Wilson County, NC

Pigeon Forge, TN

Things at Dollywood are getting a little dangerous. Tucked away in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, Dollywood reigns as one of America’s most beloved theme parks. More than just thrilling rides and delectable food, Dollywood offers a unique experience – a vibrant celebration of country music legend Dolly Parton’s life and career. Parton, who grew up in the nearby area, remains the heart and soul of the park for many visitors.

Dollywood Crisis Escalates with Police Investigation, Dolly Parton Silent

Lancaster County, PA

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Fans of Frisco's Chicken were left reeling as the beloved Peruvian-style eatery announced the closure of all its locations in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. The chain, known for its delicious food and strong community values, posted a heartfelt note on its doors, informing customers of the devastating news.

Favorite Chicken Chain Suddenly Closes All Stores, Heartfelt Message Found on Doors

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Blake Shelton took to social media to mourn the heartbreaking loss of The Oak Ridge Boys member Joe Bonsall at the age of 76 from complications of ALS, read more…

Blake Shelton left 'heartbroken' as he mourns death of The Oak Ridge Boys' Joe Bonsall from ALS — read tribute

North Carolina State

Town Talks

Can You Flash Your Headlights to Warn Other Drivers About Speed Traps?. Flashing headlights can serve as a signal to other drivers that law enforcement is nearby, often warning of speed traps or sobriety checkpoints.

Is it legal to flash your headlights to warn drivers of speed traps? What Drivers should now

South Carolina State

Asheville, NC

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North Carolina Restaurant Named The 'Best Fried Chicken Joint' In The State

Denver, CO

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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

Oak Ridge, TN

USA TODAY

Country Music Hall of Famer Joe Bonsall, the tenor vocalist of the Oak Ridge Boys, has died from complications of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.

Joe Bonsall, Oak Ridge Boys singer, dies at 76 from ALS complications

Coral Gables, FL

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Edmond Thorne

Tragic End for South Florida Hispanic Building Tycoon Sergio Pino. Fort Lauderdale, FL - In a shocking turn of events, prominent South Florida homebuilder Sergio Pino was found dead in his Coral Gables home on Tuesday morning. The Miami-Dade County Medical Examiner's Office confirmed that Pino died from an apparent suicide.

South Florida Tycoon Dead After FBI Raids on Homes and Office

Chicago, IL

Foodie in Chicago

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?

Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

A former Jacksonville police officer pleaded guilty Tuesday to enticement of a minor to engage in unlawful sexual activity, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office. Josue Garriga III, 34, faces a mandatory penalty of 10 years to life in federal prison and must register as a sex offender. A sentencing date has not been set.

Former cop pleads guilty to enticing 17-year-old girl

Savannah, GA

Daily Coffee Press

Newly returned indictments in the Southern District of Georgia include felony charges for illegal firearms possession and drug distribution, while additional defendants have been sentenced to federal prison or await further proceedings after pleading guilty to federal gun charges.

Federal Charges in Southern GA: Indictments and Sentences for Firearms and Drug Offenses

Idyllwild-pine Cove, CA

The Boot

Dolly Parton has sold her cozy California cabin, and pictures show a property that's as charming and down-home as she is. The 78-year-old country icon listed her 3-bedroom, 1.5-bathroom, 1,800-square-foot cabin in Idyllwild, Calif., for $499,000 on June 4, according to online property sites. She accepted an offer and the deal went into pending on June 17, and finally closed on July 1.

Dolly Parton Sells Her Charming California Cabin — See Inside! [Pictures]

A man died in police custody Sunday after he was arrested when he scuffled with firefighters and police, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said. Joseph Lawson, 43, was the second person to die in the past week while in police custody. Both were hospitalized at the time they died, the Sheriff’s Office said.

Suspect dies in custody; he’s the second in six days

Clarksville, TN

31-year-old Amy Matthews was involved in a domestic altercation with her husband, Alex Matthews, at her Cindy Jo Court residence on June 29th. When officers arrived, they spoke with Alex, who claimed an argument occurred because he found out Amy was talking to another man. Alex informed officers that, after this, they both began arguing before it turned physical when Amy attempted to grab Alex’s phone. Amy proceeded to slap Alex multiple times on the leg while yelling, “he hit me.” Alex provided officers with footage of the incident that he recorded. Amy Matthews was then deemed the primary aggressor, and she was then taken into custody for domestic assault on July 3rd.

Amy Matthews slaps husband after he catches her cheating

Franklin, TN

Parade

The country star was photographed with his wife and kids while celebrating the occasion.

Luke Bryan Poses With Family During Major Milestone Moment

New Jersey State

Newark, NJ

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ESSEX COUNTY, N.J. - In a notable case from Essex County, New Jersey, 32-year-old Mahogany Hawkins of Newark has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for her involvement in drug trafficking, specifically cocaine and methamphetamine.

Newark Woman Gets 10-Year Sentence for Drug Trafficking

Kentucky State

Northern Kentucky Tribune

Gov. Andy Beshear announced on Thursday the successful launch of a statewide drug operation by the Kentucky State Police (KSP) known as “Operation Summer Heat,” following a three-month investigation into suspected drug trafficking rings.

KSP’s Operation Summer Heat makes 206 drug trafficking arrests, saving lives in safer state

Georgia State

Dublin, GA

Officials from the U.S. Department of Justice have announced that a 42-year-old man from Dublin, Georgia, has been sentenced to nearly 20 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to distributing fentanyl.

Georgia Man Sentenced to Nearly 20 Years for Fentanyl Distribution

Apex, NC

Apex, NC Ranks High on "Most Livable Small Cities" List. The Raleigh suburb of Apex has been recognized as one of the most livable small cities in the United States, ranking No. 7 on SmartAsset's nationwide list published on July 11.

North Carolina town ranks as one of nation’s best small cities to call home. Why it’s special

Nashville, TN

Whiskey Riff

Even though the autopsy and toxicology reports are complete, we're still getting new information about what happened the night Riley Strain passed away.

It's been three months now since the body of Riley Strain, the 22-year old University of Missouri student who went missing on March 8 in downtown Nashville, was found in the Cumberland River after a two-week search.

Strain, who was in town for a fraternity formal, was last seen after being asked to leave Luke Bryan’s lower Broadway bar, Luke’s 32 Bridge, and then for some reason walked in the opposite direction of his hotel.

Authorities said at the time...

Security At Luke Bryan’s Nashville Bar Claimed Riley Strain Was “Verbally Aggressive With Staff” Before Being Kicked Out

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Firefighters respond to Wilson County church fire

Firefighters responded to a fire at Springfield Presbyterian Church in Wilson County on Thursday afternoon after...

Firefighters respond to Wilson County church fire

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