NCGOP chair encourages citizens to vote The head of the North Carolina Republican Party is encouraging people to plan to vote. NCGOP Chairman Michael Whatley visited SouthPark last week as part of his Protect the Vote tour. LINK: The Political Beat with Ch. 9’s Joe Bruno He says North Carolina’s election security is a lot […]
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‘Juneteenth’ celebration encourages education in North Las Vegas
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) – Thousands celebrated Juneteenth in North Las Vegas Wednesday, three years after it was designated a federal holiday. It was a celebration steeped in culture at Craig Ranch Park for the F.A.I.T.H. Freedom Juneteenth Festival. “I appreciate them putting this on,” attendee Dorothy Wesley told 8 News Now. It was the second […]
Chiefs’ Andy Reid encourages his players to do charitable work with each other
The Chiefs opened their three-day mandatory minicamp on Tuesday, and coach Andy Reid will ensure the players get their work in on the field. But Reid believes it’s also important for the Chiefs to get out in the community and do charitable work. For example, Chiefs receivers Hollywood Brown, Rashee Rice, Xavier Worthy, Mecole Hardman […]
WVU expert encourages exploration of West Virginia’s ‘wonderland for outdoor adventures’
Jun. 5—With more than 78 % of West Virginia covered by forests, according to the state’s Division of Forestry, the Mountain State ranks as the third-most-forested state in the nation. The state map is dotted with public lands free for outdoor recreation and each acre is filled with hundreds of wild animals that call West […]
5K brings runners to Casa Vieja brewery, encourages fitness in community
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Keeping healthy was the focus of a 5K hosted in Corrales by RunFit Albuquerque and other businesses like Rio Ranchos Surf Pro. It was held at Casa Vieja Brewery. RunFit is known for holding fitness events throughout the summer months across the city, and officials say it’s all about business exposure and […]
Could cheaper rides boost RTD ridership? CSI report encourages it
DENVER (KDVR) — The Regional Transportation District has some problems with getting people to get on board the transit system. A new report from the Common Sense Institute said the agency’s ridership has decreased while its budget has increased. Fellows with CSI, a think tank focused on free enterprise, said RTD should take advantage of budget […]
Texas A&M Forest Service encourages wildfire preparedness ahead of summer
May 22—COLLEGE STATION — As Memorial Day unofficially kicks off summer this weekend, Texans should prepare for wildfires. The potential for wildfire activity will be limited to the Trans Pecos and western High Plains regions of the state this weekend. Hot and dry conditions will dry vegetation in these areas and elevated fire weather may […]
Worship God the Father and Jesus Christ, Elder Cook encourages members in Australia
SYDNEY, Australia — During the first stop of a multi-island Pacific Area ministry, Elder Quentin L. Cook spoke to members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Sydney, Australia, on Saturday and Sunday, May 18-19. Elder Cook shared his conviction that members of the Church worship only God the Father and His […]
Fresno PD encourages crime victims to reach out, report crimes
FRESNO, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – It’s National Crime Victims’ Rights Week, and the Fresno Police Department is working to make sure crime victims get the help and respect they deserve. The U.S. Department of Justice says it is a call to action for law enforcement to create safe environments for crime victims. It is the beginning […]
Author encourages to buy local food
Apr. 17—Austin Frerick encourages people to purchase more of their foods from farmers markets and small producers. He hopes the shift will be noticed by many food-based corporations that he thinks have been corrupt and created undesireable conditions for employees and products. Frerick was The Warren Cultural Center in Greenfield’s Successful Communities Speaker Series April […]
Program encourages challenges to identify slow or no internet service
CHEBOYGAN — Michigan has been awarded $1.56 billion in federal Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment Program funds by the National Telecommunications and Information Administration to connect all homes and businesses to modern high-speed internet service. The Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment, or BEAD, program makes $42.5 billion available to states for expanding broadband infrastructure. Before […]
Santa Fe Police Dept. encourages safe driving as ‘Spring Blitz’ starts soon
SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Santa Fe Police Department (SFPD) is highlighting traffic safety in the city with this year’s “Spring Blitz” program. SFPD will kick off the operation on April 3, and it will focus on areas with a high number of crashes throughout Santa Fe. DOJ: Man beats father-in-law in Santa Fe for $23K […]