Washington, DC

Virginia State

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Columbus, OH

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Margaret Minnicks

WVTF reported that a new Virginia law will become effective on July 1, 2024. The law will prevent utility companies from disconnecting services on various occasions, which could leave someone without power for days.

A new law will keep utilities from being disconnected on weekends and holidays in Virginia

Newark, NJ

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Morristown Minute

NEWARK, N.J. – Eight individuals associated with the "793 Bloods" street gang, a subset of the national Bloods gang, have been charged for their roles in a Newark-based drug trafficking organization, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced.

Eight '793 Bloods' Gang Members Charged in Newark Drug Network

California State

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Richmond, CA

Joel Eisenberg

This article is based on corporate postings and accredited media reports. Linked information within this article is attributed to the following outlets: Google Maps, JCPenney.com and The-Sun.com.

Multiple JCPenney Stores Permanently Closing in California

Georgia State

FinanceBuzz

Learn about the unfortunate downfall of 3 Popeyes stores in 2024 as we uncover the bankruptcy driving their closure.

Popeyes Is Closing These 3 Stores in 2024 (Due to Bankruptcy)

Dallas, TX

Houston, TX

Kianna Writes

OKA Furniture's Unexpected Exit from the U.S. Market. Have you heard the latest buzz about OKA, the beloved home furniture and lifestyle brand? It seems they've hit a pretty rough patch. In a move that caught many by surprise, OKA has filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy in the U.S., effectively shutting down its operations stateside. Yep, that means no more new orders from their U.S. website or stores, which have been a go-to for many looking to spruce up their living spaces.

A home furniture store has filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy in the U.S

New Jersey State

Connecticut State

Bob’s Stores, a discount store located in northeast America, is shutting down after nearly seven decades years in business.

Bob’s Stores is closing all of its stores after 70 years in business

Rhode Island State

Fox Business

Bob’s Stores on Monday announced the impending closure of every one of its nearly two dozen clothing retail stores. Its stores are located in six Northeastern states.

Bob's Stores closing all retail locations

South Carolina State

Southern Charm

Bi-Lo, a once-prominent supermarket chain in South Carolina, has seen a dynamic and tumultuous history since its inception in the early 1960s. Founded by Frank L. Outlaw, the chain originally started as Wrenn & Outlaw before rebranding to Bi-Lo in 1963 following an employee store-naming contest. The name, suggested by Outlaw’s secretary Edna Plumblee, marked the beginning of Bi-Lo's journey as a beloved grocery store across the southeastern United States​ (Wikipedia)​.

The Rise and Fall of Bi-Lo in South Carolina

Baltimore, MD

WEKU

As part of Morning Edition's July 4th celebrations, we hear the stories of two new U.S. citizens, Joanne and Andy Daw who migrated from the U.K. What does it mean for them to be an American?

Stories of new U.S. citizens: 2 people who became naturalized citizens on Flag Day

Texas State

Monroe, LA

ESPN Lafayette

There have been growing concerns in recent months about mass closures of various chains across Louisiana, Texas, and the rest of the country. From restaurants to grocery stores and in between, there have been a lot of closures that have hit close to home. As we've pointed out before, we've...

Leaked List of Walgreens Closures Includes Stores in Louisiana, Texas

The US Sun

RETAIL stores nationwide are struggling, coping with the rise of online shopping, declining foot traffic at brick-and-mortar locations, and inflation-weary, cash-strapped consumers. The latest retail giant to face store closures is JCPenney, as the once-booming department store chain, facing declining sales and struggling to entice new customers, has continued to shutter locations nationwide. Why are […]

Why are JCPenney stores closing?

Alameda Post

California regulators just stopped AT&T from pulling the plug. California’s Public Utilities Commission on June 20 rejected AT&T’s application to stop providing landlines and other services in areas where there is no other option.

Still Need Your Landline?

With immunity ruling, the Supreme Court is again the focus of politics. Hurricane Beryl is so strong, in part because of record high ocean temps. Catholic Church names its first millennial saint.

Morning news brief

Oroville, CA

Firefighters are battling a growing wildfire in Northern California that has forced at least 26,000 people to evacuate. The fire's cause is being investigated.

Thousands evacuate as Northern California wildfire spreads. More hot weather is expected

Douglas, GA

Daily Coffee Press

A 29-year-old, Travis Eugene Brinson Jr., who was arrested in March, has been sent back to prison just almost ten months after his release. Court documents show that Brinson Jr. was taken into custody on March 4, 2024, on one count of possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. A copy of the arrest warrant states that Brinson Jr. was in possession of a firearm that night between 8:15 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. at a residence on MLK Drive.

Convicted Felon in Georgia Sent Back to Prison for Ilegall Firearm Possession

Ed Walsh

Today, Wednesday, June 19, 2024 is Juneteenth, a national holiday celebrating the end of slavery. It is a holiday for some including most government workers, but it is a regular work day for others.

Post Office, mail delivery, stores, banks, what’s open or closed today Juneteenth 2024

The sports betting handle was up 25 per cent year-on-year. US.- Virginia’s sports betting handle was $505.9m in May, up 25.2 per cent compared to May 2023 but 10 per cent behind April of this year. Mobile wagers reached $501.3m, while bettors wagered $4.2m at retail locations. May’s total is the lowest in 2024 so far.

Virginia sports betting handle reaches $505.6m in May

Wyoming State

WyoFile

WyoFile has acquired a photograph of a lynx in Wyoming, a landmark observation of a species currently considered absent from the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem. Star Valley resident Jason Reinhardt, an avid houndsman , came across the animal while mountain lion hunting the southern Gros Ventre Range in February 2022. There was no doubt in his mind what it was: a tom lynx, judging by its blocky head.

Rare wildcat documented in the Yellowstone region for first time in a decade

New Mexico State

Las Vegas, NM

Federal officials are hopeful a temporary drinking water system will be in place this week for the city of Las Vegas, N.M. The 13,000 people there have been rationing water for two weeks now.

A New Mexico city faces drinking water crisis following torrential rains and mudslides

Burlington County, NJ

Pablo Estrada, 27, laundered proceeds from a mail fraud scheme, including lottery scams. Florence, NJ – Pablo Estrada, 27, of Burlington County, was sentenced to 33 months in prison for his role in laundering over $4 million obtained from various scams. U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced the sentencing today.

Burlington Man's $4M Money Laundering Scheme: 33-Month Sentence

Fort Myer, VA

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Brentwood, MD

Bethesda, MD

Takoma Park, MD

Hyattsville, MD

Silver Spring, MD

Bladensburg, MD

Falls Church, VA

Glen Echo, MD

Officials in the nation's capital and a Virginia suburb tell residents to boil their tap water because of a problem with D.C.'s water treatment system.

Washington D.C.'s boil water alert also affects parts of Northern Virginia

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