Groups in North Carolina are rallying to change the way people are punished for low-level offenses, trying to break a cycle in which minor offenses lead to major consequences, including jail. Black Voters Matter, in collaboration with the group Growing Real Alternatives Everywhere, has introduced Saturday warrant clinics, providing a much-needed lifeline for those unable to attend court during the week. Anza Becnel, warrant clinic manager for Black Voters Matter, said the clinics aim to bridge the gap between the court system and the community, ultimately improving balance between the offense and the punishment for it. .
A 58-year-old woman was flown to a hospital in Boston in serious condition after she was hit by a car while riding her bicycle in Weston on Sunday afternoon, the fire department said.
WESTON, W.Va. (WV News) – Hundreds of people took advantage of a beautiful day Saturday for the annual Weston Memorial Day Parade. The parade is not the biggest in the