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Interfaith Sanctuary begins moving residents after occupancy approval
Interfaith Sanctuary received a Certificate of Occupancy from the City of Boise for its new 42,500-square-foot shelter on State Street, and staff will begin transitioning guests into the space while minor finishing work continues.
Kennel sponsorship helps West Point animal shelter cover costs
The West Point Clay County Animal Shelter is running a sponsor-a-kennel fundraiser to help pay for daily care and supplies; the campaign has raised more than $5,000 so far.
Muralist Robert Vargas to paint Dodgers' Japanese stars in Torrance
Robert Vargas will paint a 130-foot by 50-foot mural titled "Samurai of the Diamond" on the DoubleTree by Hilton Torrance, beginning March 1 with an unveiling planned for March 24.
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Showing: 181-190City of Melbourne celebrates new affordable home with Macedonia CDC
City of Melbourne and Macedonia Community Development Corporation held a ribbon-cutting for a new affordable home on Reverend Nathaniel L. Harris Street; the home is the ninth completed by Macedonia in South Brevard since 2008 and used federal HOME program construction funds.
Beaufort's Club Karate to host 32nd annual Goodwill Tournament on Feb. 28
Beaufort's Club Karate will hold the 32nd annual Goodwill Tournament at the Beaufort High School gymnasium on Saturday, Feb. 28; doors open at 9 a.m. and spectator admission is $10 for those 6 and older.
Zach Balmer of Lexicon Bank named one of four Coleman SBA Business Development Officers of the Year.
Lexicon Bank announced that Zach Balmer was named one of four Coleman SBA Business Development Officers of the Year in recognition of his SBA lending and business development work; he will be honored at the Coleman awards ceremony on March 19 in Miami.
New Hanover County opens Fire Station 13 in Castle Hayne.
New Hanover County dedicated its new Fire Station 13 in Castle Hayne, and crews began full operations after a hose-uncoupling dedication; the station includes expanded living areas and water filtration to support firefighter wellness.
Pets on Set: Benito the two-month-old puppy is up for adoption
Benito is a two-month-old puppy fostered by The Hero Rescue and will be among eight small puppies available for adoption Saturday at Pet Supplies Plus in Bel Air. The rescue says spay/neuter will take place after adoption through a contract with partial reimbursement.
New Hanover County dedicates new Castle Hayne fire station after health investigation
New Hanover County dedicated its new 11,500-square-foot Station 13 in Castle Hayne, which began operations Jan. 5 and includes water filtration and decontamination areas.
Susquehanna Valley presents The Snow Queen musical
Susquehanna Valley Saber Stage Productions will stage the school musical The Snow Queen at Susquehanna Valley High School Auditorium with performances Feb. 20–22. The family-friendly show adapts Hans Christian Andersen's tale and also serves as a fundraiser for future Saber Stage Productions.
Pet Expo marks its 25th year as Henrico Humane Society prepares event
Henrico Humane Society will hold its 25th annual Pet Expo on Feb. 21 at Richmond Raceway Complex, with more than 70 vendors and an online auction; 8News featured two 9-week-old tabby kittens, Blaze and Steel, who will be available for adoption in about a week.
Milwaukee Fire Department adds microchip scanners to help ID lost pets
A $6,000 grant from Friends of MADACC bought handheld microchip scanners for all 31 Milwaukee fire stations, allowing on-scene checks to help reunite lost pets with their owners.
Bringing out shy people could reshape politics without politicians.
Yale political theorist Hélène Landemore argues in a new book that everyday citizens, including shy and reluctant participants, can govern through randomly selected citizens' assemblies; she points to Ireland's 2016 Citizens' Assembly on abortion as a prominent example where citizens' recommendations led to a national referendum.