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Nov 13 2024SPORTS

Wallace Football's Journey: Lessons from a Playoff Loss

Wallace Miners' football season came to an end with a loss to the top-ranked Carey Panthers in the playoffs. The final score was 86-8, but Coach Jared Young saw many positives. The Miners had their best season in years, winning 8 out of 10 games and even securing a North Star League title. "We had

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Nov 13 2024BUSINESS

Vandalized KC Coffee Shop Gets Unexpected Boost from Community

A Vietnamese coffee shop in Kansas City, Café Ca Phe, has been experiencing a surge in business after being vandalized last week. The community has shown tremendous support, with customers lining up to show their solidarity. Early morning on Wednesday, Nov. 6, surveillance footage captured someone

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Nov 12 2024CRIME

Police Tackle Car Break-ins in Kansas City’s Westport Area

Kansas City residents in the Westport area are staying vigilant after several car break-ins. Allison Mitchell, a worker in the area, shared her feelings, "Working late around here can be scary. We see shattered car windows all the time. " Mark Romero's daughter witnessed multiple broken-into cars ne

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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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Nov 08 2024HEALTH

Understanding Diabetes: Beliefs and Practices in Southeast Ghana

Diabetes is a global health concern, with over half a billion people affected and 6. 7 million deaths in 2021 alone. The United Nations aims to halt the rise of diabetes cases and cut premature deaths by a third by 2030. However, local beliefs about diabetes can hinder prevention and management effo

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Nov 08 2024ENVIRONMENT

Johns Island's Green Future: A Vote on Parks and Farms

Last Thursday, Charleston County's finance committee gathered to decide on 18 greenbelt projects. These projects are funded by the county's transportation sales tax. All but one project got the green light. The exception was a $1. 6 million plan for 40 acres on Johns Island's Main Road. The Lowcount

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Nov 07 2024LIFESTYLE

Snapshots of Family Fortitude: Battling COVID-19 Together

A fascinating study took a close look at how families endured the COVID-19 pandemic. They used an interesting technique called Photovoice, where families captured photos or videos that showed what kept them strong or weighted them down in their communities. Nine families participated, sharing their

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Nov 07 2024HEALTH

Helping Kids with Autism Adjust to Life After COVID-19

Imagine trying to understand and navigate a world that's suddenly changed overnight. That's what kids with autism and their families have been dealing with due to COVID-19. The T-Res project wants to help. They're creating an online toolkit to ease the transition back to regular routines as restrict

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Nov 07 2024CELEBRITIES

Sad Farewell to Former News Anchor Chauncy Glover

Jacksonville's Action News Jax is in grief after the sudden passing of former reporter and anchor, Chauncy Glover. He was only 39 years old when he died on Tuesday. Glover had a notable career that spanned over 15 years, starting in Jacksonville and then moving on to bigger markets like Detroit, Hou

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Nov 07 2024CRIME

Keith's Journey: From Struggle to Redemption

Keith Waters, in his early 60s, found hope and a new life after years of addiction, homelessness, and crime. His life took a dramatic turn for the better when he turned to God and sought help from OurCalling, a Christian nonprofit. He was killed in May, leaving behind a family that saw his transform

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