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A Local Arts Spot Bites the Dust After Tax Struggles

April 17, 2026

The once-popular Harrisburg Midtown Arts Center has shut its doors for good, its owners blaming city officials for deliberately sabotaging their efforts. In a Facebook post, the group called "the HMAC Family" called the closure permanent and claimed city leaders constructed a trap to force them out.

religion

The Pope and U. S. Leaders Clash Over Faith and War

April 16, 2026

Pope Leo XIV talks a lot about religion and lately, he's been focusing on peace. But some U. S. leaders think he’s overstepping. JD Vance, the U. S. Vice President, has been Catholic since 2019 and thinks the pope should avoid theological debates. He argues that religion isn’t the pope’s only job, b

sports

Chelsea’s Striker Gap: Why One Player Still Matters

April 16, 2026

Nicolas Jackson might not be lighting up Bayern Munich, but back in London, some Chelsea fans are wondering what they lost. The 24-year-old Senegalese striker left on loan last summer, but his absence feels bigger than the stats suggest. With just 11 starts out of 27 appearances in Germany, Jackson’

lifestyle

Fresh troubles for Columbia and Lexington this week

April 16, 2026

A drowning near Irmo and a trooper’s alleged misconduct highlight how routine places can suddenly turn dangerous. In Lexington County, a 50-year-old Columbia man named Travers Antonio Berry was found lifeless under a Lake Murray dock on April 11 after a witness said he slipped while returning to sho

politics

John Eastman's Law License Taken Away for Election Claims

April 16, 2026

A California court decided to remove John Eastman's license to practice law after he pushed false claims about the 2020 election. Eastman worked closely with Donald Trump to challenge Joe Biden's victory. His actions included a Supreme Court case to overturn votes in key states and memos suggesting

sports

NBA Awards: Who Really Stood Out This Season

April 15, 2026

The NBA season has wrapped up, and the league’s top honors are now in focus. Three players are fighting for the most valuable spot: Denver’s Nikola Jokic, Oklahoma City’s Shai Gilgeous‑Alexander, and Los Angeles’ Luka Doncic. Jokic has already claimed the award three times, but his numbers—over 2

entertainment

Miami Heat: A New Crime Story Gets a TV Spotlight

April 15, 2026

The pilot of the crime drama M. I. A. will appear on NBC at 10 p. m. ET/PT on Thursday, May 14, following its release a week earlier on Peacock. The show moved from the streaming platform to broadcast as part of a cross‑promotion strategy. M. I. A. was greenlit by Peacock in 2024 and is created by

celebrities

Amanda Peet’s Journey From Skeptical Parents to TV Fame

April 15, 2026

Peet first shared how her parents, a lawyer and a therapist, were doubtful when she said she wanted to act. She joked that they thought her dream was as unrealistic as becoming a model or something “low‑brow. ” The actress told listeners on SmartLess that she had to prove acting could be a rea

politics

Power, Piety and the People: A Long‑Running Debate

April 15, 2026

The story of how church and state have clashed goes back more than a thousand years. In the 400s, a pope named Gelasius claimed that while kings ruled on earth, priests had the ultimate say because they promised eternal life. That idea didn’t settle things but it set a pattern that many later leader

business

Savannah’s Small Business Week Gets a Fresh Start

April 15, 2026

The city of Savannah is gearing up for its annual Small Business Week, which will run from May 4 to May 8. The highlight is the Mayor’s Small Business Conference on May 6, where entrepreneurs can learn from peers and city leaders. Registration is open online but will close on April 24 or sooner if s