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
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
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
Vice President Kamala Harris recently announced her support for federally legalizing cannabis. She believes this could help Black communities. Currently, some states have legalized cannabis, but it's still illegal at the federal level. Harris' plan, called the "Opportunity Agenda, " aims to hel
You might have heard that the United Nations peacekeepers in Lebanon, known as UNIFIL, have been going through a tough time lately. Over the past week, the Israeli military has been causing trouble. They’ve been firing at UNIFIL posts, entering their bases, and even stopping their supplies. This has
In the heart of San Ramon, a group of dog-loving families noticed something unpleasant about their favorite sports park. The park, which is a spot many love to visit, was starting to collect a lot of trash – plastic bottles, metal soda cans, and even surprising amounts of dog poop bags were littered
You might think the solution to homelessness is simple – just provide housing. But it's not that easy. Homelessness is a big, complicated problem that affects our whole society. That's why solving it takes time and effort. On September 23, 2024, the City of Kingston held an open house to talk about
In Asheville, North Carolina, schools are set to reopen on October 28, a month after Hurricane Helene hit the region. The plan isn't just about getting back to lesson plans. Teachers will also support students in talking about the storm's impact. While everyone is safe, the community is grieving and
In the quiet town of Antioch, Tennessee, a tragic event has left the community in shock. Alyssa Lokits, a 29-year-old woman, was killed during a walk along the Mill Creek Greenway on Monday evening. Metro Nashville Police Chief John Drake revealed that the suspect, Paul Park, was apprehended within
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
