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Love Like Cam: Sumrall High School Cheerleader’s Compassion Is Remembered, Paid Forward

by Gaven WallaceSeptember 17, 2024

Sumrall High School cheerleader Camden Dedeaux’s loved ones started a foundation that provides scholarships to Lamar County students in her memory.
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What voters need to know about the Ohio Supreme Court’s decision on Issue 1 ballot language

by Andrew TobiasSeptember 17, 2024

The decision should mark the end of the legal fight over the redistricting issue, since ballot language must be finalized by Thursday so initial early voting can begin.

The post What voters need to know about the Ohio Supreme Court’s decision on Issue 1 ballot language appeared first on Signal Akron.

Economy, News

BorgWarner will stop providing health insurance to striking workers

by Jimmy Jordan, ContributorSeptember 17, 2024

LANSING, N.Y. — BorgWarner plans to cut off health insurance for striking employees, a company spokesperson confirmed. It’s a decision that some labor relations experts call a tactic to pressure […]

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Rep. Ritchie Torres Decries ‘Shocking’ Disparities That Cut NYC Out of Green Bonds

by Samantha MaldonadoSeptember 17, 2024

Richie Torres wears a thick grey coat over a light blue dress shirt. He stands at a state senate podium with a red brick building out of focus in the background.

A dearth of green bond funding for New York City, first reported by THE CITY, has attracted scrutiny from a federal lawmaker. Approved by voters statewide in 2022, the Clean Water, Clean Air and Green Jobs Environmental Bond Act allows the state to borrow $4.2 billion to pay for big projects, such as stormwater systems, […]

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News, Voting

Errors Remain in Mississippi’s Polling Place System Ahead of the 2024 Election

by Ashton Pittman and William PittmanSeptember 17, 2024

Nearly four years after errors in Mississippi’s election system sent many voters to wait in long lines at the wrong polling place on Election Day 2020, some of the same issues remain just 49 days before Election Day.
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Akron Symphony Orchestra debuts 71st Season with ‘Beerthoven’s Blonde’ collaboration with Hoppin’ Frog

by Michelle Everhart SullivanSeptember 17, 2024

The Akron Symphony Orchestra is thrilled to announce an exciting new collaboration with local craft beer favorite, Hoppin’ Frog Brewery. In a blend of artistry and craft brewing, the two have joined forces to create “Beerthoven’s Blonde,” a special edition ale that will be available exclusively at the Akron Symphony Orchestra’s performances at EJ Thomas […]

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Soldiers from Washington County marched farther than anyone else to inflict decisive defeat on the British

by Carolyn WilsonSeptember 17, 2024

Reenactors at the Abingdon Muster Grounds. Courtesy of the Muster Grounds.

Today the place where the Overmountain Men gathered is memorialized with a National Park Service site.

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William Campbell led the Overmountain Men to a key victory, then died young

by Carolyn WilsonSeptember 17, 2024

William Campbell. Courtesy of Kings Mountain National Park.

Had he not died at age 36 just before Yorktown, he might be better known today.

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Error with tracking citizenship puts nearly 100,000 Arizona voters’ eligibility in limbo

by Jen Fifield/VotebeatSeptember 17, 2024

Votebeat is a nonprofit news organization reporting on voting access and election administration across the U.S. Sign up for Votebeat Arizona’s free newsletter here.Update, 2:30 p.m. Sept. 17: The Maricopa County Recorder’s Office filed an emergency pe…

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National Book Award-winning author Justin Torres comes home to Syracuse area to talk about new novel

by Yolanda StewartSeptember 17, 2024

Torres will speak at the Central Library at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday.

The post National Book Award-winning author Justin Torres comes home to Syracuse area to talk about new novel appeared first on Central Current.