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Category: World and Local News
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Penn Station critics demand answers on Trump-led overhaul, developer selection
New York City, NY this week: A coalition of New York elected officials, including Rep. Jerrold Nadler and Comptroller Mark Levine, protested; and Delay in EDC leadership signals potential strategic drift from core economic mandates.
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Town told local action is key to historic preservation
Pawleys Island / Georgetown & Horry Counties, SC this week: Pawleys Island is navigating the tension between historic preservation and property rights, with state officials; and Georgetown County’s Planning Commission voted 5-1 to…
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New hybrid-electric airplane makes first urban demonstration in downtown Charleston
Electra, an advanced air mobility company, demonstrated its hybrid-electric Ultra Short aircraft in downtown Charleston, using the Port of Charleston as an urban launch point.
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New catch limits on South Carolina red drum fishing begin July 1
Pawleys Island / Georgetown & Horry Counties, SC this week: South Carolina will implement stricter catch limits on red drum, a cornerstone of its recreational and charter; and Electra, an advanced air mobility company, conducted the first…
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Bloomington City Council to vote on $7.5M Sunnyside Park renovation
Significant municipal capital expenditure signals local confidence in public green space as a civic amenity.
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41st annual Gullah Festival draws thousands to Beaufort waterfront
The 41st annual Original Gullah Festival drew tens of thousands to Beaufort’s Henry C.
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City council to consider accepting $500,000 grant for Greenfield Park bridge replacement
Wilmington City Council will vote on accepting a $500,000 state grant to replace the demolished Lions Bridge in Greenfield Park. The city would provide a $592,110 local match.
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Regional Protests, Accidents, and, Four reported killed 30 injured Kenyan fuel price, and more.
Regional Protests, Accidents, and Tensions this week: Nationwide protests in Kenya over consecutive fuel price hikes of 24.
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Ebola outbreak in the Democratic, It s heartbreaking panic eastern DRC over return, and more.
Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo this week: A new Ebola outbreak in Ituri province, eastern DRC, has triggered widespread panic among residents, particularly in; and US travel restrictions signal heightened global health…
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Iran tensions and diplomatic moves, Trump says he called off Iran attack request, and more.
Iran tensions and diplomatic moves this week: President Trump announced he has paused a planned US military attack on Iran at the request of Gulf Arab states; and G-7 finance ministers convened in Paris to coordinate a response to the…