'Red flag' bill debated for hours in Maine months after mass shooting that killed 18
Months after Maineโs deadliest mass shooting, state lawmakers held an hourslong hearing to debate a so-called red flag bill that would let family members petition a judge to remove guns from someone experiencing a psychiatric crisis.
Virginia girl who lost both feet in tragic incident defies odds, is now dancing happily
It's nothing short of miracle. Aubrey Scaletta from the New River Valley lost both her feet in an accident while riding in her father's pickup truck. After six surgeries, Aubrey is defying odds, not only walking, but dancing.
Officials break ground on new Pine Hills worship, community center in Orange County
Experience Christian Center Pastor Derrick L. McRae, based in Pine hills, joined Orange County Sheriff John Mina and other community leaders Wednesday to officially break ground on what will soon be the churchโs new location on North Hiawassee Road, near Silver Star Road.
5 ways to participate in #GivingTuesday without spending a dime
Giving Tuesday is still somewhat new in the grand scheme of social media things, and even though your first thought might be donating money, there are plenty of other ways to give, so donโt feel like you canโt participate if you donโt happen to have the funds at the moment.
Orange County Library System celebrating 100 years with upcoming anniversary events
Starting in January, the Orange County Library System will stage a series of music events, fiber arts projects, virtual reality experiences and signature author seriesโ throughout 2023 leading up to the exact 100th anniversary date of Nov. 8, 2023.
Parents, wondering how youโll fill your kidsโ summer days? This reading program should be on your list
As the school year winds down and excitement starts to build as we inch closer and closer to summer vacation, parents and caregivers might be wondering: What will we do with our children to fill all the extra hours in the day?
โWhat should more people understand about autism?โ Your responses are so important to read
Considering this month is an important time to learn more about autism, we thought weโd ask you, our readers and viewers: If any of you have a close connection to autism spectrum disorder (perhaps youโve been diagnosed, or you have a friend or child with autism), is there anything you wish more people understood?
Tell us: Whatโs something you wish more people understood about autism?
Considering this month is an important time to learn more about autism, we thought weโd ask you, our readers and viewers: If any of you have a close connection to autism spectrum disorder (perhaps youโve been diagnosed, or you have a friend or child with autism), is there anything you wish more people understood?
Share: What changes are you making in your own life, related to climate change and the environment?
When it comes to our climate, and slowing the catastrophic effects of global warming, thereโs so much information, and scientists are still working to learn more as the world continues to change and evolve over time.
Did you lose a loved one to COVID-19? This is your chance to share that personโs story with the world
Maybe it was when the pandemic first arrived in the United States, or perhaps it only happened in recent weeks or months. But if you lost a friend or family member to COVID-19, and youโd like to memorialize that personโs legacy, we invite you to share more.
Your wild home-buying, selling stories: These 17 help paint the picture
Weโve all heard about it by now: Houses are selling like crazy (and they have been for quite some time now), interest rates have been at all-time lows, and it seems like everywhere you turn, you learn of another wild real estate story.
You paid HOW much over asking? Tell us your wild housing market stories here
Weโve all heard about it by now: Houses are selling like crazy (and they have been for quite some time), interest rates have been at all-time lows, and it seems like everywhere you turn, you learn of another wild real estate story.
Whatโs a hurricane tip you wish you had learned sooner?
Whether youโve experienced a bad storm yourself, or maybe it was your friends or relatives who had to survive the ordeal, itโs better to ask these questions before weโre in the midst of a disaster: Have you ever received advice about how to prepare for a hurricane that really stuck with you?