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A Small-Town Clinic’s Big Comeback

March 21, 2026

In Pineville, South Carolina, a once-forgotten health clinic has reopened its doors after years of neglect. The Maude E. Callen Clinic, which opened in 1953, was a lifeline for Berkeley County’s low-income families—especially Black women and children. For decades, it provided care where hospitals we

health

Movement habits in kids with cerebral palsy vary by environment

March 20, 2026

Kids who have cerebral palsy (CP) move differently depending on where they are. In homes, their activity level can be low because of limited space or safety worries. At school, they might get more chance to play if the playground is designed for them and teachers encourage participation. In communit

politics

City Safety Leader Fired Over Workplace Issues

March 20, 2026

The city’s top safety officer was let go this week after concerns about a toxic workplace and personal self‑promotion surfaced. The deputy mayor of community safety, who had been praised for cutting violent crime, was dismissed by the mayor’s chief of staff and senior aides. The decision came as the

business

New Name, Same Spirit: How a Lafayette Group is Turning Good Vibes Into Bigger Community Events

March 20, 2026

The story begins with Gus Rezende, a Brazilian who settled in Acadiana and grew a hospitality business that now includes popular spots like Central Pizza and Tropical Smoothie. With his long‑time partner B. J. Crist, the team launched a series of beloved festivals such as Sugar Jam and the Acadiana

health

Flint Hospital’s Sky‑High Fundraiser

March 20, 2026

Hurley Medical Center is turning a real airport hangar into a fancy night of flying fun. The event, called “Come Fly with Me: A First Class Experience, ” will run from 6 to 10 p. m. on April 11 at Aerodesign Services in Flint. Guests will walk through a space that looks like it’s straight out

politics

School Board Race Stays Unchanged After Recount

March 20, 2026

The election for the Forsyth County Board of Education ended without any shift in results, even after a formal recount was carried out. Both candidates had their votes tallied again by the county clerk’s office, and the final numbers matched those from the initial count. This means that the ca

crypto

Access to $APTM Made Easy with Alchemy Pay

March 20, 2026

Alchemy Pay, a leading gateway that links everyday money to crypto, has teamed up with Apertum, a new Layer‑1 blockchain on Avalanche. The partnership lets people buy the $APTM token with simple payment methods like Visa, Apple Pay, or local bank transfers. Now users can get into the Apertum ecosyst

sports

Movsar Evloev: From Ingushetia to the UFC Spotlight

March 20, 2026

He grew up in Sunzha, a small town inside Russia’s North Caucasus region. From an early age he trained in Greco‑Roman wrestling, earning a Master of Sports title before switching to mixed martial arts. His first professional fight was in 2014, and he quickly rose through the ranks of M‑1 Globa

environment

Disasters Hit the Most Vulnerable: How Floods and Cyclones Mess With Cleanliness in Bangladesh

March 20, 2026

People living with disabilities face unique challenges when nature throws a curveball. When heavy rains or violent storms hit Bangladesh, the country’s already fragile toilets and drainage systems get wrecked. The damage isn’t just about broken pipes; it means that those who need extra help to

opinion

A Campus Tragedy Highlights Chicago’s Safety Challenge

March 20, 2026

The early hours of Thursday saw a freshman from Loyola University, Sheridan Gorman, shot and killed while walking with friends near the campus’s lakefront. The incident occurred at a spot that many students frequent, raising immediate concerns about personal security in the area. Gorman had come to