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Nov 24 2024EDUCATION

Educators Gather to Tackle Early Childhood Challenges

In South Carolina, a group known as The Beloved Early Education and Care Collective, or The BEE, recently brought together early childhood educators to discuss the challenges they face. One of the main topics was the impact of pay, policies, and resources on behavioral issues in classrooms. Kiana St

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Nov 23 2024HEALTH

The Link Between Alcohol Sales and Opioid Deaths in New Hampshire

You might not think your local bar has much to do with opioid deaths. But in New Hampshire, researchers found a surprising connection. Places with more bars and restaurants, where people can drink alcohol on the spot, also had higher rates of opioid overdose deaths. Isn't that weird? It gets even mo

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Nov 16 2024BUSINESS

90 Years of Fun: Community Favorite Party Supply Store Closes Doors

Imagine walking into a store that feels like Disneyland, where kids' eyes light up with the joy of a party zone. That's what Vine American, a beloved party supply store in Hollywood, has been for the past 90 years. This gem has been a go-to for every special occasion, but now it's time to say goodby

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Nov 11 2024POLITICS

Uncertainty Grips Immigrants with Trump's Re-election

With Donald Trump's re-election, immigrants and their advocates are bracing for change. Trump's past promises of tough border policies and mass deportations have communities on edge. While some hope for improvements, others fear for their families and livelihoods. Groups like the League of United La

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Oct 22 2024CRIME

Georgia Dock Collapse: Families Demand Answers and Safety Reforms

Lawyers standing for families affected by a tragic dock collapse in Georgia held a conference in Jacksonville. The event, which took place on Sapelo Island during an annual event, resulted in the loss of three lives. Among the seven victims, four hailed from Duval County. Renowned civil rights lawye

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Oct 16 2024LIFESTYLE

Teller County's Race Against Time: Road Work Before Winter

As the leaves begin to change color in Teller County, Colorado, crews are working against the clock to complete several road projects before winter sets in. One of the biggest projects is the reconstruction of Lake Avenue, a major street that runs through the heart of Woodland Park. The project star

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Oct 12 2024BUSINESS

Big Business Park in Small Town: A Traffic Nightmare?

Imagine living in a cozy town like Mount Pleasant, South Carolina. Now, picture a massive, 60-acre business park popping up right in your backyard. That’s exactly what’s happening on Faison Road, and it’s causing quite a stir. The Carolina Business Park will include three huge buildings covering nea

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Oct 03 2024ENVIRONMENT

Swannanoa's Recovery: A Community United

Imagine a tiny mountain town, 20 miles east of Asheville, suddenly turned upside down. Hurricane Helene brought devastation to Swannanoa, with floodwaters reaching heights of at least 10 feet in some spots. The Whitson Avenue Bridge, which crosses the Swannanoa River, collapsed under the sudden down

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Oct 02 2024ENVIRONMENT

The Storm that Took a Town by Surprise

In Erwin, Tennessee, Hurricane Helene left behind more than just flooded streets. The workers at Impact Plastics were told to stay put, even as water started pouring in. Bertha Mendoza, 56, had just enough time to call her husband and kids before the flood took her life. She was one of many who coul

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Oct 01 2024WEATHER

Tornado Alley: A Wake-Up Call

It was a chaotic night when Hurricane Helene hit the Midlands, leaving a trail of destruction in its wake. The storm brought with it a total of nine tornadoes, which touched down in various parts of the region. The tornadoes were all classified as EF0 or EF1, the lowest levels on the National Weathe

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