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Wilmington, NC

Richmond, VA

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Margaret Minnicks

A beloved Richmond shop that's been open for decades may be forced to close because of decreased sales. Ten Thousand Villages is located in the heart of the historic Carytown district at 3201 W Cary Street, Richmond, VA 23221. The non-profit shop is full of international trinkets all made by hand. Retailers sell fair-trade crafts and housewares from Asia, Africa, Latin America, and the Middle East. It's a part of a global village that focuses on fair trade, sourcing all of its products from underserved communities.

Richmond shop being forced to close after 30 years

Virginia State

On Wednesday, November 22, 2023, Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin accepted two deer from the Mattaponi and Pamunkey tribes during the 346th tax tribute ceremony outside the Governor's Mansion in Richmond. The bucks were the annual tributes of game that dates back to treaties signed in 1646 and 1677.

Two Virginia tribes presented Governor Glenn Youngkin with deer for tax tribute

Georgia State

Nantucket, MA

The Inquirer and Mirror

( Nov. 2, 2023 ) Hope and faith are fueling a family’s search for their missing son and his two friends off the coast off Nantucket. “It’s never anything that you want to hear. The fear, the scenarios want to try to creep in your head, but my faith is so strong that I just don’t let it,” said Kim Jones, mother of one of the fishermen, Tyler Barlow.

Family of missing Georgia fishermen believe they may be off Nantucket

Chicago, IL

Natalie Frank, Ph.D.

Governor Pritzker allocates $65M for Chicago migrant tent camps: Revealing state Involvement in tent housing solution. Governor J.B. Pritzker has announced a substantial allocation of $65 million by the state to facilitate the establishment of tent encampments for migrants in Chicago before the onset of winter. This decision comes mere months after the second-term Democrat distanced himself from a similar concept introduced by Mayor Brandon Johnson.

Illinois Gov. Requested Migrant Tent Camp Proposals Before Newly Elected Chicago Mayor Took Office

Denver, CO

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David Heitz

Denver Mayor Mike Johnston was clear Saturday when someone asked during a House1000 town hall meeting what will happen to those who say no to free housing. He said taking 1,000 people off the streets with accepting an offer of free housing “allows us to focus much more rigorously on the enforcement of those who don’t (want the housing).” He said those in the grips of addiction will be offered “outpatient treatment and if not, we will get you inpatient treatment.” Johnston made his remarks during a town hall meeting at Evans School in Golden Triangle. The forum answered questions from neighbors of proposed micro community sites at 1199 N. Bannock and 1375 N. Elati.

Denver homeless encampment crackdowns will include mandated addiction treatment, mayor says

New Hampshire State

Concord, NH

InDepthNH.org

Concord, NH – Attorney General John M. Formella announces the identity of the officer involved in the shooting incident on Friday, November 17, 2023, at the New Hampshire Hospital in Concord, New Hampshire that resulted in the death of John Madore, age 33.

AG IDs Trooper Involved in Shooting Death at State Psychiatric Hospital in Concord

Chicago board of ethics dismisses allegations against Former Mayor Lori Lightfoot of unethically attempting to influence voters. The Chicago Board of Ethics has dismissed allegations of ethical misconduct against former Mayor Lori Lightfoot. The accusations arose from her campaign's mass email distribution to public employees during her re-election bid. Chicago Inspector General Deborah Witzburg had accused Lightfoot of violating the city's ethics code by sending fundraising emails to public workers.

Former Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot Cleared of Electioneering Ethics Charges

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Louisville, KY

Northern Kentucky Tribune

The federal Drug Enforcement Administration announced its fall National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Oct. 28 removed nearly 600,000 pounds of unneeded prescription medication across the country.

DEA removed nearly 600,000 pounds of prescription meds on TakeBack day; urges continued disposal

Illinois State

Winston-salem, NC

Ron Dansley

Sgt. Henry Johnson is "one of the five bravest American soldiers in the war." -- Theodore Roosevelt Jr. (This post includes content assisted by AItools) Sergeant Henry Johnson, born on July 15, 1892, in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, embodies exceptional resilience in adversity. His life's narrative, from humble beginnings to extraordinary bravery during World War I, highlights unwavering determination and selfless service.

Unveiling the Heroism of Sgt. Henry Johnson: A Story of Resilience and Sacrifice

Massachusetts State

CONCORD – Should a person who is facing involuntary commitment for a mental health crisis be able to see the state Circuit Court judge who is deciding his or her freedom, or is it enough to just have a phone hearing?

Judge Hears Arguments on Audio Hearings for People Facing Involuntary Commitment

Minneapolis, MN

Minnesota State

DayTripper

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota (Blue Cross) has expanded its statewide High Value Network for Medicare Advantage to include all locations of Hennepin Healthcare, the company announced today.

Blue Cross Expands Medicare Advantage Network in Collaboration with Hennepin Healthcare

West Virginia State

Charleston, WV

Michael Ramsburg

CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- Buck firearm season begins on Monday, Nov. 20 in all but four West Virginia counties. As one of the most popular hunting seasons in the state, the two-week period which this year runs through Dec. 3 sees a large harvest of deer -- nearly 49,000 in 2022 alone.

Bag a big buck? The governor wants to see it

Washington, DC

India Currents

Over 300 members of the Indian American community representing multiple religious, business, and advocacy groups gathered at the Dirksen Senate Office Building in Washington D.C. to celebrate Diwali. The organizations involved in the celebrations included BAPS Public Affairs, the Hindu American Foundation (HAF), the Asian American Hotel Owners Association (AAHOA), the American Jewish Committee (AJC), and the U.S. India Security Council Inc.

More Than 300 Indian-Americans Celebrate Diwali On Capitol Hill

Washington State

( Nov. 16, 2023 ) Preparations began in earnest yesterday for the arrival of President Joe Biden on the island next week , continuing a family tradition that started in the mid-1970s when he was a senator from Delaware.

Preparations underway for first family's arrival

Colorado State

Denver City Council member Amanda Sawyer wants to make something perfectly clear: The council does not vote to give itself raises. The issue was discussed Monday during the city Charter Review Committee meeting. It is spelled out in the city charter that the council must pass in ordinance form raises for elected officials every four years. The raises can be the average of city employee raises over four years or they can be tired to the Consumer Price Index, whichever is less. The council passes the raises ordinance for the incoming class of elected officials, not for themselves.

Denver City Council may stop voting on elected officials' pay raises

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Ousted CFCC trustee says he repeatedly faced pressure to stay silent

Ray Funderburk III was removed from the Cape Fear Community College Board of Trustees last week. Now that he’s off the board, he’s sharing two concerning...

Ousted CFCC trustee says he repeatedly faced pressure to stay silent

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