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The RNC is over. Here are 5 things you need to know.
The 2024 Republican National Convention wrapped up on Thursday night in Milwaukee with former President Donald Trump’s address to the delegates. Trump’s speech marked the first major public remarks he delivered following the assassination attempt against him less than a week ago. It was also the first in-person...
Will Elon Musk speak at the Republican National Convention Thursday night in Milwaukee?
Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla and X, has made some big moves supporting former president Donald Trump in the past week. On Saturday, less than an hour after the attempted assassination of Trump, Musk posted on X that he "fully" endorses Trump's presidential campaign. A few days later, Musk reportedly committed to donating $45 million a month to a political action committee backing Trump's reelection, according to the Wall Street Journal.
Help needed from the public for vandalism incidents
At about 2 a.m. on July 17, the Roanoke Rapids Police Department responded to a call in reference to damage to property at a business located in the 200 block of East 10th Street. According to a press release from Chief C. Shane Guyant, witnesses reported that a black four-door...
Trying to find a way to pay bills in a 'country going to crap'
(The Center Square) – Surrounded by horse-riding police officers, ice cream trucks, and life-size cutouts of Republican nominee Donald Trump, tens of thousands of people waited in the heat for hours in a 2-mile long line stretching to the freeway. From the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee Thursday, The...
GOP looks to sway more Black voters at RNC
ATLANTA — Republicans meeting in Milwaukee have been showcasing non-white participants in a party that has traditionally relied on white voters. And they aim to try to cut into what has been a reliable Democratic constituency. Republicans recognize that the Democratic party needs Black voters in order to win...
Jackson remanded to fed custody pending detention hearing
Umel Jackson was ordered into the temporary custody of United States Marshals as he faces a federal charge of illegally receiving a firearm while under indictment. Magistrate Judge Brian S. Myers presided over Jackson’s initial appearance in Raleigh today where he was read his rights and was advised of the charge and maximum penalty, according to court records.
22-year-old Henrico man struck and killed on Cedar Fork Road
A Henrico man died after being struck by a vehicle along Cedar Fork Road July 17. The driver stopped and remained on scene; police do not believe alcohol or speed were factors in the crash. The crash was reported at about 8:53 p.m. at the intersection of Cedar Fork Road...
Two Sports Figures Supporting Donald Trump At RNC Thursday Night
Two prominent figures in the sports world will be showing their support for Donald Trump at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee on Thursday evening. Legendary wrestling star Hulk Hogan and UFC president Dana White are both set to speak in support of Trump at the RNC on Thursday evening. ...
First Ladies’ RNC and DNC Appearances Strive for Substance More Than Style
With a nation divided, an acrimonious presidential rematch underway between President Joe Biden and former president Donald Trump, Biden testing positive for COVID-19, and last weekend’s attempted assassination on Trump’s life, American politics is drawing extra attention. A Closer Look at J.D. Vance's and His Wife Usha's Style With the Republican National Convention wrapping up Thursday night in Milwaukee and the Democratic National Convention slated to start Aug. 19 in Chicago, voters are tuning in to see what the candidates — and their partners — have to say. Conventions provide the chance for spouses to humanize candidates, said Deborah Walsh, director of...
VDH lifts portion of advisory for Meherrin River
Portion of Roanoke River to Lake Gaston remains under advisory two weeks after fire at chemical storage warehouse The post VDH lifts portion of advisory for Meherrin River appeared first on The Roanoke-Chowan News-Herald.
Hulk Hogan will speak ahead of Trump at RNC convention
Hulk Hogan, the longtime pro wrestler whose real name is Terry Bollea, is on the recently released roster of speakers for the convention’s final night, slated to speak in the run up to former President Donald Trump’s address.
Jewish politician leads prayer for Israeli hostages to end Republican convention’s first day
MILWAUKEE — “Beautiful prayer!” the woman shouted out from the floor of the massive Fiserv Forum. The delegate to Donald Trump’s coronation was responding to a benediction led by Leora Levy, a Jewish Republican from Connecticut, to close out the first day of this year’s Republican Party convention.
VDH Lifts portion of recreational water, fish consumption advisories for Meherrin River
RICHMOND – The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) is lifting portions of the recreational water and fish consumption advisories issued in response to a chemical storage facility fire on July 6. The portion of the advisory being lifted is for a section of the Meherrin River that starts at Route 138 (Union Mill Road) flowing Southeast through the Town of Lawrenceville and the City of Emporia to the North Carolina state line.
Milwaukee mayor hoping RNC can 'elevate' city; some say security cut down on visitors
The Republican National Convention has brought together tens-of-thousands of Republicans in Milwaukee this week as they formally nominate Donald Trump as their 2024 presidential candidate.But one of the key figures of the convention is not a Republican at all. Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson is a Democrat.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchHe's no fan of former President Trump, but he pushed hard to host the GOP convention.Johnson is setting aside his political differences to thrust his city into the national spotlight."I am a Democrat, like I said. I am going to the DNC next month, and I...
The Blackest Scenes From The Republican National Convention In Milwaukee
While few are far in between, there were a small number of Black people participating in the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee. The post The Blackest Scenes From The Republican National Convention In Milwaukee appeared first on NewsOne.
LOOKING BACK: Murfreesboro to Franklin Railroad Proposed
In July of 1924, an initial meeting in connection with a proposed standard gauge railroad from Franklin to Murfreesboro, North Carolina – and to some point on the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad in Hertford or Bertie counties in North Carolina – was attended by a large and representative body of Franklin and Murfreesboro citizens. The […] The post LOOKING BACK: Murfreesboro to Franklin Railroad Proposed appeared first on The Tidewater News.
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