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Author: Grace Thompson

Jamestown BPU Announces Thanksgiving Schedule Adjustments
23Nov By Grace ThompsonNo Comments
BPU

Jamestown BPU Announces Thanksgiving Schedule Adjustments

(WNY News Now) For Thanksgiving, the Jamestown Board of Public Utilities (BPU) has made adjustments to its service and operation schedules. It is recommended that customers prepare ahead of time for office closures and service delays.In honor of Thanksgiving, Jamestown Board of Public Utilities (BPU) offices will be closed on Thursday, November 28, and Friday, November 29. On Monday, December 2, the Customer Service Office will reopen for business at 9 a.m.The pickup of garbage and recycling will take place on Friday, November 29, rather than Thursday, Thanksgiving Day. On Saturday, November 30, there will be the usual Friday collection. This week's recycling is metal.Consumers are reminded that they can pay their bills online and over the phone using an e-check, credit card, or debit ca...
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Saturdays at West Point
23Nov By Grace ThompsonNo Comments
Leisure

Saturdays at West Point

The story that follows is an original account of how college football unites families. Attending a Clemson, South Carolina, or any college football game can be similar for you. I hope part of what has been said speaks to you as we approach the weekend and prepare to enjoy another college football Saturday. I have a deep respect for collegiate football from an early age. I went to Army football games with my family from the time I was crawling. We would gather at my church, board a bus, and travel two hours to West Point to watch Army play a low-level opponent, which nearly always ended in victory. I suppose the church received a ticket discount, which allowed us to attend. Given the opponent and the small attendance at the game, Army was most likely pleased to comply. I get what the majori...
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Summary of the York County Council Finance & Operations Committee Meeting, November 21, 2024
23Nov By Grace ThompsonNo Comments
Government

Summary of the York County Council Finance & Operations Committee Meeting, November 21, 2024

Overview of the Meeting:On November 21, 2024, at 5:15 PM, the York County Council Finance & Operations Committee met to examine a number of topics, such as district funding distribution, board and commission nominations, and a proposed local vendor preference policy. Key Discussions and Actions: Appointments to Boards and Commissions: The committee deliberated on filling vacancies across several boards, including: Culture and Heritage Commission: Dorothy Johnson was appointed. Board of Assessment Appeals, Disabilities and Special Needs Board, Lake Wylie Parks and Recreation District, Bethel Fire Tax Board: Several appointments were deferred to January, causing disagreements among committee members over the timing and fairness of decisions, particularly concerning transitioning coun...
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Fort Mil Swimmer Dominic Impens Named Scholastic All-American
23Nov By Grace ThompsonNo Comments
News

Fort Mil Swimmer Dominic Impens Named Scholastic All-American

Only 1,790 student-athletes nationwide are recognized as Scholastic All-Americans, and Dominic Impens, a superb swimmer from Fort Mill High School, has been designated one. Impens is one of just 24 South Carolina students to receive this honor in 2024, which honors individuals who achieve excellence in both academics and athletics. Maintaining a GPA of 3.5 or above on a 4.0 scale throughout the qualifying year and earning a junior national swim qualifying time or higher are prerequisites for this esteemed award. Impens has proven his extraordinary dedication to the classroom and the pool by going above and beyond these exacting criteria. The Fort Mill High School Boys Swim Team, who placed second at the South Carolina High School League State Championship event, is led by Impens, a residen...
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Owen Ware Named Fort Mill High School Athlete of the Week
23Nov By Grace ThompsonNo Comments
Cyber

Owen Ware Named Fort Mill High School Athlete of the Week

Owen Ware, a student at Fort Mill High School, has been named the school's Athlete of the Week for his exceptional cross-country performance. At the State Qualifier, Ware had a strong 5K time of 16:08. Kudos to Owen Ware for his dedication and this merited recognition! Post Views: 4 Note: Thank you for visiting our website! We strive to keep you informed with the latest updates based on expected timelines, although please note that we are not affiliated with any official bodies. Our team is committed to ensuring accuracy and transparency in our reporting, verifying all information before publication. We aim to bring you reliable news, and if you have any questions or concerns about our content, feel free to reach out to us via email. We appreciate your trust and support!
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York County Sheriff’s Office Accepting Applications for 2025 Citizens Academy
23Nov By Grace ThompsonNo Comments
Government

