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A Raleigh suburb is the safest town in North Carolina, a new report finds. Fuquay-Varina ranks No. 1 on a list of smaller cities boasting lower crime rates and a lower financial toll on residents, according to results published by Moneygeek.

The safest place to live in North Carolina? This ranks as the state’s No. 1 town

Newark, NJ

Morristown Minute

MORRIS COUNTY, NJ - Nine individuals have been arrested for their alleged involvement in a drug trafficking organization operating in Newark, distributing fentanyl, heroin, cocaine, and methamphetamine, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced today.

16 Arrested in Major Drug Bust: Meth, Cocaine, Fentanyl & Heroin

Tulare County, CA

Porterville, CA

Golden Gate Media

Tulare County Sheriff's Office (TCSO) detectives are seeking the public's assistance in locating an inmate who walked away from her work assignment at the Bob Wiley Detention Center.

California jail inmate at-large after she walks away from her kitchen job, vanishes without a trace

Georgia State

Buford, GA

DeanLand

There's been a whole lotta shakin' goin' on in Northwest Georgia over the past 30 days. And, yes, some of it likely has been in the barn. A total of six earthquakes have been recorded in the northernwestern portion of the state over the past 30 days, according to data from the US Geological Survey (USGS).

6 Earthquakes Shake NW Georgia in 30 Days

Lexington, KY

The Lexington Times

Federal authorities recently employed an unconventional yet effective method to link an alleged Lexington drug trafficker to a fentanyl stash house. A plea agreement, filed Wednesday in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky, details the elaborate investigation that culminated in the arrest and subsequent guilty plea of a key individual. A key piece of evidence in the case? The defendant's DoorDash order history.

Plea agreement: Feds used DoorDash app to link Lexington drug trafficker to stash house

Ali Carney, 46, of Newark, received a 65-month prison sentence for conspiring to distribute narcotics, including fentanyl and heroin, and possessing with intent to distribute fentanyl, according to U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger.

Gang Member Sentenced to 65 Months for Drug Trafficking

River Oaks, TX

Robert Russell Shaneyfelt

This post includes content modified using AI. Garrett Beck could never have foreseen the events that transpired during his Thursday morning shift. The electrician and his colleague were heading south on Interstate 35 when lightning struck their work truck near Basswood Blvd.

Struck by Lightning on I-35: A Close Call

According to a report by Safewise, the latest state of safety survey, a recent survey shows that 50% of North Carolinians are worried about their safety, compared to 47% of Americans overall. This concern is likely due to high levels of property and violent crimes in the state. North Carolina ranks fourteenth in the country for these types of crimes, adding to residents' fears.

The 10 Safest Cities in North Carolina for 2024

JB Rivers

Off the coast of Tuscany, Italy, a cruise ship crew member gave birth, and later her newborn son was found deceased in her shared cabin. The 28-year-old Filipina cabin crew member is reported to have concealed her pregnancy from the cruise line and her coworkers.

Cruise Ship Crew Member Gives Birth and Leaves Newborn to Die on Ship

Manassas Park, VA

The Inside Scoop - PWC

MANASSAS, Va. — The Virginia State Police issued a Missing Endangered Child Alert on Friday on behalf of the Manassas Park Police Department as they urgently search for 16-year-old Chase Andrew Bolender.

Authorities Seek Missing 16-Year-Old in Need of Medication, Last Seen in Manassas Park

Idaho State

Idaho Falls, ID

Kristy Tallman

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho — Idaho State Police troopers responded to a crash between a Dodge Ram and a Chevrolet passenger van on May 18 at milepost 308 on US 20 in Bonneville County.

UPDATE: Fatal Idaho Falls Crash: Six Dead, Driver Arrested

Madison County, IL

Fayette County, KY

LEXINGTON, Ky. — Myrtle Taylena Craig, also known as Tay, has entered a guilty plea in federal court to charges related to a drug distribution conspiracy involving methamphetamine and fentanyl. Craig’s plea agreement was filed on Thursday in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky.

Woman admits guilt in meth and fentanyl distribution conspiracy in Fayette and Madison Counties

Oregon State

Sacramento, CA

The Sacramento Police Department's Human Trafficking Unit has issued a public appeal for assistance regarding a concerning case involving Isabel Gallego. According to authorities, Gallego, accompanied by 25-year-old Kyree Jackson, departed Sacramento on April 19, 2024, following a period during which Jackson allegedly groomed her via social media, police said.

Authorities ramp up search for missing California teen who may be a trafficking victim

Knightdale, NC

North Carolinians take their barbecue seriously, and that dedication produces tasty results. So much so, that the state is now home to six of the nation’s best barbecue joints, according to the review website Yelp.

These barbecue joints in North Carolina rank among the nation’s best. What makes them special?

Arlington, TX

This post includes content modified using AI. The Arlington Police Department is currently investigating a tragic accident that has led to the unfortunate passing of a young man aged 19 years.

Fatal Crash Claims 19-Year-Old Driver: Importance of Seatbelt Safety

WyoFile

Within hours of the sighting on Wednesday, Frank van Manen caught word that there was a grizzly sow with five cubs in tow spotted in Yellowstone National Park. Five cubs following mom is so unlikely that van Manen, who leads the Interagency Grizzly Bear Study Team, pondered an explanation.

Five grizzly bear cubs make the largest litter in Yellowstone-area history

Susanville, CA

The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) is currently investigating the death of Jarray D. Birdon, 38, following a physical altercation with another incarcerated individual at High Desert State Prison (HDSP) in Susanville.

Convict dies at hospital days after California prison yard fight, being hit by guard’s foam round

Huntington Beach, CA

A routine day in Huntington Beach took a grim turn as officers from the Huntington Beach Police Department (HBPD) responded to a report of a possible suspicious death on Friday afternoon, police said.

Woman found murdered inside well-appointed house in affluent California coastal community

New Jersey State

Trenton, NJ

MORRIS COUNTY, N.J. - Joshua Cobb, a 23-year-old resident of Trenton, New Jersey, was arrested Friday night for transmitting threats via the internet to kill white people, according to U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger. Cobb has been charged with one count of transmitting a threat in interstate and foreign commerce and is set to appear this afternoon before U.S. Magistrate Judge Rukhsanah Singh in Trenton federal court.

NJ Man Arrested for Threatening to Kill White People, Planned Attacks

Massachusetts State

Scituate, MA

Dianna Carney

The Scituate Animal Shelter of Massachusetts recently introduced Levi, an adorable young cat who, despite his grim past, is now ready for a new beginning. According to the Scituate Animal Shelter of Massachusetts, "Levi is a guy with a sad past. He was left on a very warm day in a carrier in a parking lot. Thankfully he was spotted before it was too late and was brought to safety."

Meet Levi: The Young Cat With A Sad Past Now Looking For Love

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City of Paducah conducts archaeological study to protect its history

PADUCAH — Paducah just started archaeological survey work for the city's B.U.I.L.D. Grant project, digging holes to ensure history is not disturbed. It's to make sure...

City of Paducah conducts archaeological study to protect its history

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