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IRS data shows migration to North Carolina in droves
(The Center Square) – While residents are pouring out of states like California, New York and Massachusetts, they are coming to North Carolina in droves, according to new U.S. Internal Revenue Service numbers. North Carolina ranked third for the most in-bound migration, according to the numbers, with the state showing a net gain of 82,620 people from 2021-2022, the IRS said. Florida (245,334) and Texas (180,870) had more than twice...
Two Encon officers remove rattlesnake from Lake George hotel
Two environmental conservation officers were in the right place at the right time to catch a rattlesnake at a hotel. The officers were attending a training course in Lake George on the safe handling of rattlesnakes, when they received a call that a snake had gotten into the common area of a hotel on the lake, according to the Department of Environmental Conservation.
Lincoln musician honored with statewide prize in arts
LINCOLN — Lincoln resident Michael Chorney has spent much of his life making music. It was music that first brought Chorney, 63, to the Green Mountain State as a teenager hoping to start a band. He’s remained tethered to Vermont’s music scene since then, taking on projects as a musician, producer and composer; dabbling in genres from acid jazz to folk, while captivating audiences from Burlington to Broadway.
Man seriously injures hand with fireworks in Schenectady
The Schenectady Police Department is investigating after a 43-year-old man seriously injured his hand due to fireworks. Police said the incident happened around 8:45 a.m. on Thursday in the Hamilton Hill neighborhood.
Police surround Rensselaer home in ‘swatting’ incident
Police surround Rensselaer home in false swatting incident. Rensselaer Police surrounded a home on Wednesday for what they thought was a person who shot his family, but actually was a false “swatting” call. Officers from multiple police agencies responded to a residence on the 2000 block of 10th...
Abenaki Nation of Missisquoi receives tobacco education funding
SWANTON, Vt. (WCAX) - New efforts by the Abenaki Nation of Missisquoi aim to tackle tobacco addiction. The Department of Health just awarded nearly $800,000 in grants to curb tobacco use. An Indigenous group in Swanton is using their funds to teach their youngest members cultural uses of the plant.
Vermont selected to take part in federal health care reform model
The AHEAD Model, which Vermont could begin in 2026, aims to reduce health care spending, improve investment in primary care and change how hospitals are paid. Read the story on VTDigger here: Vermont selected to take part in federal health care reform model.
Fireworks light up the skies across the US as Americans endure searing heat to celebrate July Fourth
Millions of people in the U.S. celebrated and suffered under heat warnings Thursday as they flocked to beaches and traveled in droves to toast their nation’s birth with July Fourth parades, cookouts and the always anticipated fiery splashes of color in the evening sky. In Washington, neon bursts of...
Londonderry receives seven planning commission resignations
LONDONDERRY, Vt. – The July 1 selectboard meeting opened with announcements, one of which was from town administrator Shane O’Keefe, stating they had received $487,087 in reimbursements from FEMA, adding, “I think we’re well ahead of most other towns.”. Board chair Tom Cavanagh moved on to...
Young Hiker Slips in and out of Consciousness While on Dangerous New York Trail
A hiker needed rescuing in Putnam County last week on one of the more dangerous trails in New York State. Young Hiker Slips In and Out of Consciousness on Breakneck Ridge. Every week, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation sends out a press release on their social media accounts and websites detailing all the big news from the previous week.
Tim de la Bruere: Abenaki people were excluded from the state recognition process. I was one of them.
In this way did Vermont’s Legislature, advised and guided by self-proclaimed “Abenaki” and their defenders, take it upon themselves to decide who is Indigenous. Read the story on VTDigger here: Tim de la Bruere: Abenaki people were excluded from the state recognition process. I was one of them..
Milton paradegoers celebrate holiday’s unity of purpose
MILTON, Vt. (WCAX) - Milton residents gathered Thursday for the annual Independence Day parade. From traditionalists to daredevils, it was a parade to remember for all ages. “This is my first parade ever -- 79 years--old,” said Milton’s John Perrotte. “It’s overwhelming to see the amount of people from the town who join in and the old cars, the tractors --it’s just beautiful.”
Old troupers guide the new at Circus Smirkus
GREENSBORO—The kids are coming home to take over the family business. Well, that’s not exactly the case, but Circus Smirkus is, for the first time, presenting a show directed by a former trouper. The Imaginarium, the company’s 2024 show, made its debut Saturday afternoon at the farm here...
Glover board hears from Shadow Lake Road denizens
GLOVER — Several Shadow Lake Road residents showed up at the June 27 select board meeting here to ask when it will be paved. More than 20 people came out, but let Winston Harper do most of the talking for the group, on the subject of the road, which had its blacktop removed after frost heaves made the surface rough.
Police searching for missing Vermont teen
GRAFTON, Vt. (WCAX) - Police are asking the public for help finding a missing Vermont teen. Vermont State Police say Ethan Whitten, 18, of Grafton, was last seen Wednesday at about 3 p.m. near Brookline Road. Troopers say Whitten’s disappearance is not considered suspicious, but there are concerns for his...
The information and referral hotline Vermont 211 is set to resume 24/7 service
Vermont 211 returned to full service as of July 1. The one-stop number to call or text for all things related to the community, health and human services is now operating 24/7, 365 days a year. The hours were cut in July 2023 by the Agency of Human Services. After receiving funding from Vermont Legislature, the agency restored full hours. ...
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