Harrisonburg, VA

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Georgia State

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Douglas, GA

Daily Coffee Press

Last week, a 32-year-old was arrested on trafficking charges after allegedly fleeing from a traffic stop and abandoning the vehicle with a child in the passenger seat. The chase resulted in the discovery of 230 grams of methamphetamine, which the suspect allegedly threw out while fleeing on foot. According to local detectives, the vehicle the suspect was driving was registered to NFL football player Tyreek Hill.

Man Driving Vehicle Registered to Tyreek Hill Arrested on Drug Trafficking Charges in Douglas

Ohio State

The Lantern

On Tuesday, licensed Ohio dispensaries began legally selling non-medical marijuana to consumers; however, the drug’s possession, growth and/or usage are still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus. Credit: Jefferee Woo/Tampa Bay Times/TNS [Original caption: Four citizen-led petitions with proposals to update Dallas’ charter hit the 20,000 valid signature threshold to make it on the Nov. 5 election ballot, including one that would ban police officers from arresting or citing people carrying less than four ounces of marijuana.] As of Tuesday, students 21 and older can now legally purchase marijuana in Ohio.

Dispensary sales of recreational marijuana began Tuesday; possession and usage still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus

Atlanta, GA

A 40-year-old man has been sentenced to over 28 years in prison for distributing significant amounts of fentanyl and other controlled substances to dealers in the Middle Georgia region. Authorities revealed that investigators uncovered evidence linking the drugs provided by the defendant, 40-year-old Lagary Williams, also known as "Frog," from Atlanta, to a fatal overdose.

Atlanta Man Sentenced to 28 Years for Supplying Deadly Fentanyl Linked to Fatal Overdose

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

Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

A historic marker could be erected to honor the victims of the racist mass shooting at the Dollar General store in Jacksonville’s New Town neighborhood nearly a year ago. If approved by the Jacksonville City Council, a marker would be installed at Kings Road and Canal Street on Aug. 25, a day before the first anniversary of the shooting, when a white gunman took the lives of three Black people.

Memorial considered to honor Dollar General victims

Florida State

The US Sun

A PICKUP driver is spending $1,000 a year to ensure their trucks aren't towed by their HOA in the middle of the night. Drivers thought a new HOA regulation would allow them to use their driveways overnight, but the associations are fighting back. Melissa Siet owns a commercial panel van,...

My HOA is towing vehicles from driveways at night using 1977 loophole – it’s costing me $1k a year to avoid

South Carolina State

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Colleton County, SC

Explore Beaufort SC

Some beachgoers were in for a surprise this week when a bizarre looking prehistoric fish washed ashore in Colleton County along Edisto Beach at Edisto Beach State Park. It turned out to be an atlantic sturgeon.

Rare Atlantic sturgeon washes ashore on South Carolina beach

Denver, CO

In addition to collecting more than 8,000 used needles in the past year from Denver drug users, the Harm Reduction Action Center passed out 10,000 meth pipes and “snort kits,” according to a newsletter sent to its supporters Thursday. They also connected about 1,700 people to medical, mental health and substance abuse treatment.

Denver group hands out 10K meth pipes, ‘snort kits,’ connects 1,700 to treatment annually

Scott County, VA

Fort Blackmore, VA

Watchful Eye

The child abuse and neglect charges against 24-year-old Michael Finley and 19-year-old Hannah Danielle Davidson have been upgraded to murder. As previously reported, the Fort Blackmore couple are accused in the death of Davidson’s 7-week-old baby who, according to Scott County Sheriff’s Office, was “critically injured.”

Scott Co. couple accused for death of infant now facing murder

Orange County, CA

Corcoran, CA

NewSantaAna

CORCORAN – California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) officials are investigating the July 28, 2024, death of an incarcerated person at California Substance Abuse Treatment Facility as a homicide.

Pimp arrested in Orange County killed by an inmate at a state prison

Taunton, MA

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Dianna Carney

A nostalgic 1960s drive-in restaurant in Massachusetts has announced that it will be hosting free movies for the community to enjoy throughout the warmer months! From June until September, the Star Drive-In will be bringing back its "Movies Under The Stars" event, which hosts free movies from all different genres. From fun date night flicks to exciting family-friendly blockbusters, there's sure to be something for everyone!

Taunton Drive-In To Host Free “Movies Under the Stars” During August

North Carolina State

Chapel Hill, NC

Town Talks

A solid education is crucial, often leading to better job opportunities and higher salaries. While educated individuals can be found across the country, some regions have a particularly high concentration of educated residents.

These 2 North Carolina Cities Are The Most Educated In America

Louisiana State

The Hill

As students head back to school for another year, scientists and policymakers are battling over the best morning start times for children and how schedules affect their health and learning. The scientific community has rallied against the 8 a.m. start of the typical U.S. school day, with research showing the...

Students’ back-to-school alarms ring as experts fight for later morning start times

Tampa, FL

Three men and a woman have been arrested on murder charges in connection with the fatal shooting of Charles Jones , a Jacksonville rapper known as Julio Foolio,” outside a hotel in Tampa.

4 arrested in slaying of Jacksonville rapper Julio Foolio

Massachusetts State

Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, has recently introduced a tiny 8lb dog named Bingo who is looking for her forever home. Bingo is a 3-year-old Shih Tzu mix with an adorable appearance and a sweet disposition. However, she needs a patient and understanding owner who recognizes that "dogs are not toys, and not all dogs love to be picked up right away," explains Sandy Paws Rescue Inc. This little lady requires some decompression time upon arriving at her new home to settle in comfortably.

Meet The Sweet Little Lady Looking For Love

Palm Springs, CA

Palm Springs Tribune

On August 15, 2024, at approximately 12:00 PM, officers were dispatched to the 2900 block of Guadalupe Rd after a homeowner, monitoring their property via surveillance video, reported seeing four individuals wearing hooded sweatshirts and face coverings on the property. As officers were en route, the homeowner observed the individuals entering the residence and removing property.

Burglary Suspects Arrested in Palm Springs

Rankin County, MS

Mississippi News Group

Written with artificial intelligence. Carly Gregg, a 14-year-old accused of fatally shooting her mother and injuring her stepfather, appeared in court on Tuesday, August 6. Judge David Morrow waived the 30-day justice hearings typically required for juvenile defendants as Gregg's trial approaches.

Teenager Charged in Rankin County Shooting of Parents Appears in Court

Charlotte, NC

Here we (could) go again.. After making a second landfall in South Carolina, Debby weakened to a tropical storm and now located close to Charlotte, North Carolina. Despite the downgrade, the storm remains a threat, bringing heavy rainfall and tornado watches across North Carolina. Tragically, Debby has claimed six lives, including two in Georgia. Although Debby will soon lose its tropical characteristics, the risk of flooding and tornadoes persists as it moves into other states.

NHC Monitors Potential New Storm That Could Threaten Georgia

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Harrisonburg and JMU police departments to welcome students with annual Knock-and-Talks

HARRISONBURG, Va. (ROCKTOWN NOW) – The Harrisonburg Police Department is collaborating with the James Madison University Police Department and the JMU Office of Student Accountability and...

Harrisonburg and JMU police departments to welcome students with annual Knock-and-Talks

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