North Carolina State

Mountain View, CA

Girls Varsity Red Race Sep 7, 2024 Boys Varsity White Race Sep 7, 2024.

Middle School Girls 4K

-- North Carolina's best teams and individuals battled at Friday Night Lights officially kicking off the first big weekend of the cross country season. 4000 athletes competed from the Middle School 2 Miles at 5:10 with the Championship races wrapping up after 10 PM ahead of fireworks. In the girls...

Kasey Dingman Runs Second Fastest FNL Time Ever In 17:46

Hillsborough County, FL

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Brandon, FL

Uncovering Florida

The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office (HCSO) has arrested Avery Rhodes, a 15-year-old student at Bloomingdale High School, for allegedly making threats to "shoot up" the school on social media, according to an official release shared by the department this evening.

15-Year-Old Student Arrested for Threatening Hillsborough County School Shooting

Kentucky State

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Jefferson County, KY

Louisville, KY

Northern Kentucky Tribune

Federal, state and local public health officials have confirmed the first case of the Oropouche virus in Kentucky and Jefferson County in a person who had returned to Louisville after traveling to the Caribbean.

Health officials report first case of Oropouche virus, aka ‘Sloth Fever,’ confirmed in Kentucky

Salem, OH

Every day, 8-year-old Emma sits in a small garden outside her grandmother’s home in Salem, Ohio, writing letters to her mom and sometimes singing songs her mother used to sing to her.

Thousands of parents die of overdoses; advocates say their kids need more help

Starting in late September, the federal government will relaunch its at-home COVID-19 test program that makes every U.S. household eligible for four free COVID-19 tests to be sent directly to their home.

Every household can get four free COVID-19 tests by mail, starting late September

Georgia State

Daily Coffee Press

According to officials with the Southern District of Georgia, two recently unsealed federal indictments have charged 23 defendants in a series of broad conspiracies involving the use of drones to smuggle methamphetamine, marijuana, and cell phones into state prisons in Georgia.

23 Defendants Charged in Federal Indictments for Drone-Smuggling Drug Operation in Georgia

Kansas State

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Missouri State

CJ Coombs

According to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC), 1,467 children have been reported missing in the U.S. since January 1, 2024, a drop since the figure of 1,533 previously reported. That drop indicates 66 cases were resolved.

15 missing children in Missouri since June 2024: some cases resolved and more added

Colorado State

Denver, CO

David Heitz

They're shaped like a potato and tend to bake in hot weather, biologists say. That's why you will find cheeky little pikas in Colorado's mountains. But climate change could cause these critters' numbers to dwindle, according to wildlife experts. Like polar bears, Pikas may predict warmer temperatures, scientists say.

Potato-shaped critter visible now may predict climate change in Colorado

Wyoming State

WyoFile

Update: U.S. Highway 26/287 reopened Friday morning. The Wyoming Department of Transportation closed U.S. Highway 26/287 over Togwotee Pass on Thursday afternoon in response to the heat- and wind-driven expansion of the Fish Creek Fire.

Rapidly growing Fish Creek Fire closes highway 26/287 over Togwotee Pass

South Carolina State

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Beaufort, SC

Explore Beaufort SC

Earlier this month, Travel + Leisure magazine published its list of the Top Twelve Best Small Towns to Live in the U.S., and there's onlt one town in South Carolina that made the list.

Beaufort is the only town in South Carolina named on list of Best Small Towns to Live in the U.S.

Virginia State

Town Talks

More than 1.5 million workers, or roughly 28% of North Carolina's workforce, earn less than $17 per hour, according to new data from Oxfam. Why it matters: This figure is notably higher than the national average of 23.2%, with Oxfam suggesting that North Carolina’s decision not to raise its minimum wage has contributed to the disparity.

Blacks and Hispanics in North Carolina Earn Lower Wages than Whites

Southlake, TX

Caden Leonard (Southlake Carroll) was once the new kid on the block who as a young runner caught a lot of buzz. After winning the UIL 6A state title last fall and the 1,600m on the track, he is still a hot topic and a magnet in any race. Getting...

Watch: Caden Leonard, Ruel Newberry Sub 15-Min Battle

Lubbock, TX

We previewed the Lubbock ISD Inv. on Friday. The meet is essentially a Region 1 preview and state meet hopefuls along with state meet returners were getting their first look of the season of the course. The Mae Simmons Park course had a couple of course modifications in the past...

Meet Recap: Lubbock ISD Inv

Marion, TX

Ava Jarrell would throw down her fastest 5K so far this season with a 17:16.5 to win the Marion Invitational.

Girls Elite Race

Marshfield, MA

Dianna Carney

A beloved festival is returning for another year of delicious food, local vendors, and family-friendly fun! Marshfield Lobsterfest, which began in 2019 as a way to support local lobstermen and showcase the natural beauty of Marshfield, has become an annual event that draws visitors from near and far!

Don't Miss Marshfield Lobsterfest: Live Music, Delicious Food & More

Fremont County, WY

Moran, WY

Firefighting crews extinguished eight spot blazes that jumped U.S. 26/287 over Togwotee Pass — the highway barrier between the Fish Creek Fire and 23 summer homes and Brooks Lake Lodge on Tuesday, an official said.

Crews hold Togwotee Pass highway barrier between Fish Creek Fire, lodge and homes

Tennessee State

Watch Kavi Gibson win Friday Night Lights Championship race in 15:19!. In the true season opener for the 2024 cross country season here in North Carolina, the best teams and individuals the state has to offer came together for an early season battle of attrition in the marquee championship race.

Kavi Gibson Wins Friday Night Lights In 15:19!

Savannah, GA

The Current GA

No member of the mostly enraptured audience at Enmarket Arena on Thursday better exemplified the hopes that Kamala Harris’ candidacy has aroused in many Georgians than Beverly Hollis-Breck, a “born and bred” Savannahian.

Kamala Harris woos Savannah, but can she win Georgia

Baton Rouge, LA

New Orleans, LA

BROTHER MARTIN'S SENIORS TOOK TIME FOR A PICTURE BEFORE SATURDAY'S BAYOU BOOGIE. The more things change, the more they stay the same. As the 2024 Louisiana high school cross country opened up on Saturday, it was two familiar teams dominating the first big meet of the season at St. Michael's Bayou Boogie Classic at Baton Rouge's Highland Park. Brother Martin had four of the top five finishers in the boys division to help them to a score of 19, and St. Joseph's Academy, who scored 23 points, was equally as dominant with six of the top nine finishers in the girls' division.

Brother Martin, SJA Get Down and Dirty at Bayou Boogie!

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High School Boys' 400m 4A, Finals 2

High School Girls' 400m 4A - Wc, Finals 1 May 17, 2024. High School Mixed 400m Unified, Finals 1 May 17, 2024. Parkland Breaks North Carolina...

High School Boys' 400m 4A, Finals 2

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