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Counties Publish Marriage License Listings
Lifestyle
— 6d
Local outlets published lists of marriage licenses issued in several counties, including Jasper and Columbia counties and Jacksonville-area communities.
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Early county results show mixed levy votes and tight local races
Politics
— Nov 4, 2026
In Maury County, Stewart Parker won Columbia’s mayoral race and Charlie Huffman upset the incumbent vice mayor, with opposition to steep water-rate increases emerging as an issue. Preliminary Umatilla County results favored fire levies in two districts but rejected Pendleton’s, while Walla Walla County reported 21% turnout in an election featuring several ballot measures.
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Counties Release Lists of Marriage License Applicants
Lifestyle
— Oct 31, 2026
Marriage license applications and issuances were recorded across several Arkansas counties in late October 2026, including Washington, Benton, Sebastian and Columbia counties. The notices list couples who applied for or received licenses; a separate report covered recent applications in Natrona County, Wyoming.
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Southeast fairs offer carnival rides and craft vendors this November
Lifestyle
— Nov 5, 2026
Several community fairs and festivals are underway this November: Fort Myers’ Fair at Fenway South offers rides, food, family attractions and free live entertainment on weekends through Nov. 22, while elementary-school carnivals in North Escambia and the Columbia County Fall Fair are also opening. Fayetteville’s 59th annual Holly Day Fair, a holiday shopping event with about 150 vendors, runs Nov. 5–8.
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FBI Pulls Plug On North Korean ‘FaceStealer’ Scheme That Swiped $400 Million In Crypto
Dylan Kresak · 4 min · 1h
Monsignor Michael Flanagan Dies in Boyle
Good News
— Oct 30, 2026
Monsignor Michael T. Flanagan, pastor emeritus of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Columbia, Missouri, has died peacefully at home in County Sligo, surrounded by family. He is mourned by relatives and the Jefferson City Diocese; funeral services are scheduled in Killaraght.
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Most Influential Women in World History
Yourlist
— Ranking
From ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.
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Columbia replaces aging apartments with 82 mixed-income homes
Business
— Oct 26, 2026
Columbia, Maryland, opened The Vision at Parkway, an 82-unit mixed-income community replacing an older 41-unit complex; a separate redevelopment at Legacy at Cedar Lane adds 123 homes, expanding affordable and workforce housing options in Howard County. Nationally, the new 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act gives local governments more flexibility to address housing shortages, while Columbia, South Carolina, is focusing on activating vacant and underused land to increase supply.
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Columbia Council approves $995,000 purchase to bring animal shelter in-house
Columbia
— Oct 19, 2026
Columbia’s City Council approved buying the former Columbia Animal Hospital for a $995,000 animal-control facility, with the city paying upfront from reserves and Boone County expected to contribute $400,000 later. The facility will bring animal housing in-house as the Central Missouri Humane Society’s service contract runs through 2027; the city plans to seek new providers for 2028.
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Drought persists across North America, India
Weather
— Oct 22, 2026
Drought remains a concern across several regions: Telangana officials cite rainfall 27% below normal and depleted groundwater, Maine continues to face widespread drought with little rain expected, and British Columbia raised the Okanagan’s drought rating to Level 3. In Kansas, recent rain brought only slight relief, with much of Barton County still in moderate to severe drought.
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Restaurant Brands Plan, Eye Maryland Expansion
Business
— Oct 24, 2026
Maryland’s dining scene is set to gain Nan Xiang Soup Dumplings in Columbia and halal Mexican street-food restaurant Eat More Taco in College Park, while pizza concept Piccolo Buco is scouting suburban Maryland locations as it pursues a first DMV restaurant in Fairfax County. Separately, Baltimore’s PaperMoon Diner was named Maryland’s most famous diner in Business Insider’s editorial feature, which highlighted its distinctive decor and comfort-food menu.
