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Florida woman tries to pay for Taco Bell with tampons in the drive-thru. The...

A Florida woman is facing a DUI charge after allegedly attempting to pay for Taco Bell with tampons and telling officers her mother lived ‘two stones’ away. BY: UNSPLASH A Florida woman was arrested on a DUI charge after allegedly trying to pay for food with tampons at a Taco Bell drive-through, where an employee reported that she appeared intoxicated and confused. The encounter took an unusual turn when Roshelle Anderson, 37, struggled to explain where she was going, at one point telling police
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Hendersonville thrift store donation offers pieces of history

A Hendersonville thrift store received an unexpected donation of a World War II uniform earlier this month, with pieces of personal history tucked inside a pocket. Executive Director Kyle Hill said that no two days are the same at the Hendersonville Samaritan Association, and that every donation is different. The...
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Want to avoid a big ambulance bill? Wake County has an option

An ambulance bill in Wake County can cost well over $1,500 depending on how far the emergency trip was and if the patient received treatment. Insurance might cover some or all of that, but according to the Wake County website, “a typical emergency ambulance transport can exceed $500, and most insurance providers, including Medicare, will not cover the full amount of an ambulance bill.” So the county offers another a way to help people avoid significant ambulance bills. For $60 a year, a househol
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This North Carolina Festival Throws Open 103 Historic Log Buildings For One Single Day

One hundred and three log buildings, some dating back to 1760, swing their doors open on exactly one day each year. Miss it, and you wait twelve more months. Over 300 artisans in period clothing fill the place that day. Someone is stirring apple butter. Someone else is hammering at...
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Heroic high school senior, 17, saved man’s life after pulling him from smoking car...

A high school student was honored by officials from her hometown in Maryland after she saved a man from a car crash wreckage while on her way to school.
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Maryland Lottery launches Millionaire Raffle with two $1 million top prizes

MARYLAND (WBFF) — Maryland Lottery players will have a shot at two $1 million top prizes this fall as the agency launches its new Millionaire Raffle, with tickets going on sale Nov. 2 and nine weekly drawings beginning Nov. 9. The Maryland Lottery said the raffle will include more...
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Maryland Is Getting Its Own (Mini) Sphere

East Coast concert lovers with a penchant for geodesic domes, rejoice: the Las Vegas Sphere is getting a sister venue in Maryland. WTOP reports that the Prince George’s County Council (PGCC) has approved up to $215 million in funding to build a Sphere on the Potomac River, just south of Washington, D.C.
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Ottawa County’s water warning: Depleting aquifers, rising salinity, and the fight for a long-term...

OTTAWA COUNTY — As Ottawa County grapples with declining water tables across its deep Marshall Aquifer, local officials face difficult choices regarding the region's long-term water supply. Rapid suburban expansion and dense residential well drilling have placed unprecedented strain on underground reserves. In response, Water Resources Commissioner Joe Bush...
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Detroit police cracking down on illegal use of golf carts

According to Michigan law, golf carts are allowed on public roads in villages, townships, or cities with fewer than 65,000 residents only if approved by the local government.
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Fatal EHD outbreak in deer confirmed in at least 15 Michigan counties

JACKSON, Mich. (News 10) - State officials have confirmed epizootic hemorrhagic disease, or EHD, in at least 15 Michigan counties. Jackson County is the most affected, with hundreds of reported cases. Experts say an outbreak in an area’s deer population will have a significant impact. Robert Gillow of Schupbach’s...

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