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Retired Army Lt. Col. Barnard Kemter was speaking about how a group of freed Black people was among the first to commemorate the holiday when the mic was turned off

Fieldshop, in the lobby); the Renaissance, where the North Carolina chef Vivian Howard just opened her newest restaurants— Lenoir, which pays homage to the agrarian South, and Handy & Hot bakeshop. Just across the bridge in Mount Pleasant, the charming Post House Inn recently opened in the quiet and leafy Old Village. And if you’re game for a drive, the Sanctuary at Kiawah Island Golf Resort, just twenty-five miles from downtown, offers beachfront views, five-star dining, and world-clas...

A program tackling Greater Dandenong’s low rates of females playing sport has been nominated for a state award. Girls On […]

Several cases of vandalism were reported across Daniel Island Monday. Police noted graffiti at Barfield Park, near Center Park and near Smythe Park. Phrases like "MAGA," "F*** DI Moms" and "F*** BE" and a "penis symbol" were scrawled around the various locations. "Black Lives Matter" was written on a roadway. The vandalism was reported the same day and around the same time graffiti was reported outside of Rep. Nancy Mace's Daniel Island house...

The city is investigating an apparent vandalism of the Denmark Vesey monument in Hampton Park. Citizens reported finding the statue with significant damage to the granite pedestal. City officials believe the vandalism was done between midnight Saturday and 10:30 a. m. Monday, May 30. They said the person(s) responsible likely used a large hammer or similar object.

Greensborough Highway Patrol are investigating following a two-car collision in Epping on Thursday evening. Investigators have been told a silver Holden Commodore was observed by police travelling north on Edgars Road at a fast rate of speed when officers attempted to intercept the vehicle. The vehicle failed to pull over and police did not pursue the vehicle. A short time later, the vehicle collided into a black Hyundai at the intersection of cooper street about 10.20pm. A driver of the Commod...

By Cam Lucadou-Wells Police were “clearly unwelcome” at a Dandenong home garage on Christmas Eve 2019 where they unexpectedly visited three men armed and smoking ice, a Victorian County Court judge stated. One of the trio was Ilija Stojanovic, then 30, who stood up from a table and tried to walk past police, Judge Rosemary Carlin said at a sentencing hearing on 5 May. The accused threw a loaded five-shot revolver towards a mate. The gun bounced off the mate’s chest and landed on a car bon...

Greenprint launches this weekend to survey future of recreational spaces in Metuchen Greenprint launches this weekend to survey future of recreational spaces in Metuchen   METUCHEN — Get outside this weekend and provide input to help the borough plan for the future of Metuchen’s parks, open spaces and trails.   Beginning May 15, residents will be able to provide their ideas on the conditions, needs and uses of borough parks, playing fields and other recreational spaces as the borough lau...

Seaford United still unbeaten 6 Mins Read Danger averted: Seaford United midfielder Jack Carter clears the ball before Chelsea striker Adrian Lotca can get to the contest. Picture: Darryl Kennedy Share SOCCER SEAFORD United is the only local club that remains unbeaten after seven rounds of the 2021 league season. Peter Schwellinger’s side prevailed 2-1 against Chelsea in Saturday’s State 4 South local derby at North Seaford Reserve while State 1 leader Mornington and State 3 p...

Seaford United still unbeaten Share SOCCER SEAFORD United is the only local club that remains unbeaten after seven rounds of the 2021 league season. Peter Schwellinger’s side prevailed 2-1 against Chelsea in Saturday’s State 4 South local derby at North Seaford Reserve while State 1 leader Mornington and State 3 pacesetter Frankston Pines both lost their unblemished league records. Mornington went down 3-2 away to Boroondara-Carey Eagles on Saturday while Pines lost 2-1 to Hampton East...