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Firefighters Make Progress on Ventura County's Mountain Blaze

November 11, 2024

In Ventura County, northwest of Los Angeles, fire crews are fighting a wildfire called the Mountain Fire. They've made good progress, thanks to helpful weather. The fire's size is about 32 square miles, and crews have contained 26% of it. Sadly, more than 100 structures, many of them homes, have bee

business

Investment in Tech: OhmIQ Grows in Charleston

November 11, 2024

Are you curious about where the future of heating technology is headed? Look no further than Charleston County, South Carolina. OhmIQ, a company known for its innovative ohmic heating technology, is expanding its operations in a big way. The firm has just invested $1. 1 million to set up a new 10, 0

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Facing Wildfires in California: What Matters Most

November 10, 2024

In California, wildfires are a harsh reality. The Mountain Fire recently swept through Ventura County, leaving destruction in its wake. Dawn Deleon, whose house was burned down, had to make tough choices about what to save. She picked her pets, family photos, and a single bag of clothes. With climat

politics

Arizona Holds Its Breath for Election Results

November 10, 2024

Arizona is on edge, waiting for the final counts in its elections. As of Saturday morning, Donald Trump was leading with 52. 7% of the vote, while Kamala Harris had 46%. But there's still a way to go before the state can call it. Around 602, 000 ballots are yet to be counted. The state flipped to De

environment

Wildfires Spread Across Northeast

November 10, 2024

Wind and dry conditions are fueling wildfires across the Northeast, with 27 million people from New York to Massachusetts under fire alerts. Cities like New York and Boston are feeling the heat, with wind gusts up to 35 mph and humidity as low as 25%. Vegetation is super dry, with the region about 6

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Camarillo Heights: A Neighborhood Before and After the Mountain Fire

November 9, 2024

Imagine a quiet neighborhood nestled in the hills of Ventura County – Camarillo Heights. This community was recently turned upside down by the Mountain fire. More than 200 homes were either destroyed or damaged by the blaze. Satellite images captured the transformation of this once peaceful area. Th

environment

Blaze in Ventura County Sends Families Fleeing

November 8, 2024

Early last week, a fierce wildfire, dubbed the Mountain Fire, erupted in California’s Ventura County. Overnight, it swept through thousands of acres, leaving behind a trail of destruction. Terrie Morin, a local resident, was enjoying a quiet morning with her husband when they heard whispers of the f

crime

Suspected Date Rape Drugs at Columbia Bar: What You Need to Know

November 8, 2024

In Columbia, South Carolina, the Richland County Sheriff’s Department has been looking into three cases of women being drugged at TLC Sports Bar over the past two months. The first incident happened on September 13, with the latest one reported on November 1. Sheriff Leon Lott has pointed out that t

environment

Johns Island's Green Future: A Vote on Parks and Farms

November 8, 2024

Last Thursday, Charleston County's finance committee gathered to decide on 18 greenbelt projects. These projects are funded by the county's transportation sales tax. All but one project got the green light. The exception was a $1. 6 million plan for 40 acres on Johns Island's Main Road. The Lowcount

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Fire Rages in California: Homes Destroyed, Heroes at Work

November 8, 2024

In California, a wildfire named the Mountain fire is causing chaos. It's already burned over 19, 600 acres and destroyed many homes in Ventura County. The fire is so big that firefighters are still trying to contain it. They're using helicopters and ground teams to fight the blaze, but strong winds