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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…

Q1 fiscal year sees US deficit exceed $500 billion

TL/DR - The U.S. government's budget deficit for Q1 of its fiscal 2024 year hit nearly $510 billion, according to a report by the Treasury Department. The increased deficit has pushed the total government debt past $34 trillion for the first time. Despite the Biden administration's assurances that the Inflation Reduction Act would reduce the…

Daniels Warns of Looming Economic and Societal Crisis in the U.S.

TL/DR - Former Indiana Governor Mitch Daniels warns of an impending economic and societal crisis in America. He uses the metaphor of a car heading over a canyon wall to illustrate his belief that the country is not being led with proper caution and foresight. Daniels criticizes current leadership, stating that they show no signs of willingness to…