Augusta, GA

Columbus, OH

Vermont State

Woodstock, VT

Travel + Leisure

Woodstock, Vermont, which claims the moniker, “America’s Prettiest Town,” lures leaf peepers to the area every fall.

Travelers Say This Tiny Town Is the Best Place to Visit in the Fall — and It’s Nicknamed ‘America’s Prettiest Town’

North Carolina State

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Roxboro, NC

Town Talks

According to Travel alot, Roxboro, North Carolina, holds the unfortunate title of the most miserable city in the state. Several factors contribute to this designation, including high poverty rates, low median household income, and high crime rates.

North Carolina City Named The 'Most Miserable' In The State

Virginia State

Hey there, future mover! Before you get charmed by Virginia’s allure, let me save you the trouble. Here are 12 completely legitimate (and not at all exaggerated) reasons why you should think twice about making the Old Dominion your new home. Historical Overload. If you’re not a history buff,...

12 Reasons Why You Should Never Ever Consider Moving to Virginia

Georgia State

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Atlanta, GA

Daily Coffee Press

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

Texas State

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Missouri State

CJ Coombs

When I learned the brown tarantula is also native to Missouri, I gasped, and when I say I'm not too fond of spiders of any genus is an understatement. It's psychological. They have too many legs.

It's mating season for the Texas brown tarantula also known as the Missouri tarantula

Maryland State

Timonium, MD

CBS Baltimore

BALTIMORE -- There's a ride for everyone at the Maryland State Fair in Timonium. "It goes up and down and then up and down," 6-year-old Trevor Hornsby from Glen Burnie said. "It was a little bit fun and then it goes up and that was the scary part!" This year, you'll find five new exciting rides in Kiddie Land. "It was like I was flying on an airplane," said Hunter White, a 7-year-old from Parkville. At the state fair there's a chance for everyone to take home a prize. "I went to the water gun game where you have to shoot the water in a...

Maryland State Fair returns to Timonium with thrills for all ages

Polk County, FL

Fort Meade, FL

Uncovering Florida

The Polk County Sheriff's Office has made an arrest after conducting an investigation into a case of credit card fraud involving 28-year-old Burger King employee, Kellyn Miley. The incident was discussed in detail during this morning's briefing with Sheriff Grady Judd.

Burger King Employee Caught Using Customer's Credit Card for Food at Former Job

Booneville, MS

Mississippi News Group

A Booneville man finds himself in jail after children in his care tested positive for drugs according to a press release from the Booneville Police. After being indicted by the Prentiss County Grand Jury, 22 year old Dustin Blade Asher of Booneville has been charged with Two Counts of Child Endangerment. This charge relates to two children in his care testing positive for drugs, according to the Boonevile police.

Booneville Man Arrested For Child Endangerment After Children Test Positive For Drugs

The Lantern

One man is dead after a five-hour standoff with police Sunday morning near Ohio State’s South campus. Credit: Lantern File Photo. One man is dead after an over-five-hour-long barricade standoff with the Columbus Division of Police Sunday morning.

One dead after five-hour standoff with police in the University District Sunday morning

Kentucky State

Northern Kentucky Tribune

With out-of-region games and inter-conference matchups, and even an old rivalry or two, Week 1 of the high school football season in Northern Kentucky is often as interesting and attractive as any all season. The 15 games for all 21 teams this weekend make that clear.

15 games get high school football off to a flying start this weekend

Washington, DC

PBS NewsHour

WASHINGTON (AP) — An attorney who represented the far-right Oath Keepers pleaded guilty on Wednesday to charges stemming from a mob’s Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol, including members of the extremist group. Kellye SoRelle, who was general counsel for the antigovernment group and a close...

Attorney for far-right Oath Keepers group pleads guilty to Jan. 6 Capitol riot charges

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

J. Souza

Passengers traveling on Carnival Magic were abruptly cut short of their shore excursion in Grand Turk on Monday as the cruise line issued an urgent alert due to deteriorating weather conditions linked to Hurricane Ernesto.

Carnival Cruise Line Rushes Passengers Back to Ship as Weather Worsens

Farmington, NM

Alamogordo Conservative Daily

On August 19, 2024, at approximately 7:32 p.m. a New Mexico State Police officer in District 10 Farmington, was traveling east on Pinon Hills when he observed a black Chrysler traveling west at a high rate of speed. The officer initiated a traffic stop, and as he was maneuvering to stop, the driver of the Chrysler 300 exited the vehicle armed with an AR-15-style rifle, per a press release from the New Mexico State Police.

New Mexico State Police Officer Shot at During Attempted Traffic Stop

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

Hello there, September! What fun do you have in store for us?. There are 100-ish fun events and happenings in the September Month of Fundays newsletter, from the to the shores of the Bay and from down in Cape Charles to up in Elkton. What are you waiting for? Dig in!

Month of Fundays! Your Good Times Guide to Sept. 2024

Ohio State

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

Massachusetts State

Dianna Carney

Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, recently introduced Juney, an inspiring dog who has been through so much in his short life and is now looking for a forever home. Juney's story is one of remarkable resilience and the unwavering spirit of a dog who has overcome unimaginable adversity.

Meet The Sweet Dog Who Survived a Machete Attack Now Looking For Love

Newark, NJ

Chatham Township, NJ

Morristown Minute

CHATHAM TWP, N.J. - Morris County Prosecutor Robert Carroll, Chief of Detectives Robert McNally, and Chatham Township Police Chief Thomas Miller have announced the sentencing of Nafis H. Wiggins, 26, of Newark, following his December 2023 arrest in Chatham Township.

Man Sentenced to 10 Years for Crimes Against Minors in Chatham Township

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.

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