Local News
Is My House on Fire?
Welcome to a three part series on ‘Is My House On Fire?’ Getting insured during a pandemic. In part one we will cover Does being in a pandemic affect my ability to get quality and affordable coverage. […]
Month: September 2020
Opinions
America’s Ugly Flaw
America’s Ugly Flaw […]
Opinions
Be a viral superspreader
I’m hoping you’ll agree to be a viral superspreader—in a good way, in a way that actually defends democracy and keeps America free. […]
National News
Black Americans and COVID-19 Clinical Trials
“Black Americans have to be involved at all levels of responding to the COVID-19 pandemic. We cannot afford to be silent, detached, denied, or prevented from being at the decision-making tables in terms of COVID-19-based public health policies, research, clinical trials, remedies, and vaccine development. Our lives and future are at stake.” […]
Obituaries
James C. Boyd Funeral Home Services
ANGLIN Funeral services for the late Robins Denise Anglin – 62 were held September 5 at Hopewell Baptist Church with Dr. Robert C. Stanley officiating. ARVINGER Funeral services for the late Helen J. Arvinger – […]
Obituaries
McWhite’s Funeral Home Services
CHARITE Funeral services for the late Volontaire “Charlie” Charite – 67 were held September 5 at McWhite’s Funeral Home Chapel. GRANT Funeral services for the late Antonio Lumont Grant – 42 were held September 5 […]
Obituaries
Roy Mizell & Kurtz Funeral Home Services
BLAND Funeral services for the late William G. Bland, Jr. – 43 were held September 4 at Roy Mizell & Kurtz Worship Center. GAINER Funeral services for the late Verda Lee Trimble Gainer – 71 […]
News
But What Is That in Human Years? 20,000-year-old Remains of a Dog May Be the World’s Oldest Pet
The remains of what could be the oldest pet dog ever found have been discovered by researchers from the University of Siena in Italy. The archaeological remains may be up to 20,000 years old and […]
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Pokémon’s ‘MastersEX’ Hashtag Turns Bawdy in Latest Twitter Marketing Failure
Has Dr. Ruth Westheimer become the chief marketing officer at the Pokémon Company? A recent marketing message on Twitter might make consumers wonder. The company rebranded a mobile game called “Pokémon Masters” on its first […]
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There’s No Ship like Partisanship! Florida, DC Trump Fans Hold Boat Parades After His Stormy Weekend
As social-distancing orders have made it difficult to gather on land, supporters of President Donald Trump have shifted to the seas. Pro-Trump boat parades, some boasting thousands of watercraft, have been organized during the past […]