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The public broadcasting CEOs defended their networks against accusations from House Republicans of bias in news and cultural programming.
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The president's latest action on trade enacts a 25% tariff on cars made outside of the U.S., continuing his trade policies focused on boosting American manufacturing.
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Haley Wilson, founder of The Culture Experience LLC, and Molly Frey, owner of The Pasfield House, spoke to Community Voices to announce The Culture Experience's residency at the historic Pasfield House. Molly shared her background, her journey to owning and renovating The Pasfield House, and the services it now offers. Haley provided a refresher on The Culture Experience a business she started with her mother to create a space for cultural learning and activities. They discussed how their collaboration began, how it enhances both their visions, and highlighted upcoming events.
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A statue of young Abraham Lincoln stands outside the gift shop and concessions building at the New Salem Historic Site in Petersburg.
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New Salem volunteers blame state for letting historic site fall into disrepair
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The court says ghost guns, which are virtually untraceable weapons that require assembly, are considered "firearms" and subject to ATF regulation.
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In some ways, COVID shrank the distance between musicians and listeners. But then, it also threw nearly everything about the industry into disarray, and for many, things have never been the same.
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