A year-long investigation into a local drug trafficking organization, dubbed “Operation Uptown Funk,” has concluded, as announced by the Henderson County Sheriff’s Office on Facebook. Authorities have made over 30 arrests, confiscated more than $175,000, seized over 30 pounds of illegal drugs, and recovered 20 firearms. “Over the course of the investigation, detectives conducted extensive…
If you’ve ever enjoyed a few hours at the DMV, you know it’s a patience test that can make even the most composed person go crazy. Hold on to your sanity, though, since North Carolina is making it simpler to obtain that crucial REAL ID. To accommodate the population’s increased demand, this department will set…
Some states in North America have been pushing for revisions to their traffic regulations in recent months. Decisions were made to increase street and highway security, ranging from speed limits to various procedures for renewing driver’s licenses. A new bill that raises the speed restrictions by 10 mph was recently approved by another state. This…
Expect the formation of additional storms in the northern region of New Mexico on Wednesday, which may lead to significant rainfall concerns. Expect a return of dry and hot conditions across the majority of the state as we head into the weekend. On Tuesday afternoon, there was a noticeable decline in the number of showers…
At the ninth annual Big Bear Lake Maifest on Saturday, two national steinholding records were smashed, catapulting the alpine hamlet into the limelight of this rapidly expanding competitive activity. By holding a full beer stein with his arm extended for 25 minutes and 29 seconds, Bob Shalak of Wrightstown, New Jersey, set a new men’s…
FedEx, a major player in shipping and logistics, is set to reduce its workforce by more than 300 employees at a location in Fort Worth, as revealed in state filings. A recent report reveals that a WARN notice submitted to the Texas Workforce Commission shows that 305 employees, which accounts for 52%, of the 580…
Dollar General’s stock surged about sixteen percent on Tuesday after the bargain retailer improved its forecast, claiming that it attracted more middle-class and upper-class customers in the face of concerns that increased tariffs would reduce consumer spending. The Tennessee-based retailer’s earnings and revenue exceeded quarterly projections. The company stated that instead of expecting net sales…
Radar detected rotation in a strong storm near Henrietta, prompting the National Weather Service to issue a tornado warning for portions of Lafayette and Ray counties in Missouri on Tuesday. The storm was heading east at 45 miles per hour and had the potential to produce a tornado. People in the storm’s path were advised…
As a result of Tuesday afternoon’s powerful thunderstorms, lightning strikes, torrential downpours, and even pea-sized hail, flash flood warnings were issued throughout Southern California, and beaches were temporarily closed. The National Weather Service issued warnings about the possibility of lightning strikes close to the coast, hazardous driving conditions, and potentially fatal floods. Radar revealed 0.5…
Tuesday’s strong to severe thunderstorms caused potentially fatal floods in and around eastern Wichita as they moved over Central Kansas. After rainfall rates exceeded 1-3 inches per hour, the Wichita area’s National Weather Service office declared a Flash Flood Emergency, the highest degree of flood alert, for almost 200,000 persons. Storm totals were predicted to…
