North Carolina State

Atlanta, GA

An Atlanta barbershop owner, Rocky Jones, reported a significant drop in business following an unexpected campaign event for former President Donald Trump at his establishment. The event, held on Wednesday, took place a day before Trump’s debate with President Joe Biden on CNN’s Atlanta stage. Known as the Black American Business Leader Barbershop Roundtable, the gathering at Rocky’s Barbershop featured a surprise phone call from Trump himself.

Trump Team Pulls Receipts on Black Barbershop Owner Amid Claims of Misleading Event Booking

Coffee County, GA

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Daily Coffee Press

Last month, more than twenty individuals were indicted on felony charges in Coffee County. Several of them have recently made local headlines, including Guillermo de la Cruz-Morales, the sole person charged in connection with the disappearance of Maria Diaz, and Cornelius Jamison, accused of cocaine trafficking.

Grand Jury Indicts Over Twenty Individuals on Felony Charges in Coffee County

South Carolina State

Fox News

Susan Smith gained notoriety when she blamed a Black man before admitting she drowned her children in a lake. She is up for parole in November and told one suitor she is "ready to go."

Murderous mom Susan Smith told suitor in jailhouse call she is ‘ready to go’ ahead of parole hearing: report

Illinois State

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Chicago, IL

Chicago Happenings

Every year, new laws that were passed the prior year go into effect on July 1. In 2024, a number of new laws will begin this Monday. Among them include higher wages for tipped employees, a gas tax increase, and driver's licenses for undocumented immigrants.

New Laws July 1: Driver's Licenses for Undocumented Migrants, Raises for Tipped Workers, and More

Mooresville, NC

Distractify

Fans of Street Outlaws: No Prep Kings were devastated when one of the show's fan-favorite racers, Lizzy Musi, passed away at just 33 years old. Her unexpected death was announced by her father, Pat Musi, on social media. "Surrounded by her family, in the comfort of her own home, Lizzy was called to heaven," the post read. "At this time, the family would like to have time to process, [grieve], and make arrangements in peace."Now that some time has passed, many fans are wondering whether a public funeral will be held for Lizzy where they can share their condolences and...

Fans Can Pay Their Respects at Lizzy Musi's Memorial Service Via a Live Broadcast

The Associated Press

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Rick Hendrick Motorsports has dropped longtime sponsor Hooters because the restaurant chain known for chicken wings and skimpy wait-staff outfits could not meet its financial commitment to the NASCAR team. Hooters had sponsored the No. 9 car driven by NASCAR Cup Series champion Chase Elliott...

Rick Hendrick Motorsports has dropped sponsor Hooters because restaurant chain could not pay team

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WyoFile

Editor’s note: This story has been updated with more information about the law enforcement response and the area where the shooting took place. Yellowstone National Park rangers shot and killed a person early Thursday morning during an exchange of gunfire that also left a ranger injured, the park announced.

Yellowstone National Park shooting leaves one dead, ranger injured

Newark, NJ

Morristown Minute

NEWARK, N.J. – Eight individuals associated with the "793 Bloods" street gang, a subset of the national Bloods gang, have been charged for their roles in a Newark-based drug trafficking organization, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced.

Eight '793 Bloods' Gang Members Charged in Newark Drug Network

Saint Johns County, FL

Hastings, FL

Jacksonville Today

Eight people have been arrested on drug charges stemming from an undercover investigation at a convenience store in Hastings, according to the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office.

8 arrested in Hastings drug and gambling bust

USA TODAY Sports Media Group

After escaping another rainy weekend at Nashville Superspeedway, NASCAR will start the weekend at the Chicago Street Course soon. In 2023, NASCAR almost had to postpone the Cup Series race to Monday due to intense rain in Illinois. This year’s forecast looks better, but the possibility of rain is not out of the picture.
According to Weather.com, the weather forecast at the Chicago Street Course calls for a high of 85° and a 40% chance of rain on Sunday. This is different from Saturday, which calls for a high of 77° and a 20% chance of rain. On Sunday, the rain is projected to arrive in Chicago later in the day, which aligns with the Cup Series event.
Luckily, NASCAR has rain tires for the weekend in Chicago, which should help the sport complete the Cup Series race unless it pours or suffers a lightning delay. The forecast for Chicago looks much better than it did in 2023, so NASCAR should be grateful for an easier weekend. It might be a little wet on Sunday, but it shouldn’t spoil the excitement in Illinois.

