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community

Cop Who Shot Unarmed Man Found Guilty

November 5, 2024

A jury found a former police officer guilty of murder for shooting a Black man who was holding a cellphone and keys. The officer, Adam Coy, claimed he thought the man, Andre Hill, had a gun. But the jury didn't buy it. They saw the body cam footage showing Hill with a phone, and no threat. Coy's law

environment

Volunteers Band Together After Floods Devastate Spanish Town

November 2, 2024

In the small town of Chiva, Spain, volunteers roll up their sleeves and dive into the mud. They're cleaning up after powerful flash floods that struck the region, leaving behind a trail of destruction and at least 205 lives lost. Alicia Montero, a local, is one of many who never imagined their town

community

Halloween Fun on Prospect: A Safe Trick-or-Treating Event

November 2, 2024

You know those old movies where trick-or-treating is dangerous? Well, the Prospect Business Association wanted to change that in real life. They organized a special event called Trunk or Treat, right next to Linwood Sun Fresh Market. This wasn't just about candy; it was about showing everyone that t

crime

Hate Crime Charges Added After Chicago Shooting

November 1, 2024

In Chicago, a young man named Sidi Mohamed Abdallahi, 22, from Mauritania, was hit with additional hate crime and terrorism charges. This followed an incident where he allegedly shot a Jewish man walking to synagogue. The shooting took place in the city's West Ridge neighborhood last Saturday mornin

health

Meet Lex the Pink T-Rex: A Dad's Art Project Becomes a Breast Cancer Awareness Symbol

November 1, 2024

In the heart of South Carolina, a dad's creative response to his son's dinosaur request has turned into a powerful symbol for breast cancer awareness. Chris Price, a local artist and handyman, started this journey in 2022 when his son Fowler asked for a dinosaur sculpture. The result was Lex, a 20-f

crime

Teen Gun Violence: Dallas Seeks Real Solutions

November 1, 2024

Three high school athletes from Dallas, all aged 17, were shot and killed this year. Their deaths highlight a growing problem: more teens are dying from gun violence in the city. While overall violent crime has dropped, teen homicides have increased. The Dallas Morning News is working to profile eac

crime

Missing Cars and Generators: A Community Alert

November 1, 2024

Imagine waking up to find your car gone. That's what happened to someone on the 3500 block of St. Germain Street West in St. Cloud. The car in question is a dark blue Ford Fusion with a distinctive dent near its right turn signal. If you spot a car with the license plate FXY 017, don't hesitate to r

business

Mount Pleasant's New Community Hub: Let’s Gather!

October 31, 2024

"Imagine a space that’s perfect for families to relax, enjoy some food, and listen to live music – all while meeting new neighbors. That’s the idea behind 'Gather Mount Pleasant, ' a $14 million project that’s up for final review this Wednesday. Located on Midtown Avenue, right next to MUSC Midtown,

politics

Pittsburg Council Sets the Record Straight on City's Safety

October 31, 2024

Councilmembers in Pittsburg are upset about a website's claims. This website, created by a group against a councilmember running for a different job, says Pittsburg has a high crime rate and no big grocery stores. The councilmembers say these claims are just not true. They think these false claims c

business

Diaper Spa’s Fines Keep Growing

October 31, 2024

The woman running the Diaper Spa in New Hampshire is in deep trouble. She's been fined a whopping $17, 500 for advertising her spa as a mental health service without the right licenses. Dr. Colleen Ann Murphy isn't licensed to practice medicine in New Hampshire, where her spa was based. She's only l