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Nov 17 2024HEALTH

First Clade I Mpox Case in the U. S. Reported in San Mateo County

In a surprising turn of events, San Mateo County health officials announced the first case of clade I mpox in California and the entire United States on Saturday. The patient contracted the virus while traveling in Eastern Africa, where an outbreak of this strain is currently happening. Up until now

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Nov 12 2024HEALTH

Upgrading Lung Cancer Care: A New Guide for County Hospitals

Improving the way lung cancer is diagnosed and treated in smaller hospitals is crucial. County hospitals often struggle with access to advanced tools. This new guide, "Clinical Pathway in China County for Lung Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment (2024 edition), " offers practical solutions. It's not just

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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 2024ENVIRONMENT

Wildfire in Ventura County: Homes Burn, Thousands Evacuate

A massive wildfire in Ventura County, California, grew to over 14, 000 acres by Wednesday evening, Nov. 6. Strong winds helped the fire spread quickly, causing injuries and the destruction of many homes. Two residents were taken to hospitals for smoke inhalation checks. The fire also forced around 1

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Nov 07 2024CRIME

New DA Could Delay Retrial for Menendez Brothers

Nathan Hochman, the newly elected Los Angeles County District Attorney, might push for a delay in the resentencing of Erik and Lyle Menendez. The brothers were convicted of murdering their parents nearly three decades ago. Hochman wants to review the case thoroughly before making any decisions. This

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Nov 05 2024TECHNOLOGY

County Leaders Discover Innovative Power Panels

Imagine harnessing the power of the sun with just water! That's exactly what county supervisors recently learned about. They got a close look at a fascinating technology called hydropanels. These panels convert sunlight into drinkable water, a game-changer in places with water scarcity. The supervis

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Oct 31 2024POLITICS

Pennsylvania Voters Get Extra Time for Mail-In Ballots

In a surprise move, a judge in Pennsylvania extended the deadline for in-person voting in Bucks County. This decision came after a lawsuit filed by Donald Trump's campaign and the Republican National Committee (RNC) highlighted issues faced by voters on the last day of registrations. Long lines and

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Oct 31 2024CRIME

The Menendez Brothers' Court Date: A New Hope for Freedom?

The Menendez brothers, Erik and Lyle, are heading back to court on December 11. This time, they're not just fighting for their freedom, but also for a chance to rewrite their story. Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón is pushing to have their sentences changed, potentially setting the

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Oct 26 2024CELEBRITIES

Zachery Ty Bryan's Latest DUI Arrest: A Look at His Past

Zachery Ty Bryan, known for his role as Brad Taylor on "Home Improvement, " was recently arrested for driving under the influence (DUI) in Oklahoma. This wasn't his first brush with the law; he's been charged with DUI before, including a felony charge from an incident in California earlier this year

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Oct 23 2024WEATHER

Buncombe County Corrects Hurricane Helene Death Toll

Buncombe County Sheriff's Office has revised the death toll from Hurricane Helene. Initially reported as 72, the new count is now 42. This reduction comes from a more accurate classification of storm-related deaths. The confusion arose due to communication issues caused by power outages. State offic

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