WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) – This week Congress is expected to move forward with a government funding package. Leaders say they struck a deal to avoid a shutdown, but it took some tough compromises to get there. The funding deadline is less than a week away, but congressional leaders are hoping they can avoid it by quickly passing a stop gap funding bill. “We aren’t out of the woods yet, but we know now that we reached a bipartisan agreement, I hope that we’re on track to avoid a shutdown,” said Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer. Leaders of the Democrat-controlled Senate and…
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by Sharelle Burt September 26, 2024 Gotta get it together, Howard… A power outage at Howard University has left some students without air conditioning or hot water just weeks after the fall semester began, WTOP News reports. The students at Howard Plaza Towers East experienced a loss of power last week, leaving them in pitch-black hallways. The residence hall has generators running to enhance power, but the students claim they were told the machines don’t have enough power to guarantee proper air conditioning, hot water, or working elevators. “I’m constantly sweating,” said Amariah Rambo, a sophomore nursing student who lives…
Helene knocked out power in western Cuba as it brushed past the island, affecting some 160,000 customers in the province of Artemisa and another 70,000 in the neighboring province of Pinar del Río. The hurricane also forced some 800 people in the region to evacuate flood-prone zones, according to Guerrillero, a local newspaper. Residents use a piece of plastic as protection from heavy rains brought on by Hurricane Helene, in Batabano, Cuba, Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2024. (AP Photo/Ramon Espinosa)A resident uses a piece of plastic as protection from heavy rains brought on by Hurricane Helene, in Batabano, Cuba, Wednesday, Sept.…
by Keka Araújo September 26, 2024 This discussion shed light on the importance of inclusive clinical trials in addressing these disparities. In recognition of Prostate Cancer Awareness Month this September, BLACK ENTERPRISE hosted Health is Wealth, an enlightening conversation series, on the critical role of diversity in clinical trials. Prostate cancer disproportionately affects Black men, leading to significant disparities in health outcomes, quality of life, and longevity. This discussion highlights the importance of inclusive clinical trials in addressing these disparities. Alfred Edmond, Jr., Black Enterprise’s SVP and Executive Editor and a prostate cancer survivor, will moderate the conversation. Edmond will…
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) – Below is a list of local closures due to Helene: Beaufort County The Beaufort County Auditor’s Bluffton Office, 4819 Bluffton Parkway, 3rd Floor, will be closed tomorrow, Friday, September 27. Normal office hours will resume at 8:30 a.m., Monday, September 30. The Beaufort office located in the Administration Building, 100 Ribaut Road, Suite 160, will remain open for regular office hours. Candler County The following Non-Essential Offices of Candler County will be closed on Friday, September 27, 2024. This post will be updated to reflect any additional closures. Candler County Board of CommissionersMetter-Candler Recreation DepartmentCandler County…
(WJBF) – As Helene intensifies and moves towards Georgia, Gov. Brian Kemp and state leaders are on standby to send help with the expected heavy rain and wind. Early Thursday afternoon, Kemp met with state leaders at Atlanta’s Georgia Emergency Management Agency (GEMA) headquarters outlining key priorities. Inside the GEMA headquarters, multiple agencies are gathered including the Department of Transportation, the Department of Public Safety and the Department of Forestry and Agriculture to figure out the best way to send resources as Hurricane Helene makes its way through the state. “This is one of the biggest from the Atlantic from…
by Cedric ‘BIG CED’ Thornton September 26, 2024 Dwyane Wade took time to see his latest business acquisition in action. Earlier this week, basketball legend and Utah Hockey Club minority owner Dwyane Wade caught his newest team in preseason action. According to Essentially Sports, Wade and his business partner, Chris Johnson, saw Utah beat the Los Angeles Kings, 3-2, in the team’s first game at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City. The Utah Hockey Club won their first preseason game on September 22, beating the St. Louis Blues 3-0 in Des Moines, Iowa. The franchise was previously known as the…
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) – As the Coastal Empire and Lowcountry prepare for Hurricane Helene, some areas have already had an impact. Take a look at the photos and videos below. Submit yours by emailing [email protected]. Commerical Drive in Savannah (Sept. 26)Commerical Drive in Savannah (Sept. 26) The video below shows cars stalled on Victory Drive in Savannah. Flooding on Victory DriveFlooding on Victory Drive Daufuskie Firefighters have responded to a possible tornado touchdown in the Melrose area of the island. The area has experienced fallen trees, blocking multiple roads and some minor roof damage has been reported. Please be alert today…
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COLUMBIA, S.C. (WSAV)—Governor Henry McMaster issued Executive Order 2024-22 on Tuesday establishing the WaterSC Water Resources Working Group (WaterSC). The S.C. Governor’s office said that WaterSC will work across state agencies and with stakeholders to develop a state water plan that will balance South Carolina’s economic and environmental interests. This is to ensure the long-term protection of the state’s water resources as demand increases from record-breaking economic development and population growth. “South Carolina has been richly blessed with abundant water resources,” said McMaster, “but with increased demand driven by historic economic development and a booming population, we must take action now to ensure these…