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Troup County, GA

North Carolina State

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Pitt County, NC

Robersonville, NC

Becca Rey

A press release was put out by the Pitt County Sheriff's Office of North Carolina on November 14, 2023. On November 14, 2023, the Pitt County Sheriff's Office and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) concluded a months-long joint investigation of trafficking narcotics in the Pitt County area when they executed a search warrant at 1512 Flat Swamp Church Rd in Robersonville, NC.

Pitt County Drug Bust: Narcotics, Guns, Cash

Clarkston, WA

Mia Carlson

CLARKSTON, WA - A local man was arrested on multiple charges after he allegedly returned to Walmart and threatened to kill an employee who had previously trespassed him from the store and then created a biohazard in an officer's patrol vehicle by spitting several times after claiming he had COVID. Shankle also reportedly attempted to spit on an officer.

Local Man Arrested: Allegedly Threatened Walmart Employees & Spit Numerous Times in Cop Car

Los Angeles, CA

The LA Insider

Los Angeles, CA (LAI) — In a significant crackdown, federal authorities have charged 23 individuals, allegedly affiliated with a transnational street gang, for their involvement in a widespread methamphetamine trafficking operation. This announcement was made by the U.S. Attorney's Office. The operation led to the apprehension of 17 individuals, with four already in state custody and two still being sought.

Federal Charges Against 23 Suspects in Major Meth Trafficking Operation Linked to Transnational Gang

New Hampshire State

Claremont, NH

InDepthNH.org

CONCORD — Whatever is in the Claremont Police Department’s internal affairs records that state Rep. Jon Stone is trying to hide from the public, it’s bad, his lawyer told the New Hampshire Supreme Court on Tuesday.

Rep. Jon Stone’s Records As a Cop Are Humiliating, Lawyer Tells NH Supreme Court

Florida State

Jacksonville, FL

L. Cane

There are many well-known businesses and retailers that are based in Florida. Examples are Publix, Bealls, and Southeastern Grocers, to name just a few examples. Unfortunately, recently, a couple of Florida-based companies have announced or confirmed layoffs. One example was the clothing retailer Venus Fashion, which is laying off over 100 employees in its Jacksonville facilities.

Florida-Headquartered and "Most Loved" Retailer Reportedly Lays Off Hundreds Of Employees

Daytona Beach, FL

I often write about both Florida and about warehouse clubs like Costco and I find that, for some readers, the two are a winning combination. Many of the articles I've written about Costo receive comments from people wishing their Florida city would get a Costco.

A Florida City is Getting a Large, One-Of-A-Kind Costco For A Very Unique Reason

Santa Ana, CA

Laguna Hills, CA

NewSantaAna

SANTA ANA, Calif. – A 26-year-old bartender has been charged with special circumstances murder for beating a 27-year-old woman to death with a fire extinguisher and leaving her body with a sandbag covering her head in a nearby construction site.

O.C. bartender facing murder charges after allegedly beating a woman to death with a fire extinguisher

Oregon State

Springfield, OR

Robbie Newport

We learn some interesting things from an Oregon Live article written on Nov. 28 by Maxine Bernstein, such as Kristin Kinkel, the older sister of Kip Kinkel, the 1998 Thurston High School shooter, explaining why she thinks her brother should be let out of prison.

Should 1998 Thurston High School shooter Kip Kinkel be let out of prison? His sister thinks so

Texas State

El Paso, TX

Lance R. Fletcher

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) statistics indicate more than 140,000 pounds of methamphetamine were confiscated in 2023. But there's a little more added to the pile, according to a release from the law enforcement agency.

Border Patrol says Mexican woman arrested in attempt to smuggle over 350 pounds of meth into Texas

Missouri State

Noel, MO

CJ Coombs

In the very southwest corner of Missouri is the City of Noel, which has been nicknamed The Christmas City and Canoe Capital of the Ozarks. Noel is located along Elk River and rests in McDonald County which borders Northwest Arkansas.

A small town in Missouri reminds people of Christmas and the post office has a special tradition

Kansas State

Malta Bend, MO

The historic Henry Blosser House is located near Malta Bend, Missouri (Saline County). This three-story house was constructed between 1878 and 1880, over 140 years ago. On December 29, 1978, the house was listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Over 140 years old, the Henry Blosser House was saved: it's expected to open in the fall of 2024

Virginia State

Fredericksburg, VA

Margaret Minnicks

There is no shortage of classical Christmas towns in Virginia to visit. There are many places to visit to embrace all that the season has to offer including festive parades, hundreds of thousands of twinkling lights, holiday craft shows, decorations, gift shops, restaurants, and other exciting things.

What visiting a classical Christmas is like in Fredericksburg, Virginia

Doswell, VA

This time of the year we see twinkling Christmas lights and beautiful decorations almost everywhere. We also hear the sound of Christmas music playing just about everywhere we go. Here is a place where you can see lights and hear beautiful Christmas music at the same time.

The longest drive-thru synchronized Christmas lights display is in Doswell, Virginia

Salem, OR

The average person never thinks the bad things they read in the news will ever happen to them, that is, unless they have been a victim of crime themselves. This is a lesson a Salem, OR mom learned the hard way when she left her car running with her two children inside while she went into a convenience store in the early hours on Nov. 8.

Mom learns a lesson about leaving her car running with children inside while going into a store

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12-year-old dead, several children injured in Troup County vehicle crash, sheriff says

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - A preteen died and several other children were badly injured in a Troup County vehicle crash on Saturday, according to...

12-year-old dead, several children injured in Troup County vehicle crash, sheriff says

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