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Oct 23 2024EDUCATION

Top Virginia High School's Principal Steps Down: What's Next?

You might be surprised to hear that the principal of a super popular high school in Virginia is calling it quits. Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology, once the best in the country, has seen its rankings drop in recent years. Dr. Ann Bonitatibus, who’s been in charge for seven yea

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Oct 23 2024LIFESTYLE

Mysterious Rumors: Is Barrio Logan's Las Cuatro Milpas Really Closing After 91 Years?

San Diegans were buzzing on social media after a blog post claimed that Las Cuatro Milpas, an old-fashioned Mexican restaurant in Barrio Logan, was shutting down after 91 years. The rumor even suggested the building was sold to a nearby church. But the restaurant quickly set the record straight on I

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Oct 23 2024POLITICS

Platte County Voters Decide on Youth Mental Health Tax

In November, residents of Platte County, Missouri, have a big choice to make. They'll vote on whether to add a small sales tax to help children and teens with their mental health. The idea started because there aren't enough mental health services in the county for the number of kids who need them.

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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 22 2024ENVIRONMENT

Discovering Lost Histories: Enslaved People's Burial Sites Unearthed

For years, genealogist Lenora Gobert has been on a mission to uncover the stories of enslaved people who once lived and died on a former plantation in St. James Parish, Louisiana. Her research has revealed the identities of five enslaved individuals buried on the land, which is now planned to be the

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Oct 22 2024BUSINESS

Charleston's Citadel Mall: A Makeover on the Horizon

Charleston's Citadel Mall is set for a major transformation. The city's Design Review Board recently approved a 75-page document outlining design elements for the mall's future development. This isn't just a simple renovation; it's a complete overhaul that aims to blend indoor and outdoor spaces, cr

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Oct 21 2024CELEBRITIES

Seattle Broadcasting Legend Passes Away at 80

Tony Ventrella, a prominent figure in Seattle's sports broadcasting scene, has left us at the age of 80. Over his more than 40-year career, he worked at various TV stations like FOX 13, King, KIRO, and Komo, making him a familiar face to the Western Washington community. Besides broadcasting, Ventre

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Oct 20 2024CRIME

Tragedy on Sapelo Island: Ferry Dock Collapse Claims Lives

Imagine celebrating a community event on a small, beautiful island. Suddenly, disaster struck Sapelo Island, Georgia, when a ferry dock collapsed. The accident happened during an annual festival honoring the island's Gullah-Geechee community, descendants of Black slaves. Just before 4 p. m. , a gan

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Oct 20 2024CRIME

Tragedy Strikes Sapelo Island: Dock Collapse Claims Lives

Imagine this: a festive day turns into a nightmare. On Georgia's Sapelo Island, a dock suddenly gave way, plunging people into the water. Seven lives were lost, and six more were critically injured in the horrific incident. The collapse happened during a fall celebration, where the island's small Gu

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Oct 20 2024CRIME

Tragic Collapse at Island Event: Seven Dead, Community Mourns

On Sapelo Island, Georgia, a dock gangway unexpectedly collapsed during a community festival, claiming seven lives and injuring many. The gangway, installed only a year before, was meant to serve the island's Gullah-Geechee community, descendants of Black slaves. State officials are investigating wh

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