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Duke Energy’s Asheville Substation Rebuild Plan Reviewed

TL/DR - Duke Energy is planning to rebuild a substation in Asheville, North Carolina, and the proposal is now with the design review committee. The first proposed location required the felling of a tree grove, which raised concerns among residents. As a result, a new potential location at the corner of Hiawassee Street and Rankin Avenue is being…

Two Minors Charged in Shooting at Chiefs’ Super Bowl Parade

TL/DR - Two juveniles are facing charges related to a shooting at the Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl parade, in which one person was killed, and 22 others were injured. The shooting occurred after a dispute among several individuals near Union Station in downtown Kansas City, and there is not believed to be a connection to violent extremism or…

Fani Willis Testifies in High-Stakes Trump Georgia Case

TL/DR - Fulton County District Attorney Fani T. Willis testified for roughly three hours on Thursday in a bid to maintain her position in leading the prosecution of former President Donald Trump. Willis has been accused of having a conflict of interest due to a romantic relationship with Nathan J. Wade, the special prosecutor on the case. The…

Operation United: Assisting Vets and Military Families with Home Tasks

TL/DR - Operation United, organized by Heart of West Michigan United Way, is aiding veterans, active service members, military spouses, and surviving spouses in Kent County with landscaping and outdoor home repair tasks. All projects, such as refuse removal, mulching, tree planting, and lawn mowing, are carried out by volunteer teams.…