For most Lackawanna County homeowners, the headline looks reassuring: property taxes aren't going up in 2027. But beneath that relief, county financial leaders are sounding a serious alarm about what's quietly driving government costs higher — and what it could mean for residents' wallets in the years ahead.
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NCDOT's plan prioritizes safety, infrastructure, and innovation, aiming to integrate autonomous vehicles statewide by 2030, transforming mobility.
For months, North Carolina has been locked in one of its most severe drought cycles in recent memory — but last weekend, the remnants of Hurricane Isaias brought a dramatic shift for communities in the western part of the state. While the storm caused flooding and destruction, it also delivered something parched counties desperately needed: rain.
Join free English literacy classes for adults at Paschalville Library, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10 am-12 pm, supported by Comcast NBCUniversal.
Pittsfield Township joins 42 other Michigan communities as a Certified Local Government, gaining access to federal grants for historic preservation efforts.
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A former employee at a Tempe high school is now facing more than 100 criminal charges after police investigators expanded their voyeurism case, identifying dozens of student victims who were recorded without their knowledge.
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The Arctic-themed "Auksalaq" opera, composed by UVA's Matthew Burtner, debuted at Carr’s Hill, featuring multimedia elements highlighting climate change.[embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PjYuP9wh3Hw[/embed]