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Cheryl E Preston

In Virginia, Drinking in public or offering another person alcohol in a public space is prohibited. This is a class 4 Misdemeanor punishable by a fine of up to $250.00. Under a new law that goes into effect on July 1, this will change to a degree.WDBJ7 reports that the prohibition on drinking or offering an alcoholic beverage to someone else in public will no longer apply under the following conditions.

Drinking in public will no longer be prohibited on private Campgrounds in Virginia beginning July 1

Medfield, MA

In 2022, MIAA realignment sent perennial contender Medfield down to Division 3. Many considered it the heavy favorite in its new home, and they weren’t entirely wrong. Medfield was the No. 1 postseason seed its first year in Division 3, but fell to Norwell in the state championship game. It promptly graduated 26 seniors; the Warriors were No. 5 in last year’s playoffs, losing in the semis — again to Norwell.

Medfield’s moment: A look back at an emotional MIAA final

Massachusetts State

Dianna Carney

Egg Roll is a one-year-old, 34lb American Bully who has recently been introduced by Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue located in Massachusetts. This charming, round little dog is looking for his forever home and comes with a delightful personality and some special quirks.

Meet Egg Roll: The Round Little Snuggle Buddy Looking For Love

North Carolina State

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Durham, NC

Town Talks

A popular Triangle restaurant is closing another one of its locations. Beyu Caffé shared on social media it is shutting down its Boxyard RTP location. This comes weeks after closing its downtown Durham restaurant.

Popular North Carolina restaurant announces closure of another one of its locations

South Carolina State

Explore Beaufort SC

Manatees are back in Lowcountry waters and residents in the coastal areas of South Carolina should be particularly alert while boating and please report sightings of these gentle giants to SCDNR.

Manatees are back in South Carolina coastal waters

Middletown, DE

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MIDDLETOWN -- It's fair to say that MOT Senior softball all-stars know what's at stake this weekend.    If the Middletown-area squad can win a third-straight tournament, it's  ...

MOT Senior softball all-stars aren't looking past East Regional

Locust Grove, VA

The Battle of the Wilderness occurred in Locust Grove, Virginia, on May 5, 1864. According to History Facts, at one point, the Civil War c ceased so that soldiers could watch a fistfight between a soldier from the North and one from the South.

Union and Confederate soldiers allegedly called a ceasefire in Virginia to watch a fistfight

Worcester, MA

WORCESTER, Mass. – Holy Cross junior forward Caleb Kenney , a member of the men's basketball team, has been selected to the 2023-2024 National Basketball Coaches Association Honors Court. In order to be named to the Honors Court, a student-athlete must be a junior or senior who maintains a cumulative grade point average of 3.2 or higher. During the 2023-2024 campaign, Kenney was named the Patriot League Defensive Player of the Year, in addition to earning first team All-ECAC and second team All-Patriot League honors. He averaged 11.9 points, 6.5 rebounds and 2.2 blocked shots per game for the Crusaders,...

Caleb Kenney selected to NABC Honors Court

Kingston, MA

Maziply Toys, an award-winning, independently-owned toy store in Kingston, has recently announced they've opened a new location in Massachusetts. The company, which was founded by Scott and Kerri Mazerall in 2014, started as an online toy store before beginning its brick-and-mortar retail journey in 2015. "Today, Maziply Toys prides itself on being the largest toy store in New England," the company explains on its website. Their first store location, inside the Kingston Collection, offers an array of toys, games, and interactive attractions, including laser tag, a mirror maze, a BEAM virtual playground, and ride-on mechanical animals.

New England's Largest Toy Store Announces New Location In Massachusetts

Jacksonville, FL

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Jacksonville Today

Our area might be the best place in the country to retreat to an island, judging from a survey released this week. Readers of Travel + Leisure magazine rated the Golden Isles in Georgia — consisting of Jekyll Island, Little St. Simons Island, Sea Island and St. Simons Island — as the best island in the continental U.S.

