Ronda Faces Financial Crisis as Audit Reveals Mismanagement Issues
A state audit reveals financial turmoil in Ronda, NC, as the town moves to dissolve its charter amid fiscal missteps.
October 6, 2026
A state audit reveals financial turmoil in Ronda, NC, as the town moves to dissolve its charter amid fiscal missteps.
Officials Plan $6M Secure Entrance for Lincoln’s Downtown Government Buildings
U-M reports 1,000 fewer international students due to policy changes; U.S. students increase by 2,500.
For many immigrant communities in North Carolina, casting a ballot in the 2026 midterms carries a weight that goes beyond politics — it carries fear. Advocacy organizations across the state are stepping up with concrete resources to make sure that fear doesn’t keep eligible voters from the polls.
“Patriotism is service. It’s sacrifice. It’s stewardship,” Gaylor Baird said. “It’s choosing to act for the common good…
Michigan’s college readiness declines, with only 25% of students meeting SAT benchmarks, down from 35% a decade ago.
Benita Karo’s quick action at a San Diego beach saved a surfer. Her bravery, despite injuries, ensured Bob’s rescue and highlights human heroism.
A late-night walk across a two-lane street in Southgate, Michigan, ended with two men in handcuffs and in federal custody — not because of what they did, but possibly because of who they are. The incident, captured on body-worn camera footage, is raising serious questions about whether some local police officers are using minor violations as cover to target immigrants.
NAVS claims repeated animal welfare violations at UW-Madison’s Primate Center; inadequate care and unsafe conditions.
Rashida Lovely’s nonprofit tackles the housing crisis with a project in South Scranton, ensuring affordable living.
Every year, millions of Americans buy gift cards only to discover the balance has already been stolen — often without ever knowing why or how. Michigan has now taken direct aim at the scheme behind those empty cards, signing new laws that treat the practice as a serious felony.
Cherry pie and civic duty may seem like an unlikely pairing, but in northern Michigan, they’ve become a beloved election-season tradition. On the evening of Monday, October 5, 2026, Glen Arbor Town Hall will host the 2026 Cherry Pie Debates — a free, community-centered event that brings voters face-to-face with the candidates vying to represent them in Lansing.