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NY Attorney General to Investigate Building Collapse
New York Attorney General Letitia James has announced an investigation is being launched into what made a building collapse in Brooklyn, New York. “The Department of Buildings will conduct a full investigation into this tragedy,” James said Thursday. “And my colleague, the District Attorney of Brooklyn Eric Gonzalez, has also indicated to me that he is launching an investigation into this incident
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Municipalities consider zoning, snow, traffic changes
Politics
— Oct 19, 2026
Lancaster County municipalities have announced upcoming public actions: Conestoga Township will hear a request to change a condition on Safe Harbor Village’s event-venue approval, while Quarryville plans to consider snow-and-ice emergency rules and Columbia proposes making part of Walnut Street one-way. Separately, a Marietta storage unit’s contents are scheduled for an online lien auction.
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Columbia County Sees Third E-Bike Fatality in Month
Auto
— Oct 14, 2026
A 65-year-old e-bike rider, Jeffery Beard, died after a Toyota Corolla struck him while he was riding in the traffic lane on Old Louisville Road in Columbia County, Georgia. Authorities are investigating the crash, and charges against the driver are pending, according to later reports.
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Quentin Tarantino vs Martin Scorsese
Yourlist
— VS Battle
The video store savant versus the film-school don — two visions of American violence, guilt, and cool.
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Planning commissions consider zoning changes across regions
Politics
— Oct 14, 2026
Planning commissions across several communities are considering zoning changes: Columbia County recommended approval of requests to expand a dental office, Harrisonburg is preparing for state cannabis rules, and Skagit County is revising environmental protections after a state ruling found its ordinance out of compliance. In Emporia, commissioners are reviewing rules for medical facilities, with legal counsel and broader community input planned before any changes are proposed.
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Georgia Teen Pleads Guilty; New Atlanta Murder Arrest
World
— Jul 23, 2026
Colt Gray is due to enter a non-negotiated guilty plea in Barrow County on 55 charges tied to the Apalachee High School shooting, with sentencing proceeding without a plea deal. His father, Colin Gray, has already been convicted on related counts and faces sentencing, as the case moves forward after a change of venue from Columbia County.
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Jackson Tours Georgia Ahead of Early Voting
Brian Kemp
— Oct 12, 2026
Republican Georgia gubernatorial nominee Rick Jackson campaigned across the state with Gov. Brian Kemp ahead of early voting, emphasizing plans to lower housing and food costs and address health insurance concerns. In Columbia County, Jackson said data centers should require community approval, meet strict environmental standards and provide local economic benefits.
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Florida AG Slashes Red Tape On Rifles, Shotguns Covered By National Firearms Act
Harold Hutchison · 3 min · 3h
Public Meetings Address Park, Road Projects
Politics
— Oct 6, 2026
Public meetings and hearings are advancing plans for an urban park in Windsor, a proposed Morris travel center, Middlebury’s Route 64 safety study, Columbia’s Highlands Parkway traffic-calming project and San Luis Obispo County’s Buckley Road corridor plan. The sessions give residents opportunities to ask questions and comment on proposals, designs and recommendations.
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Pick a food for every letter and the AI reveals your future
Quizie
— Quiz
A to (almost) Z, one delicious decision at a time. At the end, the AI reads your feast like tea leaves and tells your fortune.
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Flock Camera Vandalism Reported Across Two States
Politics
— Oct 5, 2026
Authorities reported a wave of Flock camera vandalism, including eight cameras damaged or knocked down in Spartanburg County, South Carolina, where four people have been charged, and at least seven vandalism reports in Columbia, Missouri. The incidents come amid protests and privacy concerns over the surveillance system; Spartanburg officials say they have not found misuse and credit the cameras with helping solve crimes.
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Bodies Recovered Across Rivers, Several Missing
Weather
— Aug 28, 2026
A string of river-related fatalities and missing persons were reported across the West to the Southeast, including a Grand Canyon flood death with 15 others unaccounted for, plus recovered bodies in the Ohio River, the Columbia River, and Beaufort County waterways as investigators work to determine causes and connections. Authorities emphasize that the incidents are not believed to be connected while continuing to identify victims and gather details.
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