York County Sheriff’s Office Accepting Applications for 2025 Citizens Academy

SC's York County Applications for the 2025 Citizen's Police Academy are being accepted by the York County Sheriff's Office. The academy will take place at various YCSO sites and the Moss Justice Center in York on Monday nights from 6:00 to 9:00. Classes will start on February 10th, 2025, and on March 31st, 2025, there will be a formal graduation. Staff from the various divisions will provide instruction at the Citizens Police Academy, which will also introduce attendees to the various operations of the York County Sheriff's Office. Through the free flow of information and communication, the Citizen's Academy seeks to establish significant relationships with York County residents and enable the Sheriff's Office to provide better and more effective services to our community. Adults 18 years ...
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Hungary’s Orban breaks with neighbors to dismiss ICC’s arrest warrant for Netanyahu
22Nov By Grace ThompsonNo Comments
News

Hungary’s Orban breaks with neighbors to dismiss ICC’s arrest warrant for Netanyahu

Victor Orban, the prime minister of Hungary, announced on Friday that he would invite Benjamin Netanyahu to visit his nation and promise that the Israeli prime leader's arrest warrant from the International Criminal Court will "not be observed." Orban's comments contradict a number of European politicians who pledged to uphold the court's ruling. Simon Harris, the prime minister of Ireland, stated on Friday that if the Israeli prime minister visited his nation, his nation would be ready to detain him. When asked if Netanyahu would be detained if he arrived in Ireland for any reason, Harris said national network RTE, "We support international courts and we apply their warrants." Harris followed suit after the Netherlands, Switzerland, Italy, Spain, and Slovenia declared on Thursday that the...
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DOJ says Trenton police violate civil rights, engage in unconstitutional conduct
22Nov By Grace ThompsonNo Comments
News

DOJ says Trenton police violate civil rights, engage in unconstitutional conduct

The Trenton Police Department and the City of Trenton, New Jersey, are involved in a pattern or practice of behavior that violates the Fourth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, according to a report issued Thursday, Nov. 21, 2024 by Federal Department of Justice officials. Due to the use of force during stops, searches, and arrests last year, the U.S. Department of Justice declared that it was looking into the Trenton Police Department. According to federal officials, the report also offers suggestions for how to deal with these problems, and the police and city officials have promised to collaborate with the department to put them into practice. In a statement on the study, Assistant Attorney General Kristen Clarke of the Justice Department's Civil Rights Division stated that police offi...
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Trump’s return may force Europe’s hand on China and Ukraine
22Nov By Grace ThompsonNo Comments
News

Trump’s return may force Europe’s hand on China and Ukraine

United Arab Emirates' DUBAI As President-elect Donald Trump gets ready to enter office, shifting tectonic plates are sending tremors of uncertainty from Beijing to Brussels. The consequences might cause the United States' goals to diverge from those of its closest European allies in ways that haven't happened in decades. According to multiple European officials and diplomats who spoke to NBC News, the incoming administration is likely to put pressure on European leaders to adopt a tougher stance against China, which it views as America's principal adversary. However, their nations are economically intertwined with both powers, and their interests don't always coincide with Washington's. They would probably stray even more if Trump were to carry on his pledge to put tariffs on imports fro...
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Las Vegas police arrest 57 striking casino workers, says union
22Nov By Grace ThompsonNo Comments
News

Las Vegas police arrest 57 striking casino workers, says union

The Culinary Union posted on X that 57 striking casino employees were taken into custody by Las Vegas police Thursday during a demonstration outside Virgin Hotels Las Vegas. Due to the failure of negotiations to secure a new five-year union pay deal, hundreds of casino employees at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas went on strike last week. Pictures and videosMembers were obstructing a road in front of the hotel, according to a union post on X. Additionally, other pictures showed cops handcuffing union members. According to one of the union's posters, Culinary Union workers are on strike outside of Virgin HotelsLV as they are being detained for nonviolent civil disobedience. According to the Culinary Union, police also detained the union's president, Diana Valles, and other executives. Police in Las...
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