Jacksonville, FL

Orangeburg, SC

Carnell Cooper, MD, has been named chief medical officer of MUSC Health Orangeburg (S.C.) Dr. Carnell has served as CMO at several major healthcare institutions. He joins Charleston, S.C.-based MUSC Health from Virginia Reston Hospital Center, part of Nashville, Tenn.-based HCA Healthcare, where he has served as CMO since August 2022.

MUSC Health hospital taps HCA exec as chief medical officer

Indianapolis, IN

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The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department has made arrests in a heartbreaking case of neglect and malnourishment resulting in the death of 5-year-old Kinsleigh Welty. The child was found unresponsive and malnourished at her residence on Denver Drive, leading to her tragic passing at Riley Hospital for Children.

Man, woman arrested after starving 5-year-old daughter dies

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Houston, TX

Lance R. Fletcher

A Texas teacher and her husband are now in custody, accused of taking thousands of dollars from home renovation clients and gambling away money they took for work they never finished.

Texas teacher and husband arrested, accused of gambling away $1.53 million in home renovation scam

Port Orange, FL

L. Cane

As food costs have risen and inflation takes hold, some Floridians have stopped eating out as much, and, as a result, I've written about several Florida restaurants that have either struggled, allegedly gotten behind on rent, or gone out of business as a result.

Popular Florida Waterfront Restaurant That Faced Eviction For Being $200,000 Behind In Rent Closes

Three Rivers, MI

The Bendr Daily

Three Rivers, Mich. - Three store owners in Three Rivers are facing charges after allegedly labor trafficking a woman who was brought to the United States under the pretext of marriage.

Three Charged After Woman Forced to Work at Three Rivers Store for 8 Years With No Pay

Florida State

Orlando, FL

After writing about Florida's restaurants for some time, I've come to believe that, although Floridians want excellent food for a reasonable price, they're not exactly picky about where that food comes from.

FL's "Best" Seafood Joint Is Actually Seafood Market That Serves Food & Is "Where True Locals Go"

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Atlanta, GA

Among 182 cities — including the 150 most populated U.S. cities, plus at least two of the most populated cities in each state — Atlanta is the best city to start a career, according to an analysis released May 13 by WalletHub. To determine the best cities to...

10 best cities to start a career

Denver, CO

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David Heitz

Do you wonder what that nasty smell that has been cropping up all over Denver is?. I know. Denver has lots of nasty smells, including urine and feces in the alleys. There also is the unmistakable chemical smell of meth that turns some people’s stomachs. And of course, marijuana lingers in the air Denver-wide.

Opinion: The smell of death in Denver

Ruckersville, VA

Greene County, VA

Cheryl E Preston

Victory church pastor Rodney Locklear has been indicted. The Richmond Times Dispatch reports that a Virginia church has closed its doors, but not for the same reasons other congregations in the Commonwealth have been shuttered. It was not a declining or aging congregation or financial matters. Victory church has ceased to exist because the pastor has been accused of s$x crimes against a minor and now faces six additional charges.

A Virginia church shuts down after the pastor is charged with crimes against a minor

Ponte Vedra Beach, FL

Diners in Florida are a wonderful way to enjoy some comfort foods and experience nostalgia in one meal. Some diners - like Americana 50's Family Diner - are family-owned and operated. Others, like Metro Diner, are chains. Unfortunately, one highly-praised location of the Metro Diner was recently shut down after a state inspection.

FL Diner Seen On Diners, Drive-Ins & Dives Shut Down After Inspection - Roaches, Insects, Stop Sales

Sterling, VA

Tammy Razmic was selected as the new CEO of StoneSprings Hospital Center in Sterling, Va., part of Nashville, Tenn.-based HCA Healthcare. Ms. Razmic will serve as the hospital's first female CEO, effective May 20, according to a May 9 hospital news release. She joins StoneSprings from HCA Florida Memorial Hospital...

HCA hospital taps 1st female CEO

Chicago, IL

A former executive at Loretto Hospital in Chicago faces federal charges alleging she helped embezzle nearly $500,000 from the facility amid the COVID-19 crisis, the Chicago Tribune reported May 13. Heather Bergdahl, MD, 37, who now lives in the Houston area, was charged with embezzlement from a federally funded program...

Former Chicago hospital exec charged in $480K embezzlement scheme

Morris County, NJ

Mount Olive Township, NJ

Morristown Minute

MORRIS COUNTY, N.J. — Christina Susco, 38, a daycare teacher at the Mount Olive Child Care & Learning Center, has been charged with endangering the welfare of a child and aggravated assault, as announced by Morris County Prosecutor Robert J. Carroll, Chief of Detectives Robert McNally, and Mount Olive Township Police Chief Michael Spitzer.

Daycare Teacher Charged with Child Endangerment and Assault

Tampa, FL

Many Floridians are sad when their favorite restaurant closes. And I've written several articles in recent weeks about beloved Florida restaurants abruptly closing their doors - such as Crisp & Green and Dove III. Now, we can add The Stone Soup Company to the list.

A Retiring FL Restauranteur Changed His Eatery To Employee-Owned. It Just Abruptly Closed Anyway

Plant City, FL

Many Floridians enjoy all-you-can-eat buffets as they offer plenty of food variety for one fixed price. Unfortunately, one popular option in this niche - Plant City Homestyle Buffet - was closed for three days after a state inspection. Unfortunately, this isn't its first closure.

Popular Florida Buffet Closed For Three Days After State Inspection -3rd Closure

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Nemours Children's Health hospital taps chief medical officer

Nemours Children's Health, Jacksonville (Fla.) named Andrew Stec, MD, vice president and chief medical officer. He...

Nemours Children's Health hospital taps chief medical officer

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