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Community workshop discusses solutions for paused UNCA campus development plans
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Community members gathered at a workshop at the University of North Carolina Asheville (UNCA) campus to discuss solutions for the UNCA Millennial Campus sites. The workshop follows the university's decision to pause...

Milwaukee churches help community following historic flooding
Milwaukee churches are stepping up to help families still cleaning up from last week’s historic flooding. MILWAUKEE - Milwaukee churches are stepping up to help families still cleaning up from last week’s historic flooding. It has been a week...

Rollin Vettes car show brings cars, BBQ and community fun
ALEXANDRIA, La. (KALB) - Engines were revving and grills were smoking in Alexandria as the Rollin Vettes Car Club hosted its first-ever Car Show and BBQ Cookoff on Saturday, August 16. The event took place from 8 a.m. until 2 p.m. at Rick’s Auto...

Community First: Team Hope Walk comes back to Eau Claire, bringing awareness for Huntington’s Disease
EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (WEAU) - A community walk bringing awareness for Huntington’s Disease is back in Eau Claire for their ninth straight year. As part of the Wisconsin Chapter of the Huntington’s Disease Society of America (HDSA), community members...

Qatar Charity and OCHA provide clean water to save lives of 10,000 Yemenis
Tribune News Network Doha In a move aimed at alleviating the difficult humanitarian conditions facing Yemen due to the ongoing crisis, especially in remote areas, a sustainable project, jointly supported by Qatar Charity and OCHA, has succeeded in...

Brown Deer flood victim gets surprise help from community members
An 85-year-old woman in Brown Deer is getting much-needed help after her basement flooded during the recent storms. BROWN DEER, Wis. - An 85-year-old woman in Brown Deer is getting much-needed help after her basement flooded during the recent...

Rogers Charity Classic leader Miguel Angel Jiménez 'pushing everybody to be their best' on PGA Tour Champions
Right now on the Schwab Cup money list, the colourful — and talented — 61-year-old boasts a cash grab of US$2,691,638. The next-best earner is American Stewart Cink on $1,991,382, while Alker himself follows third with $1,839,930.

Street dance unites the community in Canoga Park
The Family Affair Festival, presented by the Gr818ers, celebrated urban dance styles with a competition on Saturday at Lanark Park in Canoga Park. Lam Son Nguyễn shows off his dance skills in front of an enthusiastic crowd during The Family Affair...

Rep. Kelly Hastings shares updates from community and commemorative events in North Carolina
Rep. Kelly Hastings, a Republican representing North Carolina's 110th House district since 2011, recently shared updates on his participation in several community events via social media.On August 14, 2025, Hastings expressed gratitude for his...

Denver metro area nonprofit works to feed hungry kids in its community

Getting the community together for the 79th annual DeWitt Ox Fest
DEWITT, Mich. (WILX) - Community members got together in downtown DeWitt on Saturday for the 79th Annual Ox Fest. The event allows people to have fun through various activities such as karaoke, live music, fireworks, and more. Sherylland Graf one...

A coffee catch-up helps these veterans find solace and peace in community

Bucks County community honors firefighter who died after being injured while on duty
A community in Bucks County is honoring a veteran firefighter who died one week after being injured while on duty. "This is a tragic time for us; it's a very sudden loss for the fire company," said Joe Gasper, the public information officer for...

‘No kill’ animal shelter in Owosso reopens after community effort
Owosso, Mich. (WILX) - For more than a decade, the building that is now the Shiawassee County Animal Control and Care Shelter, sat vacant. In 2012, the animal shelter that was located there closed down after it could not afford to keep it’s doors...

Community remembers Franklin County state champion Joey Callaway
ROCKY MOUNT, Va. (WDBJ) - Friends and family gathered at the Pigg River Community Center to celebrate the life of Joey Lee Callaway, a Franklin County native who passed away earlier in August after a crash involving a Franklin County deputy....

Nurses at Queen’s North Hawai‘i Community Hospital ratify contract
An “overwhelming majority” of the 100 Queen’s North Hawai‘i Community Hospital nurses have voted in favor of ratifying a labor agreement with management, averting a potential three-day strike that was scheduled to begin Monday. The Hawai’i Nurses’...

A local outreach ministry held a backpack giveaway for the community
SIOUX CITY (KTIV) - Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church’s Outreach Ministry held its 5th annual backpack giveaway Saturday, Aug. 16. The church, which is located at 1400 Pierce St., gave out 250 backpacks filled with school supplies to children...

General : JBPMÂ strengthens Fire Safety Education Through Community Engagement
By Amanina Mohamad Yusof PUTRAJAYA, Aug 17 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) continues to strengthen fire safety education by emphasising the principle of “prevention is better than cure” through active community...

Marching Kahoks to present community preview night for upcoming show
Dr. Mark B. Skertich Superintendent at Collinsville Community Unit School District 10 | Collinsville Community Unit School District 10Dr. Mark B. Skertich Superintendent at Collinsville Community Unit School District 10 | Collinsville Community...

Community Showcases Artistry at Mishawaka Library Quilt Show
MISHAWAKA, Ind. -- The Mishawaka library wrapped up its annual quilt show Saturday, drawing crowds from across the community to view more than 50 quilts on display. The three-day event allowed visitors to vote for their favorite designs, with a...