Columbus, OH

Support us! iRunFar may earn a small commission from affiliate links in this article. The 2024 OCC race started at 8:15 a.m. local time on Thursday, August 29. The race links up the towns of Orsières, Switzerland; Champex-Lac, Switzerland; and Chamonix, France — giving it the abbreviated OCC name. It is often referred to as the Little Swiss Sister of UTMB. This year’s course matched the 2022 track and was longer than last year, when a rockslide closed a section of the traditional course.

2024 OCC Results: Hemming and Yao Win UTMB 50k World Series Final

Toni McCann powered to an impressive victory in the 101km CCC (Courmayeur-Champex-Chamonix) to follow up her win at OCC last year. The South African was in unchartered territory at the distance – nearly double that of OCC 12 months ago – but handled it with relative ease. She...

UTMB CCC 2024 women’s results: Toni McCann puts on masterclass in her FIRST 100km race

Having won OCC and CCC, Ruth Croft is looking for a famous treble when she tackles UTMB for the first time this week. New Zealand’s leading trail runner may be making her debut at the sport’s most prestigious and challenging race but she goes into it as one of the favourites based on past exploits and current form.

Ultrarunning star Ruth Croft inspired by fellow Kiwi Hamish Kerr’s Olympic gold medal ahead of UTMB debut

Sarasota, FL

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Rusty Bucket, a beloved comfort food chain known for its casual American fare, is closing its Sarasota, Florida location later this month. The Sarasota branch, the only Rusty Bucket in Florida, will shut its doors permanently on August 18. The news, which was confirmed by a bartender at the restaurant, came as a surprise to employees, who learned about the closure just a week ago.

Popular Comfort Food Chain to Close Florida Location Permanently

North Carolina State

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Boone, NC

Town Talks

Looking for a laid-back summer getaway? North Carolina has you covered with its charming small towns, perfect for a long weekend escape. Southern Living recently recognized our state by including four North Carolina towns in their list of "The 15 Most Adorable Small Towns for a Summer Getaway."

4 North Carolina Small Towns Named Most Adorable In The South

Total Apex Sports & Entertainment

Another weekend has a unique cosmic energy that may bring financial luck to some zodiac signs. With the current planetary alignment, some individuals may unlock big financial opportunities that could increase their wealth. The presence of the Moon in Cancer makes a positive impact on the personal and professional sphere. This article provides the best financial predictions and guidance for three zodiac signs. Keep scrolling while we reveal the three lucky zodiac signs for the day.

3 Lucky Zodiac Signs With Financial Abundance | August 30, 2024

Massachusetts State

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(MA) Meet Jack Jewel, a teeny tiny Miniature Poodle mix boy who is ready to completely take over every aspect of your life. For unspecified reasons, this 4-and-a-half-month-old puppy was placed in Great Dog Rescue New England's care. He is now living safely with a foster family where he is being spoiled. While he is okay with waiting in foster care for the time being, he hopes you will come bring him to YOUR house soon!

Tiny 4-Pound Miniature Poodle Is Searching For A Home

Emily Standley Allard

In the mystical realm where astrology intersects with spiritual beliefs, certain zodiac signs are thought to possess inherent qualities that offer protection against malevolent entities and negative energies. This intriguing concept has roots in ancient astrology and cultural traditions worldwide, where the alignment of the stars at one's birth is believed to influence not only personality traits but also spiritual protection. This post delves into the 5 celestial shields of the zodiac, highlighting signs that are particularly noted for their protective aura against evil spirits.

5 Zodiac Signs That Possess a Protective Aura Against Evil Spirits

Alamogordo Conservative Daily

Command Sgt. Maj. Harold “Ed” Jarrell has been relieved as the senior enlisted for the Army’s 1st Information Operations Command, an Army spokesperson confirmed, marking the third time within a month and the second within a week, that the Army has fired a command sergeant major of a brigade or larger unit as per Task and Purpose.

The Army Fires 3rd Command Sergeant Major in a Month: Command Sgt. Maj. Harold "Ed" Jarrel

Mercury Direct will provide three zodiac signs with abundance and fortune on August 28. It will help them get back on track and remove their obstacles. The astrological transit will put things for the signs. What’s holding you back from exploiting your potential?

3 Zodiac Signs Whose Fortune Era Will Start | August 28, 2024

The Lens

This year’s area of low oxygen in the Gulf of Mexico is larger than average, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) announced on Thursday. The “dead zone” is approximately 6,705 square miles , as measured last week. Within NOAA’s 38 years of measuring the dead zone, this year’s assessment marks the 12th-largest area of low to no oxygen, which can kill fish and marine life.

Gulf ‘dead zone’ larger than average, larger than expected for 2024, scientists announce

Jacksonville, FL

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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

Georgia State

The Current GA

A state Supreme Court’s decision reversing a lower court’s ruling that a private contractor was exempt from the Georgia Open Records Act is being hailed as a win for open government.

State Supreme Court rules Open Records Act applies to private contractors working for governments

Wyoming State

WyoFile

With hot temperatures and most of the state under drought conditions as August gets under way, three wildfires are burning across Wyoming. The Pleasant Valley, Leeds Creek and Clearwater fires are burning more than 30,000 acres.

Three wildfires burning 30K acres in Wyoming as hot, dry conditions persist

Washington State

Timothy A Gruver

Small game hunters and trappers must submit the lower jaw of bobcats they kill as part of the mandatory pelt sealing process, the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife announced on Friday.

Bobcat Jaw Submission Now Required for Pelt Sealing

New Jersey State

Los Angeles County, CA

Herbie J Pilato

With the comic timing of a vaudeville professional, a pre-teen Rusty Hamer would deliver dialogue with quipping zingers on Danny Thomas' famed 1950s-'60s TV sitcom, first titled, Make Room for Daddy, then The Danny Thomas Show.

In Memory of Former Child Star Rusty Hamer ('Danny Thomas Show'): 3 Decades After His Tragic Death

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ROME (AP) — 100, 200, 400. When it comes to sprinting, Letsile Tebogo can do just about anything. The Botswana runner clocked 9.87 seconds — and had time to glance around before easing to the line — to win the 100 meters at Rome’s Diamond League meet on Friday.

Botswana’s Tebogo makes a statement 100m win following his breakout performance in Paris

Vancouver, WA

Would-be pheasant hunters can hunt pheasants this month courtesy of the Vancouver Wildlife League and Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife announced on Friday. From Saturday, Sep. 14 through Sunday, Sep. 15, the VWL and the WDFW’s hunter education program will host their annual youth pheasant hunt at two locations on WDFW’s Shillapoo Wildlife Area near Vancouver, according to the department.

Youth Pheasant Hunt: Join Vancouver Wildlife League & WDFW

Miami, FL

There’s been a major shake-up at The Gabriel hotel in downtown Miami, and it’s raising a lot of eyebrows. The once-promising 15-story hotel at 1100 Biscayne Blvd has now been handed over to its lender, Madison Capital Group, in a deal valued at $62 million. This transfer, finalized through a deed in lieu of foreclosure on August 23, signals the end of a tough chapter for the property’s former owners.

Florida Property Valued at $62 Million Transferred to Lender Through Foreclosure

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

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UTMB OCC 2024 women’s results: History maker Miao Yao adds OCC triumph to CCC title

Miao Yao became the first Chinese woman to win the OCC race at UTMB as she triumphed by over six minutes in a course record time....

UTMB OCC 2024 women’s results: History maker Miao Yao adds OCC triumph to CCC title

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