Two local islands rated the best in continental US

Minnesota State

DayTripper

Summer is in full swing, and people from Minnesota and beyond are looking for beautiful places to visit. Check out these ten cute small towns that show off Minnesota's natural beauty, rich history, and friendly people.

10 Adorable Small Towns In Minnesota That Will Make Your Summer Unforgettable

New Jersey State

Morristown Minute

MORRISTOWN, NJ - Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division of Consumer Affairs today announced emergency action by the Division’s Bureau of Securities against a fraudulent online investment recovery scheme impersonating a broker-dealer.

NJ Bureau of Securities Halts Online Investment Scam

Boston, MA

The Boston Bruins have re-signed forward Marc McLaughlin to a one-year, two-way contract. At the NHL level, he will carry a $775,000 cap hit. McLaughlin, 24, spent the entirety of this past season in the AHL with the Providence Bruins. In 68 games as an alternate captain for the club, the North Billerica, Massachusetts native recorded eight goals and 14 points. He also appeared in one NHL for Boston in 2023-24 and scored a goal. McLaughlin should continue to be a key forward down in Providence next season. In addition, he will once again be a solid call-up option for...

Boston Bruins Bring Back Forward Prospect

Plainville, MA — The draw is complete and a full field of nine top-flight Open trotters will go postward in the $250,000 Spirit of Massachusetts Trot at Plainridge Park on Sunday (July 21) afternoon. Heading the list of starters is last year’s Spirit champion and double millionaire, It’s Academic,...

Spirit of Massachusetts Trot draws full field of nine

Sublette County, WY

WyoFile

A billionaire’s planned Upper Hoback Road luxury resort could take as long as six years to construct because Sublette County is not granting his request to eliminate seasonal restrictions designed to prevent the displacement of wildlife.

Sublette County rejects billionaire Ricketts’ request to scrub wildlife rules, slowing upscale resort

Bloomington, IN

Athlon Sports

The Indiana Fever appear to be firing on all cylinders right now.  After starting the 2024 WNBA season 1-8, Indiana is 11-14 and looks to be rapidly improving in every game. The most recent example of this is their 81-74 win over the Minnesota Lynx on Sunday. The Lynx entered the game with a ...

Aliyah Boston Drops Four-Word Truth Bomb to Caitlin Clark About Navigating Fame

Washington State

Timothy A Gruver

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife reports it is inviting anglers to a public meeting on July 17 to get their two cents worth on resident native trout harvest management.

Resident Native Trout Harvest: Public Input Wanted

Georgia State

DeanLand

When it comes to living a longer life in Georgia, location matters. And living in one of Georgia's top counties for longevity can add up to 13 years of extra life expectancy as compared to its bottom-ranked counties.

Huge Life Expectancy Gap Revealed Between Georgia's Urban, Rural Counties

It is a whole new era in New England. The New England Patriots parted ways with legendary head coach Bill Belichick this offseason after almost a quarter-century of having him in charge. Former Patriots All-Pro linebacker and Super Bowl champion Jerod Mayo was hired as their new head coach after...

Former Patriots Player Says Jerod Mayo Is Perfect Successor To Bill Belichick

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First-year NFL head coach Jerod Mayo is tasked with guiding the New England Patriots into a new era. While there's been plenty of discussion regarding the 38-year-old's outlook throughout the offseason, things became more real on Tuesday when the Patriots officially revealed their 2024 coaching staff. While none of the...

Pats Coach Questionably Missing From Updated 2024 Staff List

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North Providence L.L.'s ages 9-10 all-stars win District I title, get ready to host state tourney

NORTH PROVIDENCE – The host of the upcoming Major Division ages 9-10 state tournament will also be trying to win the championship. The North Providence Little...

North Providence L.L.'s ages 9-10 all-stars win District I title, get ready to host state tourney

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