IJR News - today's news from every sideCommunities plan public art projects, seek artistsLifestyle — Oct 26, 2026Communities in York County, Fairfield, Greensboro and Lanesboro are expanding public art through artist support and opportunities, including a new navigator, themed competitions, downtown displays, utility-cabinet designs and projects tied to road construction. The initiatives aim to showcase local talent, enliven public spaces and strengthen community connections, with applications and public submissions open on varying deadlines.
Shootings Injure Four in Cambridge, Albany, Greensboro, LouisvilleWorld — Oct 2, 2026A person was injured in separate shootings in Albany, Georgia, and Greensboro, North Carolina; Greensboro police said the Pichard Street shooting appeared isolated, with no ongoing public threat. In Louisville, a man was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries after a shooting at a home, and the police Domestic Violence Unit is investigating. Derek Foss Voluntary steps make sense with the reservoirs dropping, but the city should track usage closely and move faster if levels keep falling.