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county behavioral

Spartanburg’s Measles Surge: Why Low Vaccines Matter

March 3, 2026

A modern school in Spartanburg, South Carolina, houses about 600 students from a vibrant Slavic community. Only one‑fifth of its pupils have received the measles vaccine, a record low for public schools in the state. On October 8, officials announced that this school was one of just two in the co

environment

Funding for Green Scholars in Ohio

March 3, 2026

The Ohio Association of Litter Prevention and Recycling Professionals is now accepting entries for its yearly C. R. Meyers Scholarship, which hands out a $1, 000 grant to students studying environmental science or education. The group works statewide to train and lead people who manage solid wast

business

New Costco Coming to Montgomery County

March 3, 2026

A big change is on the way for residents in East County. A new Costco store will open inside a large development called VIVA White Oak. The warehouse will cover about 162, 000 square feet and will be the first big store in a project that spans 280 acres. The site sits close to the Food and Drug Admi

religion

Faith and Recovery: How a New Belief Can Turn Addiction Around

March 3, 2026

Jenny Teeters grew up juggling a high‑earning tech job, two teenage daughters and an MBA while secretly battling alcohol. She reached a breaking point when the stress of it all became too much, and she realized she needed help. The turning point came not from a rehab center alone but from an unexpec

business

University Sells Ashburn Campus to Boost Future Plans

March 3, 2026

George Washington University has sold its Ashburn, Virginia campus to a buyer whose name remains private. The sale was announced by the university’s president in a letter that highlighted the deal as “very favorable. ” Because of a confidentiality clause, no details about the price or other condi

crime

Sneaky Thieves Record Their Own $3 Million Jewelry Heist

March 3, 2026

A group of four Chilean residents in Southern California captured their own crime on video, turning a daring robbery into a self‑made crime show. They filmed themselves breaking into a jewelry shop that sat next to a candy store in Simi Valley, California. The thieves used a crowbar to smash through

health

Salem Opens New 34‑Bed Detox Center to Bridge Care Gaps

February 28, 2026

Bridgeway Community Health is set to launch a 34‑bed medical detox and recovery facility in May at its Front Street campus in downtown Salem. The center will combine medically supervised withdrawal, primary medical care, and recovery services in a space that is nearly four times larger than its form

sports

High‑School Sports Stars Shine in February

February 28, 2026

In late February, fans voted on the standout athletes from high‑school games that wrapped up by the end of the month. Winners receive certificates and can print them from a shared Dropbox folder starting the following Monday. Teams are encouraged to send pictures of their athletes holding these awar

politics

North Carolina Senate Leader Eyes 12‑Month Pause on Property Tax Revaluations

February 28, 2026

A new plan from Senate leader Phil Berger could put a stop to the yearly reassessment of property taxes for one year, giving counties time to rethink how they set rates. Berger said the move would help keep costs predictable for homeowners and small businesses while local governments work on long‑te

politics

Sheriff Budgets in Chaos: What Went Wrong?

February 28, 2026

The state’s budget rules for county sheriffs have been exposed as badly broken, prompting lawmakers to demand a thorough overhaul. A new investigation revealed that many sheriff’s offices have spent far more than the money they were legally given, sometimes by huge margins. Officials point out

Spartanburg’s Measles Surge: Why Low Vaccines Matter

Funding for Green Scholars in Ohio

New Costco Coming to Montgomery County

Faith and Recovery: How a New Belief Can Turn Addiction Around

University Sells Ashburn Campus to Boost Future Plans

Sneaky Thieves Record Their Own $3 Million Jewelry Heist

Salem Opens New 34‑Bed Detox Center to Bridge Care Gaps

High‑School Sports Stars Shine in February

North Carolina Senate Leader Eyes 12‑Month Pause on Property Tax Revaluations

Sheriff Budgets in Chaos: What Went Wrong?

Sneaky Thieves Record Their Own $3 Million Jewelry Heist