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WASHINGTON (CN) — In a rare unanimous move, the Senate on Thursday passed a bipartisan bill aimed at expanding the federal judiciary and easing the caseloads currently faced by federal courts and judges. That bill, known as the Judicial Understaffing Delays Getting Emergencies Solved or JUDGES Act, was sponsored...

Senate unanimously approves bill adding dozens of new federal judgeships

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Virginia State

Appalachian Thymes

West Virginia Governor Jim Justice's family business empire is once again in the spotlight for all the wrong reasons. With 23 of the Justice family’s coal companies facing contempt of court for unpaid fines dating back a decade, and the iconic Greenbrier Hotel set to go up for public auction for the second time in a year, it’s clear that the financial troubles are mounting. Yet, despite these challenges, Justice remains defiant, often pointing the finger at a so-called "Democratic machine" for his woes, even as the reality of his business mismanagement becomes increasingly difficult to ignore.

Governor Justice's Financial Woes: Coal Contempt and Greenbrier Auction

North Carolina State

The Associated Press

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina’s Republican-led House quickly overrode three of Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper’s vetoes on Wednesday. The House votes, largely along party lines, sent the overrides to the Senate, which does not meet this week. Veto overrides require supermajorities from both legislative chambers to become law. Since gaining supermajorities last year, GOP lawmakers have blocked all of Cooper’s vetoes.  The first bill allows the North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles to issue title certificates for all-terrain and utility vehicles, and expands the types of roads accessible for modified utility vehicles to include all roads with speed limits of 55 mph or less. Cooper said in his veto statement that the law would endanger people on state highways because off-road vehicles don’t have as many safety features. The second piece of legislation changes several laws involving tenancy, notaries and small claims court. What mostly prompted Cooper’s veto was a prohibition against local ordinances that aim to stop landlords from denying tenancy to people whose rent money comes mostly from federal housing assistance programs.

North Carolina's GOP-controlled House overrides Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper's vetoes

POLITICO

The Inflation Reduction Act is reaping benefits in his home state of West Virginia, but the senator is getting little love for his efforts.

How the landmark climate law hobbled Joe Manchin

Senator Joe Manchin's involvement in the Inflation Reduction Act, despite its benefits for West Virginia, may have jeopardized his Senate career due to its unpopularity among voters. Kelsey Brugger reports for POLITICO. In short:. Senator Joe Manchin, who played a key role in passing the Inflation Reduction Act, is facing...

Senator Manchin's climate law support may have ended his Senate career

South Carolina State

Charleston, SC

Fox News

Republican Sen. Tim Scott of South Carolina married fiancee Mindy Noce in a church ceremony in Charleston on Saturday, Aug. 3, 2024.

Sen. Tim Scott marries Mindy Noce in South Carolina ceremony

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

Braxton County, WV

Gassaway, WV

Lootpress

BRAXTON COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) –  Braxton County lawyer Thomas Jason Drake, 48, of Gassaway, was recently sentenced to a year and a half in prison, followed by three years of supervised release, and ordered to pay a $7,500 fine for illegally possessing a firearm as a felon. Court documents and statements from the court revealed […]

Braxton County lawyer sentenced to prison

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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

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

Savannah, GA

Newly returned indictments in the Southern District of Georgia include felony charges for illegal firearms possession and drug distribution, while additional defendants have been sentenced to federal prison or await further proceedings after pleading guilty to federal gun charges.

Federal Charges in Southern GA: Indictments and Sentences for Firearms and Drug Offenses

WASHINGTON (AP) — Ordinary Americans are “getting whacked” by too many laws and regulations, Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch says in a new book that underscores his skepticism of federal agencies and the power they wield. “Too little law and we’re not safe, and our liberties aren’t...

Americans are ‘getting whacked’ by too many laws and regulations, Justice Gorsuch says in a new book

Pocahontas County, WV

WEST VIRGINIA (LOOTPRESS) – As of 8 AM Friday, nearly 15,000 customers are without power following the remnants of Tropical Storm Debby. The bulk of the outages are being reported in the Eastern Panhandle and Pocahontas County. 2,568 customers are currently without power in Pocahontas County. Statewide, 14,450 customers are without power. Here are the […]

Nearly 15,000 without power in West Virginia

Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

A man died in police custody Sunday after he was arrested when he scuffled with firefighters and police, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said. Joseph Lawson, 43, was the second person to die in the past week while in police custody. Both were hospitalized at the time they died, the Sheriff’s Office said.

Suspect dies in custody; he’s the second in six days

A former Jacksonville police officer pleaded guilty Tuesday to enticement of a minor to engage in unlawful sexual activity, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office. Josue Garriga III, 34, faces a mandatory penalty of 10 years to life in federal prison and must register as a sex offender. A sentencing date has not been set.

Former cop pleads guilty to enticing 17-year-old girl

Ocilla, GA

Last Thursday, agents from the South Central Drug Task Force (SCDTF) made an arrest following a successful execution of a search warrant at a residence in Ocilla. According to officials, the search yielded a significant quantity of drugs, including tablets suspected to contain fentanyl, associated with a criminal street gang.

Successful Drug Bust in Ocilla Leads to Arrest Linked to 'Local Criminal Street Gang'

Town Talks

If you're considering settling down in North Carolina, Niche has released its annual rankings of the best places to buy a house in the state. The rankings are based on home values, property taxes, home ownership rates, housing costs, and real estate trends.

Where are the best places to buy a house in NC? New report reveals top-ranked cities

Newark, NJ

Morristown Minute

NEWARK, N.J. – An Essex County man has been charged with numerous offenses related to narcotics distribution and firearms trafficking. Kyrell Domnie, 39, of Irvington, known by the alias "Fly Ky," was charged by complaint and appeared before U.S. Magistrate Judge Cathy L. Waldor in Newark federal court on July 17, 2024. He remains detained following the hearing.

Convicted Felon Faces Multiple Narcotics and Firearms Charges

Tennessee State

John M. Dabbs

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Tennessee Department of Health (TDH) has issued a health alert to clinicians statewide following reports of severe acute illnesses and adverse effects of consuming Diamond Shruumz™ brand chocolate bars, cones, and gummies. The warning comes after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) received reports of serious health issues linked to these mushroom-containing edible products.

Tennessee Health Alert: Severe Illnesses Linked to Diamond Shruumz™ Products

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Justice discusses Greenbrier foreclosure, possible tax cuts

CHARLESTON — Gov. Jim Justice continued to label the pending auction of the Greenbrier Resort as politically motivated and said foreclosure on the historic property “almost...

Justice discusses Greenbrier foreclosure, possible tax cuts

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