North Carolina State

Columbus, OH

In a recent ruling, a Wake County Superior Court judge decided against North Carolina Attorney General Josh Stein regarding the use of $12 million paid by Smithfield Foods since July 2019. The funds, originally part of a $50 million environmental settlement with Smithfield, must now be allocated to North Carolina’s public schools for environmental enhancements.

Judge Rules on Allocation of Smithfield Settlement Funds

The Associated Press

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — A recently shuttered nonprofit operated by the wife of North Carolina Lt. Gov Mark Robinson was “seriously deficient” in its operations, according to a state review examining how it carried out a federally funded meal program helping some child care providers. A letter...

North Carolina review say nonprofit led by lieutenant governor’s wife ‘seriously deficient’

Yancey County, NC

ABC News

A man shot three tree workers while they were clearing trees for a power company before being shot himself by police officers during his arrest, police said.

3 tree workers shot while clearing way for power company before suspect shot by cops

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

Charlotte, NC

Irish Star

Donald Trump has a long history with the U.S. military, and has now suggested that he will fire the country's military generals and replace them with NASCAR drivers

Donald Trump says he'll fire America's military generals and replace them with NASCAR drivers

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

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

Ronkonkoma, NY

The New York Post reveals that two men who died in a plane crash at MacArthur Airport were from Virginia. The men had been visiting friends in Long Island and were returning home when the tragedy occurred.

Life partners from Virginia have been identified as the victims of a New York plane crash

Pennsylvania State

There are now two differing court decisions on the Federal Trade Commission’s ban on noncompete contracts for employees, currently scheduled to take effect on September 4. A judge in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania on Tuesday declined to halt the FTC’s ban, which many in the financial services sector are watching, as it may alter some employment contracts.

Pennsylvania Judge Rejects Challenge to FTC’s Noncompete Ban

Prentiss County, MS

Written with A.I. assistance. According to the Prentiss County Sheriff's Department, on July 11, 2024, deputies Aaron Stolz, Doug Rakestraw, and Investigator Jason Chism conducted a routine check on a vehicle at Jones Cove. The vehicle was found parked in the roadway with its hood raised when deputies approached the scene.

Drug Arrest Made in Prentiss County After Traffic Stop

Washington, DC

Law & Crime

Two two conservative nonprofit groups allegedly moved some $1.1 million around in order to evade accountability for their spending and "mask the true beneficiary of the funds."
The post ‘Grounds for their immediate dissolution’: Complaint says Trump-related nonprofits have been violating federal law to maintain legal defense slush fund for Mark Meadows first appeared on Law & Crime.

'Grounds for their immediate dissolution': Complaint says Trump-related nonprofits have been violating federal law to maintain legal defense slush fund for Mark Meadows

Memphis, TN

Desoto County, MS

Walls, MS

July 16 - The DeSoto County District Attorney’s Office announced today that 21- year-old Jaheem Cunningham of Walls was sentenced to 40 years in prison after pleading guilty Monday in DeSoto County Court to one count of second-degree murder.

Man to be in Prison for 40 years After Pleading Guilty to Murder

All Things NC

North Carolina is home to a rich tradition of local, high-quality meat markets that cater to a variety of tastes and preferences. From traditional butcher shops to specialized stores offering organic and grass-fed options, these markets provide fresh, sustainably sourced meats across the state. Here are some of the best fresh meat markets in North Carolina that have garnered excellent reputations:

Discover the Best Butcher Shops in North Carolina for Fresh Meats

Mississippi State

Jackson, MS

JACKSON, Miss. - In a decisive move today, State Auditor Shad White announced the arrest of Lacosta Lee, a contracted probation officer affiliated with Court Programs, Inc (CPI), on charges of embezzlement. Special Agents from the State Auditor’s Office took Lee into custody following allegations that she misappropriated funds intended for court-ordered fines and fees.

Probation Officer Arrested in Embezzlement Case

Newark, NJ

Morristown Minute

NEWARK, N.J. – An Essex County man has been charged with numerous offenses related to narcotics distribution and firearms trafficking. Kyrell Domnie, 39, of Irvington, known by the alias "Fly Ky," was charged by complaint and appeared before U.S. Magistrate Judge Cathy L. Waldor in Newark federal court on July 17, 2024. He remains detained following the hearing.

Convicted Felon Faces Multiple Narcotics and Firearms Charges

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

Durham, NC

BIN: Black Information Network

Several workers resigned from a restaurant in Durham, North Carolina after the owner repeatedly used the n-word.

Restaurant Workers Quit After White Owner Repeatedly Says N—r

Roanoke, VA

Daily Detroit News reports that bedbugs can be transported during travel, and studies suggest that residents in the Commonwealth are hesitant to report or talk about bedbug infestations.

Richmond, Roanoke, and Norfolk, Virginia, are alleged to have a high level of bedbugs

Shenandoah, PA

The Shenandoah (PA) Sentinel

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

Police Log, 7/10/2024

NewsBreak

Judge rules against NC AG in Smithfield Foods settlement case

RALEIGH — A long-running legal dispute involving $12 million paid by Smithfield Foods to the state since July 2019 has ended, with a judge ruling against...

Judge rules against NC AG in Smithfield Foods settlement case

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