Winston-salem, NC

Columbus, OH

Forsyth County, NC

The Center Square

(The Center Square) – Overcharging customers by retail stores in seven North Carolina counties has drawn fines from the state.
                Nine stores in Alamance, Forsyth, Hertford, Mecklenburg, Moore, Wake and Union counties had errors on price scans and failed the subsequent follow-up inspection, leading to the disciplinary action. Checking price-scanner systems is an unannounced strategy by the Standards Division in the state Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.
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Nine stores in seven counties pay penalties

Georgia State

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Coffee County, GA

Douglas, GA

Daily Coffee Press

A 49-year-old woman from Douglas was recently arrested for allegedly submitting a life insurance policy for her ex-husband without his knowledge. According to a Coffee County Sheriff’s Office incident report, detectives met with a man on May 7 at the Coffee County Law Enforcement Center concerning a reported case of insurance fraud.

Georgia woman charged for allegedly filing life insurance policy application on ex-husband

North Carolina State

The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians’ (EBCI) marijuana megastore will open for recreational marijuana sales tomorrow, July 4. Located in a former bingo hall that cost over $50 million to refurbish, the Great Smoky Cannabis Company — which has been open for medical marijuana sales since April — will begin recreational marijuana sales on July 4. Initially, these sales will be exclusive to tribal members. However, a spokesperson for the outlet tells us that sales will begin for everyone 21 and older, regardless of tribal membership, next month.

North Carolina Marijuana Megastore to Open for Recreational Sales on July 4

Newark, NJ

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Morristown Minute

NEWARK, N.J. – Eight individuals associated with the "793 Bloods" street gang, a subset of the national Bloods gang, have been charged for their roles in a Newark-based drug trafficking organization, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced.

Eight '793 Bloods' Gang Members Charged in Newark Drug Network

The Coffee County Drug Unit, along with deputies from the department, apprehended two individuals last week in separate incidents, one allegedly found in possession of methamphetamine and the other the subject of a prior narcotics investigation who attempted to evade law enforcement.

Coffee Drug Unit Arrests Two in Separate Incidents; Meth Possession and Fleeing Suspect Apprehended

Mount Airy, NC

The town of Mount Airy is a fun place to visit if you're a fan of the TV show. Many of the places mentioned on the show are located here. The town is known for its "Mayberry" attractions. Mount Airy's economy depends on tourism. The town produces $100 million per...

Visiting: The Town of Mayberry in North Carolina

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Manteo, NC

Greenville Daily Bugle

Recent tragic traffic accidents have struck North Carolina, highlighting the devastating impact of road incidents on families and communities. These incidents span different regions and circumstances, each leaving behind a trail of sorrow and questions.

North Carolina in Mourning: Recent Tragic Accidents Strike Local Communities

Saint Johns County, FL

Hastings, FL

Jacksonville Today

Eight people have been arrested on drug charges stemming from an undercover investigation at a convenience store in Hastings, according to the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office.

8 arrested in Hastings drug and gambling bust

Adel, GA

Last Friday, two men were arrested on charges following a joint investigation into drug trafficking in Adel, culminating in a search at their home. According to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI), the search took place on Friday, June 28, at the residence of 28-year-old Shyiem Marquon Banks and 36-year-old Roderick Dion Collins. Investigators discovered a substantial quantity of drugs, including 210 grams of suspected methamphetamine, 3.2 pounds of suspected marijuana, 13 grams of suspected alpha-PVP (Flakka/bath salts), over 90 suspected oxycodone tablets, and 2 firearms.

Two Arrested in South Georgia Drug Bust Uncovering Methamphetamine, Marijuana, and Firearms

South Carolina State

Myrtle Beach, SC

FedEx has announced the closure of four facilities in North and South Carolina on September 3, impacting 310 employees, as revealed in Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act notices. The company is shutting down three Ship Centers in West Columbia, Florence, and Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, along with another in Conover, North Carolina. This move is part of FedEx’s Network 2.0 initiative aimed at consolidating its Express and Ground networks to streamline operations, reduce costs, and increase efficiency.

