Georgia State

Chesapeake, VA

Los Angeles County, CA

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Herbie J Pilato

[Note: Unless otherwise indicated, the commentary and quotes in this article are from the author's interview with those mentioned.]. Elizabeth Montgomery was one of the most popular actors from the 1950s to her unfortunate passing from cancer in 1995. Before, during, and after her benchmark Emmy-nominated role as twitch-witch Samantha Stephens on TV's Bewitched (ABC, 1964-1972), Montgomery made over 200 additional appearances in other weekly shows, TV-movies, and feature films.

'Bewitched' Star Elizabeth Montgomery Received Death Threats for Protesting the Vietnam War

North Carolina State

While investigating the case of convicted serial killer Sean Patrick Goble, known as “The Interstate Killer,” authorities made a chilling discovery—a possible new serial killer. Goble, a long-haul trucker, was notorious for strangling women, primarily sex workers, and dumping their bodies along highways across multiple states in the early 1990s. He was arrested in 1995 after a killing spree that spanned years.

North Carolina: Possible new serial killer uncovered during search for another

It’s a phenomenon in the eastern part of the state. Horses mysteriously vanish on the North Carolina Outer Banks. Some call them ghost horses and it happens on the northern end of the Outer Banks. For example, there is a wild stallion that the locals named Dash. Horses Mysteriously...

Horses Mysteriously Vanish On The North Carolina Outer Banks

PopCulture

Their relationship has reportedly devolved into constant 'full-blown fighting.'

'Morning Joe' Couple Mika Brzezinski and Joe Scarborough's Marriage Is Allegedly 'in Crisis'

MarketRealist

She bought the painting, which was priced at $80, thinking it "must be really good quality."

Woman who bought $30 painting from FB marketplace finds hidden tag with real price: "I'm blown away"

NewsNation

Two Chesapeake, Virginia, siblings were selling lemonade in their driveway when a man quickly grabbed the money jar in broad daylight. The Caldwell family joins “Morning in America” to discuss why they’re choosing to forgive the man and continue selling lemonade.

Man steals Virginia kids’ lemonade stand money jar | Morning in America

Coffee County, GA

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Daily Coffee Press

Last week, two individuals from Coffee County were charged with trafficking methamphetamine following a search at a residence on Willacoochee Highway. On August 13, detectives with the Coffee County Drug Unit conducted an operation involving Charles Black, which led to a search of his residence on Willacoochee Highway. According to the report, Black left his residence before the warrant was served and was subsequently detained.

Two Charged with Trafficking Methamphetamine After Search in Coffee County

Ohio State

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

Douglas, GA

A local Walmart employee was recently arrested on a misdemeanor charge after allegedly stealing over $60 worth of merchandise from the store. Additionally, she faced a felony charge after officers discovered suspected methamphetamine in her locker during the arrest.

Douglas Walmart Employee Arrested for Methamphetamine Possession and Shoplifting

New York City, NY

Nassau County, NY

A convicted New York drug dealer and predatory lender who was freed from federal prison after his sentence was commuted in 2021 by then-President Donald Trump was arrested on assault charges. Jonathan Braun is accused in Nassau County court of assaulting his elderly father-in-law as he tried to protect his...

New York drug dealer whose prison sentence Trump commuted arrested on assault charges

Florida State

Tampa, FL

New York Post

A Florida gastroenterologist has been disciplined after two recent colonoscopy procedures went awry on his watch, including at least one where he couldn’t hear an improperly-sedated patient’s screams because he wasn’t wearing his hearing aids.

Dr. Ishwari Prasad, 84, has been placed on probation by the Florida Board of Medicine after the botched procedures, according to a state Department of Health administrative complaint viewed by USA Today.

Both colonoscopies took place on June 5 last year at the Tampa Ambulatory Surgery Center.



During the first, Prasad is said to have “improperly delegated” medical tasks to a surgical tech who did not have a...

Florida doc, 84, couldn’t hear colonoscopy patient screaming in agony because he wasn’t wearing his hearing aids: complaint

A Virginia car meet took a deadly turn when a young mom was shot dead shortly after she chillingly confessed to her own mom that she felt like an argument was likely to break out. Kayla Healey, 21, was shot while sitting in her car along the 1200 block of...

Woman, 21, shot dead at Virginia car meet just an hour after calling mom fearing 'an argument'

Virginia State

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Margaret Minnicks

As of August 2024, many stores in Virginia have closed or are closing soon, including some of Virginian's favorites. In August 2024, Big Lots announced the closure of nine Virginia locations. The closure is part of a plan to close up to 315 stores nationwide or about a quarter of the company's locations. Big Lots CEO Bruce Thorn said the company's first quarter 2024 earnings report showed a $205 million net loss and might not be able to meet the terms of a credit agreement.

Update on recent stores closed in Virginia

Fox News

During the Democratic National Convention, CBS host Gayle King said Wednesday that Vice President Kamala Harris is "uniquely qualified" to be president.

CBS host Gayle King, who donated to Kamala Harris in 2010, says Dem is 'so uniquely qualified' to be president

The Guardian

Freedom, the central song in the Kamala Harris campaign, appeared in a Trump campaign video but was contested by singer’s label and publisher

Trump campaign deletes Freedom video after Beyoncé blocks use of song

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

Oriini Kaipara, a prominent news anchor in New Zealand, has captivated audiences by proudly wearing a traditional Māori face tattoo, known as a moko kauae, during her prime-time broadcasts. Kaipara, who is of Māori descent, is the first news anchor to display this significant cultural symbol on national television, marking a groundbreaking moment for both her and the Indigenous community she represents.

Māori news anchor Oriini Kaipara wears traditional face tattoo on air, breaking barriers

Roxboro, NC

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According to Travel alot, Roxboro, North Carolina, holds the unfortunate title of the most miserable city in the state. Several factors contribute to this designation, including high poverty rates, low median household income, and high crime rates.

North Carolina City Named The 'Most Miserable' In The State

Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

A historic marker could be erected to honor the victims of the racist mass shooting at the Dollar General store in Jacksonville’s New Town neighborhood nearly a year ago. If approved by the Jacksonville City Council, a marker would be installed at Kings Road and Canal Street on Aug. 25, a day before the first anniversary of the shooting, when a white gunman took the lives of three Black people.

Memorial considered to honor Dollar General victims

Virginia Beach, VA

Norfolk, VA

Portsmouth, VA

NewsBreak

Calls for resignation and reviews following report of Chesapeake mayor’s personal ask of city attorney

One Chesapeake councilman is calling on Mayor Rick West to resign, while others have ordered a probe of the city’s former attorney. This all comes in...

Calls for resignation and reviews following report of Chesapeake mayor’s personal ask of city attorney

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