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A 19-year-old makes history by becoming Surry County’s youngest elected official

June 29, 2026

At just nineteen, Cameran Drew isn’t just another college graduate—he’s the youngest person ever elected to Surry County’s Board of Supervisors. His victory in November came down to a razor-thin margin of eight votes over his high school government teacher, who ended up conceding with grace. What ma

sports

Behind the Scenes: What Mizzou Football Faces Before the Big Games

June 29, 2026

Summer isn't just about sun and rest for college football coaches. Take Eli Drinkwitz of Mizzou, who just wrapped up a whirlwind few months. After watching elite talent at the World Cup—his highlight reel included Messi scoring a hat trick—he returned to Missouri to prepare for another season of hig

art

Helping Artists Keep It Real

June 28, 2026

A new charity was created by the estate of late musician Oliver Tree. The foundation’s web page offers grants to help people make art that lasts for decades. Its name—“Dr. Oliver Tree’s Extremely Epic Art Grant for Baby Geniuses”—shows the founder’s playful style. The mission statement says

entertainment

Summer Sakura Bash Draws Denver Crowd

June 28, 2026

Denver’s Cherry Blossom Festival kicked off with a lively crowd on Saturday, June 27, as families and pets lined up along Lawrence Street. The heat hit 94 degrees, yet people found ways to stay refreshed with shaved ice, chilled soda and brief shade breaks. The festival is organized by the Tri‑St

opinion

Core Learning: Why Every Student Needs a Strong Foundation

June 28, 2026

Public universities exist to help people work and live well in a free society. When schools cut back on core subjects—reading, math, history, science and logical thinking—they risk turning graduates into people who can earn a living but lack the skills to think for themselves. That would weake

religion

Texas Adds Bible Passages to School Reading List

June 28, 2026

"Texas has taken a first‑of‑its‑kind step by making Bible verses part of the mandatory reading for elementary and middle school students. The decision, approved by a 9‑to‑5 vote of the state’s Republican‑led education board, will take effect in the 2030‑31 school year. Those who back the move say it

technology

Future Builders: How America’s Next 250 Years Will Be Made

June 28, 2026

The United States is about to celebrate its 250th year, and this milestone invites a fresh question: Where will we go from here? The country’s past success has never hinged on one invention. Instead, it grew through the skill of building—railroads that linked a continent, factories that powered a

sports

Cougars Keep Their Rank in the National Cup

June 28, 2026

The University of Utah’s athletic teams have maintained their place at number 25 in the national standings for Division I sports, matching last year’s result. This achievement reflects steady performance across all varsity disciplines, from football to track and field. Fans celebrated the cons

opinion

Art thrives in Rockland, Maine, where creativity shapes community life

June 28, 2026

Rockland, a small coastal city in Maine with just over 7, 000 residents, has quietly become a cultural hotspot in New England. Unlike bigger cities that treat art as an afterthought, Rockland shows how creativity can define a place. For decades, the town built its identity on fishing, farming, and b

politics

Behind the scenes: how new funding rules could reshape American research

June 28, 2026

A quiet battle is unfolding over who gets to decide what research gets money in the United States. Behind it sits a little-known government office with a big name: the Office of Management and Budget. Created in 1970 to crunch numbers for the White House, this office now has a new leader pushing tig