Jim Jordan Persuades Doubters in House Speaker Bid

TL/DR - Congressman Jim Jordan is trying to gather support to succeed Kevin McCarthy as the US House speaker and plans to appear on the House floor to appeal to Republican members who have so far withheld their support. Jordan, a strong supporter of Donald Trump, believes he will secure the necessary 217 votes to win the speakership in a vote he…

$1B Economic Boost by Grand Rapids Community College

TL/DR - A new study reveals that the Grand Rapids Community College (GRCC) had a $1 billion impact on the local economy in the 2020-21 fiscal year, with $726.6 million impacting Ottawa County alone. The majority of the impact comes from alumni, which accounts for $898.4 million, with operations spending at $110.2 million, student spending at…

Oct. 14 Asheville Eclipse Forecast: Prepare for WNC Weather

TL/DR - An annular solar eclipse is set to be visible, weather permitting, for most of America on October 14, though Asheville will only see about half the eclipse and will not see the "ring of fire" characteristic of such events. The light levels during the eclipse in Asheville are expected to be similar to those on Mars. Despite being…