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The Richmond County Black and Minority Chamber of Commerce recently held a small gathering that felt more like a seed‑planting than a typical conference. The event, titled “Building Futures in the Diaspora: Business, Immigration & Family Success, ” was aimed at people who want to start a business

environment

Solar Power: Facts, Fears and the Real Cost of Clean Energy

The world has seen two kinds of science in recent years: life‑saving vaccines and myths that scare people away from clean energy. Solar panels are a clear example of the former, yet some communities still think they bring danger. Solar energy captures light from the sky instead of burning coal, so

crime

Local Man Faces Charges After Online Sting Involving Teen Identity

A 61‑year‑old resident of Bloomfield Township has been charged with sexual solicitation of a minor and computer‑based fraud. The case began when a Kent County Sheriff’s detective, as part of an undercover operation, pretended to be a 14‑year‑old girl on the internet. She was contacted by the suspect

Small-town Oregon faces big political questions at a quiet gathering

In a tiny town where everyone knows each other’s grandparents, an 81-year-old activist drove three days just to get people talking about politics. Wasco, Oregon, population 417, isn’t the kind of place that normally draws crowds for policy debates. Yet Steve Radcliffe arrived with a plan: hold 36 to

crime

Jail death linked to methamphetamine: what autopsy results show

A man who entered the Jefferson County jail in February died just three days later, with toxicology reports later confirming methamphetamine as the reason. The 31-year-old had been taken into custody on February 16 following an arrest, but his health rapidly declined in the days that followed. Staf

crime

A Sudden Loss in South Florida

The shooting that took place on April 28th at a cash‑out store in Fort Pierce left the community stunned. A young man, aged 20, was taken into custody a day later, but the reasons behind his actions remain unclear. Lanessa Rodriguez, who ran the shop, was remembered by those close to her as a gen

weather

Sunny Days Ahead for Snohomish County

Snohomish County is about to welcome its warmest weather yet, with temperatures climbing into the 70s this weekend. The first day reaching 70 degrees is expected on Saturday, followed by a peak of 74 degrees on Sunday. A meteorologist from the National Weather Service highlighted that this stretch o

A Fresh Voice for Hamilton County

The county is in need of a leader who can keep promises and listen to people. He says that the most important thing is to put residents first, not politics. When he talks about services, he says people are tired of feeling ignored and that a real leader will focus on the job. He believes ac

Suncoast Faces New Political Puzzle

The Florida Legislature has redrawn the map for Congressional District 16, merging Sarasota and Manatee with Hardee, DeSoto and parts of Pinellas. The change means many towns that were once split across different districts now share one representative. Three well‑known Republicans—Sydney Gruters, G

A Local Government's Big Move Before a Tax Talk