July 2020

A Helping Hand

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A local family is in need of the community’s support to move forward after recently losing a loved one. Frank Zaunbrecher, 43, left behind a wife and four children after his untimely death. Fundraising efforts are now underway to ensure a bright future for the children.

Roanoke woman struck, killed by vehicle

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Deadline for committee nominations set for Aug. 3

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JDSO reports weekend arrests

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Kanye West criticizes Harriet Tubman at his political rally

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Rapper Kanye West, in his first event since declaring himself a presidential candidate, ranted against historical figure Harriet Tubman on Sunday, saying the Underground Railroad conductor “never actually freed the slaves, she just had them work for other white people,” comments that drew shouts of opposition from some in the crowd.

Bodies not yet out of partly collapsed N.O. hotel

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — New Orleans’ fire chief says it’s taking longer than expected to remove the bodies of two construction workers from a hotel that partially collapsed during construction 10 months ago.

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Fauci to throw 1st pitch at Yankees-Nationals opener in DC

AP says it will capitalize Black but not white

NEW YORK (AP) — After changing its usage rules last month to capitalize the word “Black” when used in the context of race and culture, The Associated Press on Monday said it would not do the same for “white.”

Biden, lawmakers warn of foreign interference in election

WASHINGTON (AP) — Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden said Monday that he is putting Russia and other foreign governments “on notice” that he would act aggressively as president to counter any interference in U.S. elections. The statement came hours after Democratic leaders issued a new warning that Congress appears to be the target of a foreign interference campaign.

Brees, Saints look for Super Bowl run after recent misses

(AP) - NEW ORLEANS (13-4)