-old Chquese Porter has been denied bond following his formal charging as an adult in the shooting death of 12-year-old Caleb Bender. The incident occurred around 1:00 am on June 29th, 2024, at a residence on River Rd near the intersection of Leola St in the Town of Stonewall, according to a press release from the Clarke County Sheriff.

Bond Denied for 14-Year-Old Charged with Murder in Clarke County

New Hampshire State

Meteorologist Joe Cioffi

This is going to be the last day of a heatwave that has coverned much of the Northeast and Northern Mid Atlantic states and it is going ot be the worst day! Hot temperatures of 95 to 100 degrees will be common in a stretch from Washington DC to Philadelphia and New York City. Humidity leves will be off the wall making for extreme discomfort. To top it off we have thunderstorms and severe weather risk which is exceptionally elevated in parts of New England. The risk for severe storms covers the Eastern US from Virginia to Maine.

Widespread severe storms, tornado risk, extreme heat! A brutal Sunday Northeast, Mid Atlantic

Wyoming State

WyoFile

Caitlin Tan wanted to breed her childhood horse, JP, because she’s been “amazing” — the type of animal any equestrian would be lucky to have once in a lifetime. Having access to coveted bloodlines increased the allure. Via the Miller Ranch, she could pair her 18-year-old mare with a stud descendent of Playboy’s Buck Fever.

Cream of the crop: a cremello foal is born in Wyoming

Coral Gables, FL

Edmond Thorne

Tragic End for South Florida Hispanic Building Tycoon Sergio Pino. Fort Lauderdale, FL - In a shocking turn of events, prominent South Florida homebuilder Sergio Pino was found dead in his Coral Gables home on Tuesday morning. The Miami-Dade County Medical Examiner's Office confirmed that Pino died from an apparent suicide.

South Florida Tycoon Dead After FBI Raids on Homes and Office

Wisconsin State

TIME

The National Weather Service has warned of record temperatures over parts of the Midwest, Ohio Valley, and Mid-Atlantic.

U.S. Cities That Will Be Hit Hardest By the 'Heat Dome'

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?

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

Texas State

Angry Ben

Tropical Depression #1 Has Formed, Flooding Rains Likely in Texas. Good morning everyone. We continue to watch a tropical pattern that remains stubborn from the Gulf of Mexico, across Florida, and into the Atlantic off of the Bahamas. This is the second phase of this pattern that we have been talking about for almost 2 weeks.

Tropical Storm Alberto to Form in the Gulf of Mexico, Impact to be Felt in Texas & Louisiana

Shenandoah, PA

The Shenandoah (PA) Sentinel

NORTHERN SCHUYLKILL – The following is a collection of police incidents reported by local law enforcement...
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Police Log, 7/10/2024

South Carolina State

USA TODAY

The National Hurricane Center on Friday is continuing to track a tropical disturbance off the coast of South Carolina.

National Hurricane Center tracking a system off South Carolina coast after Beryl dissipates

West Virginia State

National Weather Force

Scattered severe thunderstorms are expected in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic, posing risks of damaging winds, hail, and a few tornadoes. For detailed information on timing, impacts, and more, refer below.

Destructive Gusty Winds, Hail & Tornado Threat; Northeast and Mid-Atlantic; June 30, 2024

A former Jacksonville police officer pleaded guilty Tuesday to enticement of a minor to engage in unlawful sexual activity, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office. Josue Garriga III, 34, faces a mandatory penalty of 10 years to life in federal prison and must register as a sex offender. A sentencing date has not been set.

Former cop pleads guilty to enticing 17-year-old girl

When approaching an intersection as the traffic light turns yellow, drivers face the decision to either stop or proceed through the intersection. While stopping is the safer option to avoid potential crashes, many drivers may choose to proceed to reach their destinations faster. Here’s what you need to know about the legality of running a yellow light in North Carolina.

Can you drive through a yellow light in North Carolina or should you stop? Here’s the law

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The lucky winner had recently moved to the state shortly before scoring a huge lottery prize.

North Carolina Man Celebrates Huge Lottery Win That Came 'At A Good Time'

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Flash flood watch canceled across central NC, including Wake, Durham counties

RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — A flash flood warning was issued for several counties during a Level 2 Alert Day across central North Carolina on Thursday. The...

Flash flood watch canceled across central NC, including Wake, Durham counties

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