A North Carolina autopsy found a 0.14% blood‑alcohol level and THC in LendingTree founder Doug Lebda after his Oct. 12 ATV crash; the examiner listed the death as accidental.

Hillside Islamic Center says North Hempstead blocked a code‑compliant rebuild and expansion, and has filed a federal suit alleging discrimination and obstruction. The dispute joins similar Long Island fights over mosque expansions.

UNC Asheville expanded Access Asheville to guarantee tuition relief for qualifying NC families and cap out‑of‑state tuition at $10,000 for nearby states.

Notices ordered tenants at a North Miami building to vacate within 24 hours; residents report warped floors and cracked walls and say they have nowhere to go.

Former campers say a 2025 Memorial Drive sweep left more than 40 people displaced and only a handful rehoused, raising fresh questions as Atlanta ramps up encampment clearances.

For the first time since 2014, deaths among people experiencing homelessness in L.A. County fell in 2024. Officials credit overdose prevention and housing efforts but warn the gains are fragile.

State and county officials warn of phishing texts impersonating the Hawaiʻi DMV that demand payment. Delete suspicious messages, don’t click links, and report the scam.

Brad Gates will lead the unified El Dorado County Fire district after a unanimous board vote. He’ll transition with the current chief as the districts complete annexation.

The North Carolina Community Foundation awarded $9 million in 108 grants to support long-term recovery from Hurricane Helene across 16 western North Carolina counties.

SMCCCD and AFT Local 1493 have moved to formal fact‑finding while faculty cast strike‑authorization ballots March 10–12. The district says its offer tops $31 million.

A $400,000 Cash 5 ticket sold in Cranberry Township remains unclaimed; the Pennsylvania Lottery says the prize must be claimed by April 3, 2026.

Bowie State's BSU Bold campaign closed with more than $128 million, far surpassing its $50 million goal. The funds will expand scholarships and tech-focused programs.

Stanley Konat of Brownsville claimed a $410,432 Carolina Cash 5 jackpot at the NC Lottery headquarters in Raleigh and walked away with $295,553 after taxes.