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A gunfire attack on two electrical substations in Moore County, N.C., knocked out power to the region, including to stoplights in the town of Southern Pines.

What we know about the attack on two North Carolina power substations

A gunfire attack on two electrical substations in Moore County knocked out power to thousands. Authorities say they have not determined who carried out the attack or what the motive was.

Boston Red Sox catcher Connor Wong, pitcher Brennan Bernardino and left fielder Tyler O’Neill in a panel discussion moderated by NESN broadcaster Tom Caron was part of the recent Evening at the Ballpark at JetBlue Park and hosted by the Boys & Girls Club of Lee County.

Evening at the Ballpark highlights youth and baseball at JetBlue Park

An Evening at the Ballpark at JetBlue Park recently focused on youth, baseball and the future.The annual event, hosted by the Boys & Girls Clubs of Lee County at the Red Sox Spring Training site, included recognition of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Lee County’s 2024 Youth of the Year, Kaliyah Stephens, an eighth grader at Crestwell School.

Here's where voters approved a tax hike to help pay for child care

Voters approved tax hikes to help fund child care for low-income families in the Austin, Texas, and Sonoma County, Calif. A similar measure in St. Paul, Minn., failed.

Molly Bowen and others from Desoto County were successful in ending the practice of importing and spreading sludge. Now the fight may begin again.

Decades ago DeSoto residents took on special interests and won battle over sludge; it begins again

After successfully ending the practice of spreading biosolids, Desoto residents brace for the possibility it may return

Dickson Public Works personnel check the flooding on Old Pond Lane following heavy rainfall on Saturday in Dickson, Tenn.

At Least 8 Killed And Dozens Missing In Tennessee Flooding

Heavy rainfall in several Middle Tennessee counties on Saturday prompted water rescues, road closures and communications disruptions. More than 30 people have been reported missing.

Protesters Call For Removal Of Confederate Memorial

Last week, Hillsborough County Commissioners voted against removing a Confederate memorial that has stood outside the county courthouse for more than a...

Florida COVID-19 cases approached 16,000 Wednesday, but new cases in the Tampa Bay area appeared to slow slightly. Polk County, for example, reported no new people had tested positive for the coronavirus between the morning and evening reports.

Fewer New COVID-19 Cases Reported In Tampa Bay Area

Health officials are reporting 15,698 people have tested positive for COVID-19 in Florida. There were 951 new cases in the past 24 hours.

The state has closed mass testing sites, including Raymond James Stadium in Tampa.

Despite Surge, Florida To Rely On Local Governments To Open COVID-19 Testing Sites

Hillsborough County announced it will open two temporary locations to help meet the demand in tests.

<em></em>Ben Crump speaks at a news conference in April in New York City. On Monday, the civil rights attorney called on the Justice Department to launch an investigation into inmate deaths at the Harris County Jail in Houston.

Dozens of inmates have died in a Houston jail since 2021. Now the FBI is investigating

Dozens of inmates have died while in custody at the Harris County Jail, according to attorneys representing victims' families. The FBI has opened civil rights investigations into two of the deaths.

Events planned to 'remember' Hurricane Ian hitting SWFL

A number of communities and other venues are presenting year-after Hurricane Ian events and specials in the coming week.

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