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Memorial Day is the only true American people’s holiday. Major General John A. Logan is credited with the 1868 General Order 11 establishing May 30 as the official Decoration Day at National Cemeteries, but it rested solely on citizens to keep it, and they did for a century without official decree or legislation. It spread from there to include all cemeteries across the nation and some overseas where American airmen, sailors and soldiers were laid to rest.

Today on Insight, we're looking at the statewide COVID-19 vaccine rollout with Blue Shield, Biden's plan to curb gun violence, plus the benefits of being more physically active through the pandemic.

Vermont is ready to implement adult-use marijuana legalization. Read about the Vermont communitites that approved of retail marijuana businesses.

Wednesday, January 6, 2021 | Sacramento, CA Monica Jaye (speaking, at left) told fellow Trump supporters in Carson City that Republicans who allowed the Electoral College results to be certified were traitors. Bert Johnson / CapRadio As a mob of President Donald Trump supporters stormed the U.S. Capitol building in Washington D.C., some of his supporters in Nevada gathered in Carson City for a peaceful protest.  While Proud Boys engaged in physical violence against counter-protesters in Sacrament...

Randy McQuay will perform at City Club on Friday night, Carolina Beach’s Santa Sleigh Ride on Saturday and as part of EAST Oceanfront brunch at Blockade Runner on Sunday. (Port City Daily/Photo by Jaret Sears) WILMINGTON—“Christmas seems to be the only saving grace to give anyone any kind of cheer this year,” local musician Randy McQuay said during a phone interview earlier in the week. The blues musician, like most local players and bands, lost 75 performances in 2020. Though he was able to host a few livestreams through the pandemic, and sustain some income thanks to dedicated fans ...