Residents debate city zoning changes impact on home businesses
Council members expressed concerns about proposed zoning updates affecting home occupations including set backs and RV park standards. Officials noted the plan began a year ago and could require business owners to secure space and permits. Roebuck warned the measure may be overexpanded and unclear on minor versus major classifications.
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New Mexico weighs mask exemptions and court clash over orders
Health Secretary Kathy Kunkel urges against fraudulent mask exemptions as state law battles public health orders. The Supreme Court will hear Aug 26 on authority to close or restrict restaurants and other businesses. New cases rise to 22,987 with 697 deaths. many infections go undetected and symptoms vary widely.
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RISD Receives Grants for Chromebooks and Tech Aid
RISD secures grants from CDWG Intel Lego Education and First Book to provide 350 Chromebooks to Title I schools amid ongoing pandemic closures. Jennifer Cole notes allocation prioritizes elementary and lower income schools while districts expand internet access with hotspots and updated contact data to reach families.
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Six Chaves County COVID-19 cases reported
Health officials urge residents with infection symptoms to contact their provider or the state COVID-19 hotline 1 855 600 3453. The Department of Health lists fever shortness of breath cough congestion chills muscle pain sore throat headache nausea vomiting diarrhea and loss of taste or smell as possible symptoms. For updates visit rdrnews com category news covid-19 situation and contact breaking news reporter Alex Ross at 301.
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