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Rainy Days Ahead for Greenville as Drought Holds Strong

May 5, 2026

South Carolina is stuck in a tough spot right now. Even after some rain in early May, every single county is still dealing with drought conditions. The state hasn’t seen rain like this in over a century, with 2002 being the last time things were this dry. The lack of water is hurting farms, lowering

education

Local students shine as they announce next steps after high school

May 5, 2026

Friday wasn’t just a normal school day for many students in Berks County. A special gathering at the Miller Center for the Arts turned the spotlight on young adults who are about to leave high school and start new journeys. Instead of walking out empty-handed, these career and technology students wa

health

Needles on wheels: Bangor steps up clean needle game

May 5, 2026

Bangor is quietly gearing up to let health workers drop off clean syringes at home for people in its HIV case management program. This follows a city council committee vote to allow the public health department to seek certification for syringe delivery services. The move comes as HIV cases rise in

politics

One in a dozen: How San Diego County might pay for bigger services

May 5, 2026

San Diego County could soon ask its residents to pay a little more at the cash register to fund services that many agree are stretched thin. Volunteers backing a half-cent sales-tax boost just delivered 151, 000 signatures—far more than the 103, 000 needed to land the question on the November ballot

education

Colorado’s School Funding Plan: Big Numbers, Small Impact?

May 4, 2026

Colorado plans to give K-12 schools nearly $195 million more next year, but that might not go as far as it seems. Lawmakers agreed to boost per-student funding by $440, bringing the total to over $12, 000 per child. Still, many rural schools worry the increase won’t cover rising costs or plug budget

business

“New Paths for Staten Island’s African‑American Entrepreneurs”

May 3, 2026

The Richmond County Black and Minority Chamber of Commerce recently held a small gathering that felt more like a seed‑planting than a typical conference. The event, titled “Building Futures in the Diaspora: Business, Immigration & Family Success, ” was aimed at people who want to start a business

environment

Solar Power: Facts, Fears and the Real Cost of Clean Energy

May 3, 2026

The world has seen two kinds of science in recent years: life‑saving vaccines and myths that scare people away from clean energy. Solar panels are a clear example of the former, yet some communities still think they bring danger. Solar energy captures light from the sky instead of burning coal, so

crime

Local Man Faces Charges After Online Sting Involving Teen Identity

May 3, 2026

A 61‑year‑old resident of Bloomfield Township has been charged with sexual solicitation of a minor and computer‑based fraud. The case began when a Kent County Sheriff’s detective, as part of an undercover operation, pretended to be a 14‑year‑old girl on the internet. She was contacted by the suspect

politics

Small-town Oregon faces big political questions at a quiet gathering

May 3, 2026

In a tiny town where everyone knows each other’s grandparents, an 81-year-old activist drove three days just to get people talking about politics. Wasco, Oregon, population 417, isn’t the kind of place that normally draws crowds for policy debates. Yet Steve Radcliffe arrived with a plan: hold 36 to

crime

Jail death linked to methamphetamine: what autopsy results show

May 3, 2026

A man who entered the Jefferson County jail in February died just three days later, with toxicology reports later confirming methamphetamine as the reason. The 31-year-old had been taken into custody on February 16 following an arrest, but his health rapidly declined in the days that followed. Staf