Page 57 - State Division News Today

Public Domain Pro-Trump extremists who breached the U.S. Capitol were likely radicalized long before the insurrection on Jan. 6. Conspiracy, misinformation and the echo chamber of social media have all played a role in fueling these high-profile, dangerous events. The impact of these extreme views isn’t limited to Washington D.C. or in-person meetings. Increasing numbers of people are falling prey to radicalization online known as the “alt-right pipeline.” Dr. Luke Munn of Western Sydney ...

. COVID-19 testing: Faculty and staff who are coming to campus regularly are required to complete a COVID-19 test before returning or, if necessary, during their first week back. After that initial test, you do not need to get tested again until further notice, as long as you do not experience COVID symptoms and the Daily Health Screening Form indicates that you are cleared to be on campus. Tests can be done at one of the UD testing sites, which are available only for students, faculty or staff...

By Mark Starling NC Senator Says Trump Bears Responsibility For DC Violence (Washington, DC) -- A North Carolina senator has strong words for President Trump over yesterdays violent riots at the nations Capitol. Republican Richard Burr said Wednesday night that Trump bears responsibility for the events. He also criticized the president for fueling the fires by spreading what he called unfounded conspiracy theories. Governor Extends Curfew Amid Rising COVID-19 Cases (Raleigh, NC) -- The...

South Jersey family members accused of defrauding homeowners Members of a South Jersey family allegedly defrauded homeowners by offering mortgage adjustment and debt services that, the state Attorney Generals Office said in a statement, "often made their precarious financial situation even worse." The Attorney Generals Office and state Department of Banking and Insurance (DOBI) Commissioner Marlene Caride said Wednesday they filed suit against four members of the Vanderpoel family, to halt wha...

Dec 30, 2020 Photo: Getty Images The State Division of Consumer Protection has issued a warning about scams involving the COVID-19 vaccine. Officials say scammers have been sending emails and text messages to people claiming theyre selling vaccinations online. If someone clicks on the links included in those messages, theyre at risk of having their personal information stolen. Right now, vaccines are only being offered to people on the frontlines of the pandemic and those most at risk of getti...

Audrey DaDamio (Bloomfield Village, Mich./Seaholm HS) Personal bests: 1,600 – 4:52.10; Mile – 4:55.30; 3,000 – 10:04.31; 3,200 – 10:24.78 Audrey DaDamio is the 2020 Michigan Division I cross country champion and state Meet of Champions winner. She was fifth overall at the AAU national cross country championships (15-18 age group) last week with the No. 6 high school time ever recorded at Apalachee Regional Park in Tallahassee, Florida. She is the Michigan Indoor Track Series state meet ...

02:16 PM EST Share Preston Hollow Capital plans to start infrastructure work in early 2021 for the estimated $600 million mixed-use development.   Preston Hollow Capital LLC’s will meet its deadline from the Downtown Investment Authority to secure bond financing to fund site infrastructure for its $600 million project The District on Jacksonville’s Downtown Southbank. Preston Hollow Managing Director Ramiro Albarran The DIA announced Dec. 22 that The District Community Dev...

By wendi grossman Dec 21, 2020 Long lines at local COVID-19 testing sites ahead of the Christmas shut down. Mike Jachles with the State Division of Emergency Management as theres an at least 2 and half hour wait at the Hard Rock site today and theyre processing some 400 tests per hour. He says you need to come prepared and pre-register. He says you should use the restroom before you arrive, have a full take of gas and make sure your car windows open and close fully. All state-supported COVI...

By wendi grossman Dec 21, 2020 Long lines at local COVID-19 testing sites ahead of the Christmas shut down. Mike Jachles with the State Division of Emergency Management as theres an at least 2 and half hour wait at the Hard Rock site today and theyre processing some 400 tests per hour. He says you need to come prepared and pre-register. He says you should use the restroom before you arrive, have a full take of gas and make sure your car windows open and close fully. All state-supported COVI...

By wendi grossman Dec 21, 2020 Long lines at local COVID-19 testing sites ahead of the Christmas shut down. Mike Jachles with the State Division of Emergency Management as theres an at least 2 and half hour wait at the Hard Rock site today and theyre processing some 400 tests per hour. He says you need to come prepared and pre-register. He says you should use the restroom before you arrive, have a full take of gas and make sure your car windows open and close fully. All state-supported COVI...