Morgantown, WV

Columbus, OH

North Carolina State

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Charlotte, NC

Town Talks

A North Carolina bar and restaurant has garnered acclaim for its pecan pie, earning the title of the best in the state according to Yelp. The Crunkleton in Charlotte is celebrated for its house-made pecan pie, which is served warm with salted caramel ice cream.

The best slices of pie in North Carolina are served at this bar, Yelp says. Why fans love it

Ohio State

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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

Denver, CO

David Heitz

In addition to collecting more than 8,000 used needles in the past year from Denver drug users, the Harm Reduction Action Center passed out 10,000 meth pipes and “snort kits,” according to a newsletter sent to its supporters Thursday. They also connected about 1,700 people to medical, mental health and substance abuse treatment.

Denver group hands out 10K meth pipes, ‘snort kits,’ connects 1,700 to treatment annually

More dangerous substances are entering the Denver drug supply, Harm Reduction Action Center warned in a newsletter this week. “The Iron Law of Prohibition posits that as law enforcement becomes more intense, the potency of prohibited substances increases,” HRAC Executive Director Lisa Raville wrote in the newsletter. That is exactly what is happening, she said.

Dangerous substances entering Denver drug supply

South Carolina State

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

Georgia State

Daily Coffee Press

According to officials with the Southern District of Georgia, two recently unsealed federal indictments have charged 23 defendants in a series of broad conspiracies involving the use of drones to smuggle methamphetamine, marijuana, and cell phones into state prisons in Georgia.

23 Defendants Charged in Federal Indictments for Drone-Smuggling Drug Operation in Georgia

Wyoming State

Buffalo, WY

WyoFile

The House Draw Fire burning in northern Wyoming grew to more than 163,000 acres on Thursday — nearly the combined size of Denver and Salt Lake City — threatening structures, prompting evacuation orders and forcing the closure of Interstate 90.

Wildfire burns 163,000 acres in northern Wyoming, forcing evacuations and I-90 closure

South Dakota State

Bozeman, MT

Montana State's volleyball team showcased their depth and consistency during the annual Blue-Gold scrimmage, which ended in a draw at Shroyer Gym. Head coach Matt Houk expressed cautious optimism, noting the team’s performance after just ten days of practice. With nine returning letterwinners, key players stepped up to fill the void left by all-time kills leader Kira Thomsen. Karli Heidemann led the scoring with 22 kills, demonstrating the team's ability to adapt despite changes in the roster.

Bobcats Impress in Blue-Gold Scrimmage with 22-Kill Performance

Texas State

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Massachusetts State

Dianna Carney

Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue organization in Massachusetts, has recently introduced a dog named Blazer who is looking for his forever home. According to the nonprofit rescue organization, Blazer has had quite a journey. “Blazer was one of 7 dogs ‘saved’ by another rescue down in Texas and when he was just a young puppy. Then, he was abandoned by this ‘rescue’ and left in a boarding kennel for 9 months. He is now a little over a year old, and 55lbs.” Thanks to Sandy Paws Rescue Inc. for stepping in to help Blazer, he is now on the path to finding a family to love him.

Meet The Sweet Dog Abandoned At Texas Kennel For Months Now Looking For Love In Massachusetts

Pennsylvania State

Shippensburg, PA

Franklin County Free Press

The Shippensburg University women’s cross country team has been ranked third in the 2024 Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) Preseason Coaches’ Poll. The poll, determined by the league’s coaches who are not permitted to vote for their own team, placed Slippery Rock first, as the reigning champions received eight first-place votes. Bloomsburg is ranked second with six votes, while Shippensburg received the remaining three first-place votes.

2024 PSAC Preseason Coaches’ Poll: Women’s Cross Country

Florida State

Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

Voters on Tuesday across Duval, Nassau and Clay counties chose attorney Ashley Wells Cox , a former assistant state attorney in the Fourth Circuit, to become a judge on the 4th Judicial Circuit Court.

Ashley Wells Cox wins 4th Circuit judge seat

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

Montana State

To increase the genetic diversity of an island population of grizzly bears , Wyoming and Montana wildlife managers recently worked together to import fresh bloodlines into the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem.

Two Montana grizzly bears trucked to Wyoming to bolster genetic diversity, help states’ delisting case

Arkansas State

Fayetteville, AR

Trailer Empire

Joy Duggar Forsyth and her husband, Austin Forsyth, are turning the page on their Fayetteville, Arkansas chapter. The beloved former star of “19 Kids and Counting” and her family have placed their meticulously updated 1958 home on the market for $369,000, signaling a new journey ahead.

Joy Duggar and Austin Forsyth List Charming Fayetteville Home for $369K

Colorado State

Boulder, CO

JACKSON—U.S. Rep Harriet Hageman on Tuesday touted GOP efforts to thwart campaigns reducing fossil fuel use, proposing that Boulder, Colorado, be stripped of its hydrocarbon infrastructure in a pilot program to test renewables.

Hageman proposes a Boulder, Colorado, fossil-fuel-free experiment

Louisiana State

Natrona County, WY

Houma, LA

A worker died Aug. 5 when the crane he was operating toppled at a wind farm construction site in remote Natrona County, state and local officials say. The victim, John William Hoffpauir, Jr., 55, of Houma, Louisiana, was working as a crane operator at the Cedar Springs wind energy construction site north of Casper and Glenrock under the control of Blattner Energy at the time of the accident. Hoffpauir was a Blattner Energy employee, a spokesperson for the company told WyoFile.

Worker killed in accident on wind energy construction site in Natrona County

Cheyenne, WY

Evanston, WY

EVANSTON—Bob Wharff is what they call a supercommuter. Every morning, he cruises for an hour down Interstate 80 to Park City, Utah. Evenings include the same ride back north to get to his Uinta County residence.

Out and wanting back in: An old lawmaker fights for another shot at wintering in Cheyenne

Missouri State

CJ Coombs

Denny's was once a staple of the American diner landscape. In recent years, it has had its ups and downs, especially post-pandemic. The dining habits of people also change. Some customers have a more discerning taste.

Denny's: a legacy of serving customers for over 65 years including 27 locations in Missouri

The chances for the tropical wave in the Atlantic developing have now risen to 80% over the next seven days. The National Hurricane Center (NHC) has advised that this disturbance could become the next tropical storm or hurricane within the coming days, potentially targeting the U.S. East Coast.

Tropical Wave That Could Impact Georgia Now Has 80% Chance of Development

The Current GA

Only a day after announcing otherwise, Wednesday night the Georgia Department of Education said schools can receive state funding for an Advanced Placement African American History class if districts use a course code linked to an existing Black history course.

State superintendent backtracks, says AP African American History class can be funded

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Sergio Ors Navarro’s hat trick guides WVU men’s soccer to 4-2 victory over Purdue Fort Wayne in opener

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The No. 3 men’s soccer team in the nation cruised to victory in its season opener Thursday night thanks to a career-best performance...

Sergio Ors Navarro’s hat trick guides WVU men’s soccer to 4-2 victory over Purdue Fort Wayne in opener

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