New Hampshire State

Reuters

(Reuters) - Ernesto regained hurricane strength on Sunday and the storm was causing dangerous rip currents on beaches along the U.S. East Coast and Canada, the U.S. National Hurricane Center said.

Ernesto becomes a hurricane again, causing dangerous rip currents

New York City, NY

The Associated Press

Even with the storm hundreds of miles offshore, Hurricane Ernesto was still being felt Saturday along much of the U.S. Eastern Seaboard, with dangerous rip currents forcing public beaches to close during one of the final busy weekends of the summer season. The storm’s high surf and swells also contributed to coastal damage, including the collapse of an unoccupied beach house into the water along North Carolina’s narrow barrier islands. Hurricane specialist Philippe Papin from the National Hurricane Center said Ernesto, which made landfall on the tiny British Atlantic territory of Bermuda early Saturday, was a “pretty large” hurricane with a “large footprint of seas and waves” affecting the central Florida Atlantic coastline all the way north to Long Island in New York.  “That whole entire region in the eastern U.S. coastline are expecting to have high seas and significant rip current threats along the coast,” Papin said. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration describes rip currents as “powerful, narrow channels of fast-moving water” that move at speeds of up to 8 feet (2.44 meters) per second.

Hundreds of miles away, Hurricane Ernesto still affects US beaches with rip currents, house collapse

ABC News

Several New York City beaches will remain closed for the weekend due to strong rip currents from Hurricane Ernesto.

NYC beaches close due to rip currents from Hurricane Ernesto

Los Angeles County, CA

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Herbie J Pilato

[Note: Unless otherwise indicated, the commentary and quotes in this article are from the author's interview with those mentioned.]. Elizabeth Montgomery was one of the most popular actors from the 1950s to her unfortunate passing from cancer in 1995. Before, during, and after her benchmark Emmy-nominated role as twitch-witch Samantha Stephens on TV's Bewitched (ABC, 1964-1972), Montgomery made over 200 additional appearances in other weekly shows, TV-movies, and feature films.

'Bewitched' Star Elizabeth Montgomery Received Death Threats for Protesting the Vietnam War

South Carolina State

Rodanthe, NC

TravelNoire

Netflix’s adventurous teen summer series, Outer Banks, has shone a spotlight on all the beauty of North Carolina. Since it debuted in 2020, tourists have been flocking to the area where John B. and Sarah’s feelings for each other began to grow, some hoping to find a new love of their own. While there’s certainly something magical about being surrounded by the massive Atlantic Ocean on the East Coast, there are risks that come with living in the Outer Banks full-time, as owners of a Rodanthe house learned the hard way this month.

Rodanthe House Tragically Collapses in North Carolina’s Outer Banks

North Carolina State

The Guardian

National Park Service says collapse is seventh in Rodanthe in four years and warns of dangerous debris on beach

North Carolina beach house collapses dramatically into sea

Dinwiddie County, VA

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Margaret Minnicks

WTVR 6 News reported an update on the missing 101-year-old woman from Dinwiddie County who was last seen on Thursday has been found dead on Saturday in a soybean field. According to the Dinwiddie County Sheriff's Office deputies, Dorothy Sue Wallace was last seen at 4:20 p.m. near Route 1 and Sturgeon Road in Brunswick County.

Update on missing 101-year-old Dinwiddie woman who was driving a minivan

Panama City, FL

Akeena

A recent state inspection has led to the temporary closure of a Mission Barbecue location in Panama City, Florida. The establishment, known for its slow-cooked meats and variety of barbecue styles, faced significant issues that required immediate attention.

A recent state inspection has led to the closure of a BBQ restaurant in Florida

Florida State

NBC News

A storm hovering over Cuba will take aim at Florida's west coast and the Gulf of Mexico, with federal forecasters saying it's likely to become a tropical storm by late Saturday. Until then, the front is being called Tropical Depression Four, with the name Debby available should it graduate to...

Tropical Depression 4 expected to strengthen over southeastern Gulf of Mexico

Massachusetts State

Camilo Díaz

(MA) Meet Ginger, an adorable Chihuahua mix pup who is ready to move into your heart and house! This pup, along with her doggie siblings, were very well cared for and very loved before tragedy struck. Sadly, Ginger's owner passed away leaving her and her siblings without a home. Luckily, Great Dog Rescue New England took in Ginger and placed her safely with a foster. Now Ginger is just waiting for the last move she will need to make. Her pup bags are packed and she's just waiting for you to go get her!

This Little Chihuahua Who Lost her Owner Is Now Looking For A New Family

Jacksonville, FL

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Jacksonville Today

A permanent marker will be erected to honor the victims of the racist mass shooting nearly a year ago at a Dollar General store in the New Town community. City Council approved the marker 17-0 on Tuesday night.

Marker will honor victims of racist Dollar General shooting

Jacksonville Sheriff T.K. Waters said he will consider more DUI patrols if voters legalize recreational marijuana use in Florida. Voters will consider Amendment 3 in November. It would allow adults 21 or older to possess, purchase or use marijuana products and marijuana accessories for non-medical purposes.

More DUI patrols possible if marijuana issue passes

Lakeland, FL

If you’ve been keeping an eye on the local grocery scene in Florida, you might have heard the buzz: some Winn-Dixie stores are making the switch to Aldi. This transition is happening as Aldi snaps up 400 Winn-Dixie locations, including several in Florida cities like Panama City and Lakeland.

A Major Grocery Store Has Closed and Laid Off 48 Employees in Florida

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

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

Salem, OH

Northern Kentucky Tribune

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

Jersey City, NJ

Essex County, NJ

Morristown Minute

NEWARK, N.J. – Efrin Wade, a former correctional officer at Essex County Correctional Facility (ECCF), has admitted to accepting $14,000 in bribes to smuggle contraband, including tobacco and a cell phone, into the facility for inmates. The announcement was made today by U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger.

Correctional Officer Guilty of Smuggling Contraband: $14K in Bribes Accepted

Virginia State

Kentucky Vibes.net

Disclaimer: This article was written with the help of A.I. software. On July 28, 2024, a TikTok video posted by Erica W., known as @tasteofmelanin on the platform, garnered significant attention after she exposed disturbing racist decorations in an Airbnb rental. The incident occurred in a rental property that Erica had booked, although the exact location remains unspecified. The video has since gone viral, prompting widespread concern and leading to the removal of the listing from Airbnb's platform.

Airbnb Listing Taken Down After Black Woman Finds Hanging Monkeys and Cotton Used As Decor

Maine State

BaytoBayNews.com

Tropical Storm Ernesto churned away from Bermuda and headed further into the Atlantic but sent powerful swells rolling toward the U.S. East Coast, generating rip currents associated with at least one

Tropical Storm Ernesto sends powerful swells, rip currents to US East Coast

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Carnival Cruise Line has issued a clear statement regarding an activity that is not allowed on cabin balconies. You might think you can do whatever you want on a cruise balcony and decorate the railing however you would like. But cruise lines have cameras that are constantly monitoring balconies for unsafe behavior and people going over board.

Balcony Ban: Carnival Cracks Down on Cabin Behavior for "Safety" Reasons

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Rip currents, rough surf possible along New Hampshire's beaches this weekend

MANCHESTER, N.H. — Rough surf and rip currents will be possible at New Hampshire's beaches this weekend. Hurricane Ernesto will pass more than 600 miles off...

Rip currents, rough surf possible along New Hampshire's beaches this weekend

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