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Abortion-ban states pour millions into pregnancy centers with little medical care

August 24, 2023

Legislators in states with some of the strictest abortion bans are pouring millions into pregnancy resource centers.

United States Beth Mizell Kim Reynolds Ashley Underwood Danielle Lambert Lillian Hunter

Couch, car or curb: Defining 'homeless' youth affects aid state by state

August 18, 2023

The lack of a uniform definition of homelessness complicates efforts to help the young people experiencing it, especially when federal dollars are used.

United States South Carolina Department Of Education District Of Columbia North Dakota Kim Justice

Source: kentuckylantern.com

Stifling prison heat used to be just a Southern problem. Not anymore.

August 15, 2023

Wisconsin is among the states have seen extreme heat in prisons and lack infrastructure for ventilation or cooling systems

United States South Dakota Montana State Prison Oregon State Correctional Institution Columbia Correctional Institution Al Iskandariyah

Source: wisconsinexaminer.com

Students blocked from campus when COVID hit want money back. Some are getting refunds.

August 9, 2023

Colleges and universities are settling lawsuits by students seeking compensation for canceled classes and activities during the pandemic.

United States University Of Miami Wartburg College University Of Rhode Island Rhode Island Barry University

Source: iowacapitaldispatch.com

Cities Boost Wages, Embrace 'Culture Change' to Beat Lifeguard Shortage

August 2, 2023

Lifeguard shortages closed thousands of pools and beaches during the COVID-19 pandemic, when social distancing requirements disrupted training and rising wages lured some workers to other summer jobs.

United States New York Brevard County Rhode Island San Antonio Becky Kirk

Source: athleticbusiness.com

About Us | Cherokee Scout, Murphy, North Carolina

March 24, 2023

The Cherokee Scout is the largest publication in far-western North Carolina, serving residents and visitors since 1889. Building on that long history of providing accurate and fair local news and information in print, the Scout also operates the most dynamic website in Cherokee County.

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Source: cherokeescout.com

About Us | Cherokee Scout, Murphy, North Carolina

March 23, 2023

The Cherokee Scout is the largest publication in far-western North Carolina, serving residents and visitors since 1889. Building on that long history of providing accurate and fair local news and information in print, the Scout also operates the most dynamic website in Cherokee County.

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Source: cherokeescout.com