National Issues Impact George Santos’ Successor Race

TL/DR - The special House election in New York is highly contentious, with national issues like the war in Israel, abortion rights, and immigration policy dominating the debate. The race is between Tom Suozzi, a former Democratic congressman, and Mazi Pilip, a local legislator born in Ethiopia. The contest is significant as a Democratic victory…

Veteran Weaverville Police Chief Retires After 30+ Year Tenure

TL/DR - Weaverville's Police Chief Ron Davis has announced his retirement, which will take effect at the end of March 2024. Having served in law enforcement since 1987, Davis hopes his departure will help usher in a new generation of officers. The Weaverville town manager expects to announce Davis's successor within the first few weeks of April…

Atmospheric Rivers’ to Bring Heavy Rain to Western US, Canada

TL/DR - A tropical cyclone named Anggrek, with winds reaching 120mph, has been forming off the west coast of the Cocos Islands in the Indian Ocean but is not expected to make landfall. The US, which recently experienced severe winter storms, is now anticipating heavy rain in the west due to an atmospheric river, a phenomenon sometimes known as a…