Wake Forest offers "Calls from Santa" for local children, with registration open from November 24 to December 1 for the December 4 event. Calls are free but require online signup; no phone registrations.

Two monks on a peace walk were injured in a crash near Dayton, Texas; one seriously. They continued their journey, showing dedication despite the setback.

Georgia lawmakers focus on boosting teacher support and literacy programs, led by Sen. Hickman and reviewed by the Senate Committee on Education and Youth.

The Taste of Mayfair festival in Denver raised $3,500 for the Denver Police Four-Legged Officers Fund, supported by community engagement and featuring police animals.

General Candy Company celebrated 101 years in business, receiving recognition from License Collector Mavis Thompson, Esq., and highlighting the family-owned business's impact on the St. Louis community.

OKC officials announced city office closures on Nov. 27-28 for Thanksgiving, with altered trash collection and free public transport services on the holiday.

An anonymous donor left a large number of gifts at Evendale Emergency Services for their toy drive, embodying holiday spirit and community generosity.

Spring ISD parents packed meetings this week after consultants proposed closing Link Elementary and Dueitt Middle. Families say closures would disrupt walkable commutes and leave many without practical transportation.

The Sandy City Fire Department partnered with volunteers and agencies for a fuel mitigation project, aiming to prevent wildfires by clearing vegetation and establishing fuel breaks.

Kenosha County's third-annual tree lighting event is on Nov. 29 at Petrifying Springs Park, featuring ornament decorating, live reindeer, and photos with Santa, culminating in a festive tree illumination ceremony.

The new LifePath Systems campus in McKinney, TX, dedicated to mental health services, was inaugurated, with local sheriff's support and a future-focused collaboration between law enforcement and healthcare.

The SBA offers disaster loans to Tempe storm victims, with an outreach center at the Tempe Public Library providing assistance for applications and information on loan options for businesses, homeowners, and renters.

The Clay County School Board approved teacher pay raises, receiving criticism for excluding many educators, amidst budget woes due to private school vouchers and loss of funding.