Columbus, OH

Scott County, VA

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Scott County Sheriff’s Office announced two people have been charged in connection with the death of a 7-week old baby. At around 5 p.m. on Monday, July 22., a call came in to Scott County Central Dispatch regarding a baby who wasn’t breathing. According to the sheriff’s office, rescue and deputies were immediately dispatched to the scene in the Alley Valley area.

2 charged in Scott County after death of 7-week-old baby

Fought in the United States between 1861 to 1865, the American Civil War is described as one of the darkest times in United States history. Brother fought against brother over several reasons, although primarily over the controversy of slavery in the United States. The states that remained loyal to the United States were known as the Union with the southern states that succeeded calling themselves the Confederate States of America. The conflict is the bloodiest and most costly war ever fought on American soil, changing the trajectory of the United States forever. These photos salvaged from the Civil War show what that time was really like.

Gruesome Civil War Photos Released From The Government Vault (Rare & Vintage Photos Of The Civil War)

Georgia State

Douglas, GA

Daily Coffee Press

Last week, a 32-year-old was arrested on trafficking charges after allegedly fleeing from a traffic stop and abandoning the vehicle with a child in the passenger seat. The chase resulted in the discovery of 230 grams of methamphetamine, which the suspect allegedly threw out while fleeing on foot. According to local detectives, the vehicle the suspect was driving was registered to NFL football player Tyreek Hill.

Man Driving Vehicle Registered to Tyreek Hill Arrested on Drug Trafficking Charges in Douglas

During the construction of a new archaeology center in Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia, archaeologists have discovered the remnants of a 17th-century home, believed to have been built around 1660. This finding marks the oldest known colonial structure in the area. The excavation, which began last spring, revealed a 32- by 24-foot...

Remains of 17th-century home unearthed in Colonial Williamsburg

Atlanta, GA

A 40-year-old man has been sentenced to over 28 years in prison for distributing significant amounts of fentanyl and other controlled substances to dealers in the Middle Georgia region. Authorities revealed that investigators uncovered evidence linking the drugs provided by the defendant, 40-year-old Lagary Williams, also known as "Frog," from Atlanta, to a fatal overdose.

Atlanta Man Sentenced to 28 Years for Supplying Deadly Fentanyl Linked to Fatal Overdose

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

This is FRESH AIR. I'm Tonya Mosley. My guest today, Joe Moore, spent nearly 10 years of his life living a double life as a member of the Ku Klux Klan. He did it as an informant for the FBI, thwarting an assassination attempt in 2007 on then-presidential candidate Barack Obama and foiling two murder plots. In his new book, "White Robes And Broken Badges," Moore gives a firsthand account of his experiences infiltrating the KKK's invisible empire and the rise in white supremacy ideology, specifically within law enforcement in Florida where he lived. During his time as an informant, Moore rose through the ranks, becoming friends with powerful members. He wore wires to record their plans, capturing discussions of a murder plot that would lead to the convictions of three Klansmen.

'White Robes and Broken Badges' exposes the inner workings of the Ku Klux Klan

Colorado State

David Heitz

A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

Immerse yourself in the haunting echoes of history with the eerie tales of 10 abandoned Civil War villages in the US. Explore solemn reminders of the past at haunted plantations and silent battlefields. Discover the humble lives in dilapidated cabins and the forgotten heroes in cemeteries. Witness the whispered tales of resilience in forgotten structures and investigate further into the chilling accounts of haunted plantation villages. Each village carries remnants of a bygone era, waiting to reveal stories frozen in time.

10 Haunting Abandoned Civil War Villages in the US

Florida State

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Red Lobster, the popular seafood chain, has confirmed additional closures in Florida, adding to its recent wave of shutdowns following the company’s bankruptcy filing in May. The latest round of closures includes two more Florida locations, highlighting the ongoing struggles of the iconic restaurant chain.

Popular seafood chain announces more closures in Florida

Virginia State

Editor's note: This article was originally published on February 17, 2022. It has since been updated. When Kimberly Morris started tracing her family roots, stretching back to her ancestors' enslavement in the 1800s, she didn't expect to uncover an incredible piece of history. Her genealogy journey led her to a decaying, one-room schoolhouse hidden in the woods of Virginia's Caroline County, a place overtaken by nature since her father's childhood. "This is my family's history," Morris told The Washington Post about the century-old building with its torn-up floor, precarious roof, and missing windows.

Black woman digging for her roots discovers father's segregated schoolhouse decaying in Virginia woods

Richmond, VA

War History Online

Treasure hunters have been obsessed with finding out what happened to the "lost" Confederate gold and money after the American Civil War.

The 150-Year Treasure Hunt For Lost Confederate Gold Continues

The start of the school year often brings questions for families about schedules, supplies and new teachers. But for some students in Virginia, the most pressing question is a simple one: What should they call their school?. Briana Brown and A.D. Carter are starting their senior year of high school...

Students divided after returning to schools with Confederate names restored

South Carolina State

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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

LiveScience

The home, which was built around 1660, would have been owned by an affluent family based on the artifacts found there.

17th-century home and silver spoon from 'affluent household' found in Colonial Williamsburg

New Jersey State

Dive into the rich history of the American Revolution, where every battlefield and fort tells a story of bravery and the struggle for independence. Ready to walk the ground where America’s forefathers fought for the nation’s freedom?. 1. Minute Man National Historical Park, Massachusetts. Visit the opening battlefields...

Forgotten Revolutionary War Treasures You Must Visit

Several myths are still circulating about the American Civil War and it's about time they were corrected, to ensure people know the facts.

Seven Myths About the American Civil War People Actually Still Believe

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

Graves Erskine had an incredible military career. Not only did he serve in WWI and II, he also brought home the body of the Unknown Soldier.

John Wayne Hired The Man Who Brought The Remains of the Unknown Soldier Home To Advise on 'Sands of Iwo Jima'

Denver, CO

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

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Sheriff working to identify skeletal remains found in Frederick County

FREDERICK COUNTY, Va. (WHSV) - Frederick’s County Sheriff’s Office is working to identify skeletal remains found in a creek located off Getty Lane in the county....

Sheriff working to identify skeletal remains found in Frederick County

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