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NASCAR’s weather forecast for Chicago Street Course in July 2024

Martinsville, VA

The Spun

Bubba Wallace and Aric Almirola got into an altercation back in May and it led to the latter getting suspended.  Almirola was suspended for the May 25 Xfinity Series race at Charlotte Motor Speedway after getting into it with Wallace. At the time, nobody knew why Almirola was suspended ...

Dale Earnhardt Jr. Reacts To The Bubba Wallace, Aric Almirola Incident

Aurora, CO

David Heitz

The Aurora City Council will consider using opioid settlement money Monday to pay for drug treatment for clients of its yet to open homeless services campus. The council will vote during its study session whether to spend money from the fund on a peer advisor, a van to transport clients from the navigation center to treatment, and a case manager. The city will receive about $14 million in opioid settlement funds, according to a presentation by city staff to the city council.

Aurora may send homeless people to rehab

Missouri State

CJ Coombs

According to Shakey's website, this pizza parlor is only in California, North Carolina, and Washington state in the U.S. now. This was my family's go-to pizza joint when my father was stationed with the Air Force outside of Omaha, Nebraska. We liked it so much, that when we were transferred again, it was hopeful we'd find another one.

Shakey's Pizza Parlor and nostalgia: the first franchised pizza restaurant also landed in Missouri

Georgia State

DeanLand

Georgia's population grew beyond the 11 million mark in 2023, reaching 11,029,227 residents according to new data from the U.S. Census Bureau. With a robust population increase of 2.9% from 2020 to 2023, 315,456 new residents arrived in the state. Georgia was the 10th fastest-growing state in the US by percentage during the reporting period.

Georgia's Population Surges Past 11 Million, Fueled by Migration

Buford, GA

There's been a whole lotta shakin' goin' on in Northwest Georgia over the past 30 days. And, yes, some of it likely has been in the barn. A total of six earthquakes have been recorded in the northernwestern portion of the state over the past 30 days, according to data from the US Geological Survey (USGS).

6 Earthquakes Shake NW Georgia in 30 Days

The US Sun

LIZZY Musi was well-known for her street racing skills which were showcased on The Street Outlaws: No Prep Kings. Following her tragic passing at age 33, fans of the late racing legend want to know more about her boyfriend, motorsports star Jeffrey Earnhardt. Who is Street Outlaws star Lizzy Musi’s boyfriend, Jeffrey Earnhardt? Earnhardt was […]

Who is Street Outlaws star Lizzy Musi’s boyfriend, Jeffrey Earnhardt?

Alexandria, VA

Cheryl E Preston

The SBC has removed another church from it's fellowship. First Baptist Church of Alexandria, Virginia, is the latest casualty in the Southern Baptist Convention's war on churches that accept women pastors. The Independent reports that on Tuesday, delegates attending the SBC annual meeting voted 6,759 to 563 to oust the congregation.

A Historic Virginia church was expeled from SBC for asserting that women can be senior pastors

Denver, CO

A dangerous drug that is being mixed into fentanyl is causing those who inject it to develop a rash of sores that resembles a case of flesh-eating bacteria. People experiencing homelessness around Denver can sometimes be seen with these bloody, weeping wounds. I recently mentioned this phenomenon to a fentanyl user who told me about the xylazine connection.

Denver homeless people suffer sores as xylazine enters fentanyl supply

J. Souza

A fight between passengers marred the final night of a Carnival Cruise Line sailing on June 6th. The incident, which unfolded in the Lido Deck dining room onboard the Carnival Paradise, involved a group of women and resulted in thrown chairs and plates.

NC digital driver licenses to launch July 2025

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