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Orange County Supervisor Andrew Do has landed himself in deep trouble. Federal prosecutors recently revealed that Do, 62, is set to plead guilty to a felony charge of bribery conspiracy. This scandal erupted when it was discovered that Do took bribes to steer COVID-19 relief funds to an organization

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Tragic End to a Charitable Day

A Tennessee medical student, Ellie Claire Young, was tragically killed at a cancer charity walk. The 22-year-old was shot by her ex-boyfriend, Jackson Hopper, who then led police on a dangerous car chase across multiple counties. The incident happened on Saturday at Shelby Farms Park in Memphis duri

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Ex-Husband of Alexis Bellino Denies Dating Fellow Reality Star

Alexis Bellino's ex-husband, Jim, recently clarified rumors about his love life. According to reports, Jim and former "Real Housewives of Orange County" star Elizabeth Lyn Vargas have been seeing each other for a month. However, Jim quickly shut down these rumors on his Instagram Story, stating, "No

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Orange County Supervisor's Shocking Fall: From Corruption to Resignation

Orange County Supervisor Andrew Do is in hot water. He's agreed to plead guilty to a federal bribery charge and step down from his position. The scandal involves millions in COVID relief funds that ended up in the wrong hands, including his daughter's bank account. Do admitted to taking bribes total

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Buncombe County Corrects Hurricane Helene Death Toll

Buncombe County Sheriff's Office has revised the death toll from Hurricane Helene. Initially reported as 72, the new count is now 42. This reduction comes from a more accurate classification of storm-related deaths. The confusion arose due to communication issues caused by power outages. State offic

Platte County Voters Decide on Youth Mental Health Tax

In November, residents of Platte County, Missouri, have a big choice to make. They'll vote on whether to add a small sales tax to help children and teens with their mental health. The idea started because there aren't enough mental health services in the county for the number of kids who need them.

Trump's McDonald's Stunt: Workers Aren't Impressed

Former President Donald Trump made a visit to a Pennsylvania McDonald’s recently, spending some time working behind the counter. This wasn’t just a casual stop; it was part of his ongoing criticism of Kamala Harris’s past experience working at the fast-food chain. Trump even went as far as to say sh

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Georgia Dock Collapse: Families Demand Answers and Safety Reforms

Lawyers standing for families affected by a tragic dock collapse in Georgia held a conference in Jacksonville. The event, which took place on Sapelo Island during an annual event, resulted in the loss of three lives. Among the seven victims, four hailed from Duval County. Renowned civil rights lawye

Logansport Schools Strain Under Haitian Migrant Surge

In the small town of Logansport, Indiana, population around 18, 000, things have changed dramatically. The town has seen a significant influx of Haitian migrants, swelling the county's population by perhaps 30%. The mayor estimates that about 2, 000 to 3, 000 Haitian migrants have moved to the town,

Arizona Official's Plea Deal: What It Means for Upcoming Elections