FedEx Closes Four Facilities in the Carolinas, 310 Jobs Affected

Colorado State

Aurora, CO

David Heitz

The Aurora City Council will hold a public hearing Monday on whether to allow cannabis dispensaries to stay open until midnight. State law allows marijuana dispensaries to stay open until midnight, but some jurisdictions such as Aurora shortened hours to 10 p.m. Council member Curtis Gardner has brought forth the ordinance to lengthen the hours.

Aurora considers midnight dispensary hours

New Jersey State

Clifton, NJ

Newark, NJ – Evangelos Megariotis, a 72-year-old orthopedic surgeon from Clifton, admitted to multiple counts of unlawfully prescribing pain medications to his patients. U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced the guilty plea today.

Surgeon Guilty of Illegal Narcotic Prescriptions, Faces 20 Years

Ringtown, PA

The Shenandoah (PA) Sentinel

UNION TOWNSHIP – A valley man was killed Wednesday in a lawn mowing accident, firefighters...
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Lawn mowing accident claims life of Ringtown Valley man

Illinois State

Chicago, IL

Chicago Happenings

Every year, new laws that were passed the prior year go into effect on July 1. In 2024, a number of new laws will begin this Monday. Among them include higher wages for tipped employees, a gas tax increase, and driver's licenses for undocumented immigrants.

New Laws July 1: Driver's Licenses for Undocumented Migrants, Raises for Tipped Workers, and More

Missouri State

Greene County, MO

CJ Coombs

On September 30, 1970, in the early hours of the morning after midnight, two tractor-trailer rigs were rolling eastbound on I-44 in Greene County. The drivers had no idea what was going to happen.

The I-44 explosion in Greene County, Missouri over 50 years ago: a tragedy that's still remembered

According to Shakey's website, this pizza parlor is only in California, North Carolina, and Washington state in the U.S. now. This was my family's go-to pizza joint when my father was stationed with the Air Force outside of Omaha, Nebraska. We liked it so much, that when we were transferred again, it was hopeful we'd find another one.

Shakey's Pizza Parlor and nostalgia: the first franchised pizza restaurant also landed in Missouri

Town Talks

North Carolina is undoubtedly one of the best places to grow up. From learning southern hospitality from birth to cheering for top college basketball teams and making 3am Waffle House runs with friends, the state offers a unique and enriching upbringing.

This Is The Best Neighborhood For Teens In North Carolina

Bacon County, GA

On Monday, a search at a Bacon County home by investigators resulted in the discovery of a large quantity of illegal drugs, including methamphetamine and cocaine. However, the suspects are currently not in custody.

Drug Bust Uncovers Methamphetamine and Cocaine in Bacon County Residence

The Aurora City Council will consider using opioid settlement money Monday to pay for drug treatment for clients of its yet to open homeless services campus. The council will vote during its study session whether to spend money from the fund on a peer advisor, a van to transport clients from the navigation center to treatment, and a case manager. The city will receive about $14 million in opioid settlement funds, according to a presentation by city staff to the city council.

Aurora may send homeless people to rehab

Virginia State

Chesapeake, VA

• “Trump rally could bring thousands to Chesapeake Friday, along with traffic and road closures.”—Virginian-Pilot. • “Parents express frustrations, say Virginia special education system is ‘profoundly flawed.’”—WTVR. • “Va. library might be getting a name change after community outcry over current ‘very...

Trump rally could bring crowds, traffic and road closures to Chesapeake and more Va. headlines

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Man pleads guilty in 2020 fatal shooting in Winston-Salem

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — Juan Noyola-Alonzo pled guilty to two counts of voluntary manslaughter in a shooting in August of 2020, the Forsyth County District Attorney's Office...

Man pleads guilty in 2020 fatal shooting in Winston-Salem

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