Hurricane Helene could impact voter turnout in two swing states in a way that could hurt Republicans, according to a politics expert. The North Carolina State Board of Elections this week approved emergency measures to help Helene victims vote in the election, which is less than a month away. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis issued an executive order after Helene to make it easier for … [Read more...] about Voter turnout could suffer in hurricane-hit areas of swing states
Teens speak out on school boredom, need for real-world skills
A new survey from EdChoice, a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization that advocates for school choice, reveals teens’ perspectives on school and what they think is needed to reduce chronic absenteeism. Most teens like school, but one in five reported being chronically absent, missing an average of 15 days a year. Teens point to school being stressful, pointless and boring as the … [Read more...] about Teens speak out on school boredom, need for real-world skills
Two new Sheetz locations set for Churchville and Bel Air
Sheetz has leased 3 acres in Bel Air, with plans to build a 6,200-square-foot store with 12 fuel pumps and a drive-thru — similar to plans pending approval for a location in Churchville. The Bel Air location is planned at the intersection of Route 1 and Route 543, near the Hickory Bypass, adjacent to Five43 Apartments, an 184-unit multifamily community development. Property … [Read more...] about Two new Sheetz locations set for Churchville and Bel Air
Alsobrooks vs. Hogan: What you missed in the Maryland Senate debate | STAFF COMMENTARY
U.S. Senate candidates vying to represent Maryland mostly stuck to their campaign scripts during their only debate of the unusually close race in a reliably blue state. But there were some big clashes as they fielded questions for an hour at the debate moderated by NBC’s chief political analyst Chuck Todd at Maryland Public Television in Owings Mills. Angela Alsobrooks, the … [Read more...] about Alsobrooks vs. Hogan: What you missed in the Maryland Senate debate | STAFF COMMENTARY
Community calls for prioritizing Dunloggin Middle renovations in Howard budget
Students and families crowded into the Howard County Public School System’s Board of Education room at the end of last month, holding signs and wearing school T-shirts to help make their case for renovations at the school to become a priority for funding. Some held signs stating: “Honor Your Vote, Replace Dunloggin Middle School,” and “Centennial High School 2036 Capital … [Read more...] about Community calls for prioritizing Dunloggin Middle renovations in Howard budget