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Jan 10 2026CRIME

Spartanburg's Violent Start to 2026: What's Really Going On?

Spartanburg has seen a troubling start to the year 2026, with three lives lost in just seven days. The victims, Tyson Hall, Gregario Julian Lizama Tenorio, and Thomas Raheem, were all killed in separate incidents, according to police reports. The first tragedy struck on New Year's Day when Tenorio,

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Jan 01 2026CRIME

Five Hurt in Fort Lauderdale Night Out

A night out in Fort Lauderdale's entertainment district turned scary when five people got shot. It happened early Sunday morning, around 2 a. m. on December 28. Police and the FBI are now looking for the person or people responsible. When cops arrived, they found five adults hurt. All of them were

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Dec 23 2025POLITICS

Choosing the Right Leader for House District 88: Growth and Education at Stake

House District 88 is at a crossroads, with voters facing a crucial choice in the upcoming special election. The district, covering parts of Lexington County, including Lexington, South Congaree, Pine Ridge, and Gaston, is looking for a new representative after the resignation of former Representativ

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Dec 15 2025EDUCATION

School Days Shortened: A New Plan for Southern Boone County

Southern Boone County R-I School District is considering a big change. They might switch to a four-day school week. This could start in the 2026-27 school year. On the days they do go to school, classes would run longer. School would start at 7:50 a. m. and end at 3:25 p. m. from Tuesday to Friday.

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Nov 19 2025POLITICS

Federal Agents Active in North Carolina: What You Need to Know

Federal agents from Customs and Border Protection (CBP) made their presence known in parts of North Carolina, sparking reactions and concerns among residents. Initially, it was reported that these agents would focus their immigration enforcement efforts in Raleigh. However, plans changed quickly, an

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Nov 01 2025POLITICS

California's Redistricting Battle: Who Will Have a Say?

In the small town of Loomis, California, people are worried about their future. This place, with its 7, 000 residents and single-family homes, is known for its suburban concerns like traffic and high gas prices. Right now, it's represented by a Republican in Congress. But a big vote is happening tha

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Oct 26 2025CRIME

South End Residents Demand Action Amid Rising Drug Crisis

The South End neighborhood in Boston is facing a serious problem. Drug use, dealing, and crime are on the rise. This is making life difficult for residents. Many are thinking about moving out because they don't feel safe anymore. Last Thursday, dozens of South End residents gathered at Cathedral Hi

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Mar 05 2025SCIENCE

Antarctica's Research in Jeopardy: The DOGE Disruption

Imagine a place so remote and cold that it's hard to believe anyone could live there. That's Antarctica, where the United States has three permanent research stations. These stations are like small cities built on volcanic hills, polar plateaus, and icy peninsulas. They're not easy to get to or main

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Feb 05 2025ENVIRONMENT

Cook County Fights Environmental Injustice: A Battle for Resilience

Floodwaters are quietly creeping their way up in the basement of Tara Stamps, who just recently started her role as Cook County supervisor. That storm moved quickly through the West Side of Chicago. But its impact will continue to linger. The city is looking for their input. People Sitting next

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Feb 01 2025POLITICS

Research in the Red: Trump's Initial Directives Spell Uncertainty

Researchers and scientists were left in the dark when key research meetings were suddenly canceled. This happened after the Trump administration ordered a communication pause. The halt affected meetings that decide which studies get funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Most importantly

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