West Virginia State

Brooks County, GA

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In Folks Huxford’s The History of Brooks County (1948 ), a history of Hickory Head Baptist Church by Mrs. J. G. Stanley and Mrs. A. J. Reamy tells of the origins of the church. Members of Liberty Baptist Church, at present-day Grooverville, who lived closer to Hickory Head Academy began holding prayer meetings there in […]

Hickory Head Baptist Church, Circa 1873, Brooks County

Virginia State

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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

Chicago, IL

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Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

New York City, NY

Cheryl E Preston

Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

Coffee County, GA

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Last month, more than twenty individuals were indicted on felony charges in Coffee County. Several of them have recently made local headlines, including Guillermo de la Cruz-Morales, the sole person charged in connection with the disappearance of Maria Diaz, and Cornelius Jamison, accused of cocaine trafficking.

Grand Jury Indicts Over Twenty Individuals on Felony Charges in Coffee County

Tupelo, MS

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Traci D. Franklin, a 52-year-old resident of Tupelo, was arrested by the Tupelo Police Department on June 28, 2024, following the issuance of a Lee County Circuit Court Capias Warrant.

Tupelo police make arrest on woman for not returning rental property to Best Way

Clarksburg, WV

According to the City of Clarksburg Facebook page, Little Ceasars in Eastpoint on Emily Drive has reopened. In April, Clarksburg officials confirmed that Little Ceasars, a standard at the Eastpointe Shopping Plaza, had shut its doors. However, it was. not a permanent closure. Instead, the store relocated to make room...

Decades-Old Restaurant at Eastpointe Open Again at New Location Following Near $300,000 Renovation

Daily Mail

Nashville's world-famous music scene was dealt a major blow after one of its iconic venues filed for bankruptcy last week.

Nashville music scene dealt blow as venue files for bankruptcy amid fraud probe

Shenandoah, PA

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NORTHERN SCHUYLKILL – The following is a collection of police incidents reported by local law enforcement...
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Police Log, 7/10/2024

Santa Ana, CA

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Over the weekend, SAPD police detectives served a narcotic related search warrant in the area of 4200 W. 5th Street involving a documented gang member. As he was leaving his residence, the subject was detained and detectives searched the home.

The SAPD arrested a gang member and seized a large bags of drugs and a gun

Vienna, VA

A resident deposited a check into the ATM at Bank of America, 235 Maple Ave., W., on July 5 at 1:05 p.m., Vienna police said. Three men were in line behind her to use the machine and one of them allegedly scammed the woman, leading her to believe she made an error in her transaction and offering to assist her.

Police: ATM scam ensures woman in Vienna

Bridgeport, CT

As the photo clearly indicates, this is from 1946 and shows the Bridgeport High School baseball team after it earned the Little Ten Championship. Principal N.R. Tolley is in the back row, to the left. Who else do you know in this photo? Add to the comment section below. This...

Time Travel: BHS's 1946 Little Ten Baseball Champs and a 1928 Coal Company Located in Taylor County

The West Virginia Agriculture and Forestry Hall of Fame (WVAFHOF) will honor the 2024 inductees with a banquet on Saturday, July 20, at Jackson’s Mill. The evening will start with a reception at 5:00 p.m. followed by dinner at 6:00 p.m. The banquet is open to any interested parties. To purchase tickets, contact Rebecca Williams at (304) 825-6983.

WV Agriculture & Forestry Hall of Fame Class of 2024 Listed; Trio from North Central West Virginia Included

Missouri State

Fulton, MO

CJ Coombs

Bringing them home: for 40 years, the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) has been helping to locate missing children. Since July 1, 2024, according to the NCMEC, 15 children have been reported missing in the U.S. Not included in that number are those who have been missing in Missouri since June 2024.

Seven teenagers have been missing in Missouri since June 2024

Denver, CO

David Heitz

A dangerous drug that is being mixed into fentanyl is causing those who inject it to develop a rash of sores that resembles a case of flesh-eating bacteria. People experiencing homelessness around Denver can sometimes be seen with these bloody, weeping wounds. I recently mentioned this phenomenon to a fentanyl user who told me about the xylazine connection.

Denver homeless people suffer sores as xylazine enters fentanyl supply

Ashland, PA

ASHLAND – Parts of the area remain without power after two lines of gusty storms...
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Hundreds remain without power after gusty storms

One of the largest façade specialists in the United Kingdom (U.K.) has filed for administration (the U.K. equivalent of bankruptcy protection) after 120 years in operation. Edinburgh, Scotland-based Charles Henshaw & Sons announced the move this past Friday following what company officials say were significant financial pressures due to rising costs and delays in new projects.

Historic Façade Company Files for Administration After 120 Years

South Carolina State

Fairmont, NC

James “Marty” Johnson, age 79, of Fairmont, passed away July 11, 2024 at Ruby Memorial Hospital. Preceded in death by his parents, Bill. and Jean, Marty is survived by his wife Sally and three children (Susan, Diana, Bill), eight grandchildren, and 12 great grandchildren. Daughter: Susan Rogers, her...

Former Area First Responder Serving as a Firefighter, James "Marty" Johnson, Passes Away at Age of 79

Aurora, CO

Aurora’s pallet shelters for people experiencing homelessness, which only allow a maximum 30-day stay, have been cycling the same individuals in and out, city staff told council members Thursday. Many return to street encampments when their time in the pallet shelter runs out, Jessica Prosser, homeless services director for the city, said. Then, the city sweeps the encampment again, and they get to come back to the shelter for another 30 days, Prosser explained. This process can repeat multiple times.

Aurora pallet shelters a revolving door for homeless

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Benedum Airport Authority Monthly Meeting Canceled

The regular meeting of the members of the Benedum Airport Authority has been canceled for the month of July 2024,...

Benedum Airport Authority Monthly Meeting Canceled

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