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Steve PrestonSpecial article from NKyTribune We are pleased to bring you an encore presentation of an article that first appeared in Our Rich History on July 1, 2019. On July 3, 1792, 10-year-old Oliver Spencer, his two sisters, and several other guests left the Columbia settlement and boarded a military ship bound for Fort Washington. They were on their way to celebrate Independence Day, the Fourth of July, which was expected to be a grand event and a respite from life on the frontier. Military drills, parades, dinners, and a ball hosted by the fort’s officers were just some of…
There are just days left until pay increases for the new term for millions of civil servants and retirees are announced. TurkStat is due to release consumer price data on July 3, which will reveal the difference in price increases for the first six months of the year. Labor and Social Security Minister Vedat Ishkhan said last week that retirees would not be given welfare contributions and that no studies on the subject have been conducted. So how much of a pay increase will public servants and retirees be given after the welfare contribution expectation ends? What is the most…
Have you heard of the Traveling Table Mobile Food Pantry? It’s a service that provides food to people in Nampa who can’t get to the food bank when supplies are low. NAMPA, Idaho — Have you heard of the Traveling Table Mobile Food Pantry? This pantry provides food to people in Nampa who can’t get to food banks. The food is delivered to them. It’s a labor of love for the people who do this every month. Their mission is to provide food for everyone. “People need help and we have to help them. It’s sad because we can’t help…
History Today In 1863, the decisive three-day Battle of Gettysburg began in Pennsylvania, ending in victory for the Union. In 1867, Canada became a British Dominion with the coming into force of the British North America Act. This national holiday was called Dominion Day until 1982, but is now known as Canada Day. In 1903, the first Tour de France began (it finished on July 19th, and the winner was Maurice Galland). In 1944, representatives from 44 countries met in Bretton Woods, New Hampshire, and agreed to establish the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank. In 1963, the United…
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — The Cheyenne-Laramie County Health Department inspects restaurants, bars, convenience stores, delis, grocery stores, bed and breakfasts, etc. All establishments undergo unannounced inspections at least twice a year. According to the department, there are two types of violations: “serious red violations” and “serious black violations.” Serious violations are those that are most likely to cause foodborne illness and make people sick, while non-serious violations could be violations related to the cleanliness or upkeep of the facility. According to the health department, “we strive to have facilities correct violations on the spot. Serious violations are corrected immediately or within…
There’s no telling what will end up in the Santa Clarita History Center’s records room, and despite their imagined past, some items may turn out to be anything but legendary.Sometimes, they are better. In the 1960s, Thomas Dixon was a teenager on an adventure with some friends climbing the steep cliffs of San Francisco Canyon. Tom was at the back of the group, and as they climbed, they found something in the dirt that might have been a piece of history. Tom was in a valley close to the flood path of the ill-fated St. Francis Dam, and he speculated…
Police say suspect arrested after employee shot at Taco Bell in Summerville, South Carolina Last updated: June 30, 2024 at 9:12 PM EST Today on WYFF News 4. With less than a month until the Paris Olympics, U.S. athletes are still vying for spots and the Black Pride Festival has gone from celebration to protest. How did we get to this? Good morning, Peyton Furtado here. Thanks for joining us on Sunday morning. I’m here to tell you about the weather we can expect today. This is live right now from the Sky Cam at the Hilton Greenville. Amazing skyline,…
Angel Reese is already breaking WNBA records. On Sunday, the Chicago Sky rookie recorded her 10th consecutive double-double, setting a new league record. She did so just 17 games into her rookie season.Reese recorded her 10th consecutive double-double with 10 points and 16 points in Sunday’s win over the Minnesota Lynx. The previous record was nine double-doubles set by Candace Parker of the Los Angeles Sparks in 2015.Today’s Angel Reese 🔥• 10 points • 16 rebounds • Holds the record for most consecutive double-doubles in a single season!pic.twitter.com/CZtczilJ6T— Women’s Hoops Network (@WomensHoops_USA) June 30, 2024The last time Reese did not…
GILLETTE, Wyo. — The Wyoming Department of Agriculture’s Consumer and Health Services Division is conducting inspections of retail food establishments across Wyoming (in areas that do not have a local health department to inspect) to help keep Wyoming residents safe. Campbell County facilities are inspected by the WDA at least once a year. All of these reports are publicly available and can be found on the WDA website. The reports include routine inspections only, not follow-up or other types of inspections. According to the WDA, a facility can be in compliance with either a non-critical violation (not food related) or…
The WNBA has had some history-making rookies. Sky forward Angel Reese entered Sunday’s game against the Lynx with nine straight double-doubles, tying the longest streak in league history. Free throws made by Angel Reese to make history as the player with the most consecutive double-doubles in a single seasonReese finished with 10 points and 16 rebounds. pic.twitter.com/Yazfu0OIkp— WNBA (@WNBA) June 30, 2024 Reese’s mother, Angel, watched nervously as she stepped to the free throw line and recorded nine points and at least 10 rebounds, recording her 10th consecutive double-double. She passed Candace Parker, who had nine double-doubles in 2015. Angle…