Supreme Court rules for Black voters in Alabama map case
The court, by 5-4, backs a lower court finding that Alabama redistricting likely violates the Voting Rights Act by diluting Black voters' influence. New maps must be drawn for next year, potentially shifting two more seats toward Democratic-leaning Black voters. Justice Roberts and Justice Kavanaugh joined liberals. dissenters warned limits on voting rights claims.
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Steve Marshall
Marshall
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Hawaii urges mindful viewing of Kilauea eruption crowds
Hawaii tourism officials urged mindful visits to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park as Kilauea resumed erupting after a three month pause. Lava activity remains confined to the crater area with crowds of over 10,000 on the first day and warnings of delays and limited parking.
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Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
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Jessica Ferracane
Kona
Andrew Choi
Orange
County
California
Hawaii Tribune-Herald
Halemaumau Crater
Bluefield residents urged to complete flood damage survey
City officials urge residents and businesses to fill West Virginia Emergency Management flood survey to gauge eligibility for state or FEMA funding. Survey accessible via City of Bluefield Facebook, with QR code and door to door help. Call 304-827-2401 ext 2462 for questions. Mercer County also promotes a county flood damage survey on its Facebook page.
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Quiet Carnival offers safe kid friendly world of wonders
Guests toured the World of Wonders with jugglers contortionists electric tricks and fire eating then met sea lions Lilly and Zoey at Sea Lion Splash learning how plastic litter harms marine mammals. Organizers funded by Cole Chevy First Community Bank Summit Bank and others provided free games food and drinks for participants.
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Whitt
Christy
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Southern Highlands
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Mefcor
the Chamber
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Gjordan
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Organs Return to Pocahontas Theatre in Dedication Ceremony
Welch Mayor Harold McBride dedicates the restored 1928 theatre organ to Jasor, honoring his service. Stacy Grubb and organizer Andrea Ball recount the organ’s history, its travels back to Welch, and plans to display it in the Pocahontas Theatre lobby with public parking advised nearby.
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Jason
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Thepocahontas.com
Greg Jordan
Gjordan
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Virginia man wins record online lottery jackpot
Cole won the largest online Virginia Lottery prize since online play began in 2020, taking home $886,819 after watching the growing jackpot from his home on a personal device. He plans to use the money to pay bills, while all profits fund K 12 education in Virginia.
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Virginia Lottery
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Virginia
Tazewell County
Charles Owens
Cowens
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