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New Victim Assistance Center to Open in Swain County, NC for Hurricane Helene Relief Efforts

New Victim Assistance Center to Open in Swain County, NC for Hurricane Helene Relief Efforts

As Hurricane Helene’s impact lingers in North Carolina, Swain County residents are getting some relief. North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey has announced plans for a new Victim Assistance Center (VAC) to support the storm-affected community. The goal is to inform those in need of help during the recovery process. The VAC will open on...

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Orange County Firefighters Tame Three-Alarm Blaze at Garden Grove Strip Mall, No Injuries Reported

Orange County Firefighters Tame Three-Alarm Blaze at Garden Grove Strip Mall, No Injuries Reported

Early Wednesday morning, a strip mall in Garden Grove was engulfed in flames, drawing a massive response from local firefighters. The fire, which raged in the 13200 block of Brookhurst Street, saw approximately 75 firefighters from the Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA) working diligently to extinguish the blaze, according to KTLA. The OCFA turned to...

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Suspected Domestic Violence Aggressor Detained and Firearm Seized by CHP in Richmond

Suspected Domestic Violence Aggressor Detained and Firearm Seized by CHP in Richmond

On Sunday, the California Highway Patrol’s Oakland office was called to westbound Interstate 580 near Regatta Boulevard in Richmond for a reported domestic violence occurrence. Initially, details were scarce as the victim’s location remained unknown, though the reporting party indicated they were the victim. However, as stated by CHP Oakland, further investigation revealed that this individual...

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Orlando Man Convicted on Felony Drug Charges, Faces Mandatory 25-Year Sentence

Orlando Man Convicted on Felony Drug Charges, Faces Mandatory 25-Year Sentence

An Orange County jury has convicted Jahkor Jackson, 29, on multiple felony drug charges following the dismantling of his narcotics operation by Orlando Police. According to details from the State Attorney’s Office 9th Judicial Circuit, Jackson, who ran the drug operation from his Orlando home, is facing a minimum mandatory sentence of 25 years in...

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Delray Beach to Upgrade Water Meter Tech, Aiming to Enhance Billing Accuracy and Utility Management

Delray Beach to Upgrade Water Meter Tech, Aiming to Enhance Billing Accuracy and Utility Management

Delray Beach residents, take note: your water meters are getting a tech upgrade. Faced with the issue of faulty communication devices which have hindered optimal performance, the City of Delray Beach Utilities Department is embarking on a large-scale replacement campaign set to commence tomorrow, and run through March 2025. Pedal Valve, Inc, the contractor tasked...

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Charlotte County Seeks Passionate Locals for Affordable Housing Advisory Committee Roles

Charlotte County Seeks Passionate Locals for Affordable Housing Advisory Committee Roles

The Charlotte County Affordable Housing Advisory Committee is seeking residents with experience in affordable housing to fill vacancies. Interested individuals can apply for various roles, including residential building and banking, as announced on the county’s website. The Committee is seeking volunteers who live in the county and have experience in relevant fields. This includes individuals...

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Search Enters Day Three for Missing Arizona Snorkeler Off ‘Anini Beach

Search Enters Day Three for Missing Arizona Snorkeler Off ‘Anini Beach

The search for a missing 59-year-old man from Arizona continues off the coast of ‘Anini Beach, with the recovery efforts rolling into their third day. Various agencies, including Hanalei firefighters, ocean safety officers, Kaua‘i police, the U.S. Coast Guard, KFD’s on-duty battalion chief, and volunteers from Kaua‘i Search and Rescue, are actively involved in the...