Please enable JS and disable any ad blocker An official website of the United States government has prepared a Final Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) to analyze the potential impacts from the proposed 2018 Master Plan for the consolidation of the FDA Headquarters at the Federal Research Center (FRC) at White Oak Maryland.  The Final EIS has been prepared in accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) of 1969 Council on Environmental Quality Regulations (40 CFR 1500-1508) The purpose of the Master Plan is to provide a framework for development at the FRC to accommodate approximately 18,000 FDA employees and support staff.  The Master Plan is needed to continue to support the FDA Headquarters consolidation at the FRC and provide the necessary office space to conduct the complex and comprehensive FDA reviews mandated by Congress The Final EIS reviews the impacts and benefits of the action alternatives and the No Action Alternative on the human environment.  The alternatives evaluated can be found in Section 2.0 Alternatives Development.  GSA has identified Alternative C as the Preferred Alternative.  The “Preferred Alternative” is the alternative which GSA believes would best meet the purpose and need by continuing to support the FDA Headquarters’ consolidation at the FRC.  Final Environmental Impact Statement: Appendices A-F, Part 1 [PDF - 24 MB] 2017 Federal Research Center Master Plan September 12, 2017 [PDF - 23 MB]preliminary draft development alternatives report, Part 2 [PDF - 23 MB] Home Rates are available between 10/1/2022 and 09/30/2025 Share on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInBATON ROUGE (WAFB) - Detectives are investigating a deadly shooting that happened at an apartment complex on Wednesday The East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s Office identified the victim as David Turley III at the Reserve at White Oak Apartment complex on S Deputies said Turley was shot in the parking lot and taken to the hospital Click here to report a typo Click here to subscribe to our WAFB 9 News daily digest and breaking news alerts delivered straight to your email inbox A public informational meeting is set for Monday about a plan to connect White Oak Park and O'Neil Park in west Bloomington with a new bicycle path The City of Bloomington’s Parks and Recreation department will host the meeting at 5:30 p.m The two parks are located just a few blocks from one another “During the meeting the community is encouraged to offer input on the development of the bicycle path connecting both parks,” said Dave Lamb Become a WGLT sponsor BATON ROUGE - A man was injured in a shooting at The Reserve at White Oak apartment complex on Monday night.  East Baton Rouge Sheriff's deputies responded to the complex along South Harrells Ferry Road near O'Neal Lane around 11 p.m.  Deputies said a man was standing in a parking lot when he said someone shot him He was taken to a hospital for injuries and his condition is unknown.  EBRSO said the incident is still under investigation.  Henrico planners want large data center development in Henrico County's future to occur where it has been occurring already – within the Technology Boulevard/White Oak Technology Park corridor in Sandston – and in an 18-page analysis they released May 1 they’ve proposed several ways to ensure that happens A key goal of the proposals: to prevent hyperscale data centers from locating in “by-right” development fashion – on property on which they currently would be permitted without any discretionary approval from the county – somewhere other than within the proposed Technology Boulevard overlay district The new proposals would require that any hyperscale data center proposed outside of that district area earn a provisional use permit from the county through a public hearing process By-right data center development would be permitted throughout the overlay district as long as the proposals met the newly proposed requirements and other applicable design and development standards “While the construction and operation of data centers in Henrico has avoided impacts that have occurred in other jurisdictions due to their location it is anticipated that impacts could increase as new data centers are proposed and available sites become scarce,” planners wrote “The identification of land most suitable for the development of larger data center facilities as well as the evaluation of current ordinance requirements and comprehensive plan guidance is important in ensuring residents are not negatively affected by this future development.” The Henrico Board of Supervisors and Henrico Planning Commission will hold a joint public hearing at 5 p.m., May 15 at Highland Springs High School to discuss and receive public input about the recommendations and associated proposed amendments to the county's zoning ordinance and 2026 comprehensive plan The board potentially could vote to adopt both measures at the same meeting; once adopted Varina District Supervisor Tyrone Nelson told the Citizen that the board has asked the Henrico Economic Development Authority to stop recruiting data center users to Henrico and focus efforts on recruiting other industries instead “The reason that we’re doing this is to limit adding more data centers in the county “We’re trying to limit the footprint of where data centers can go I think data centers have reached close to I would like to see some diversity in industry let’s not saturate it in one thing in one part of the county.” There are 37 data centers in Henrico today with the majority being small to mid-size facilities that function as accessories to larger office buildings A hyperscale data center proposed last year on 32 acres along Azalea Avenue near the RIC4 Amazing Fulfillment Center and Richmond Raceway Complex alerted county officials to the reality that such larger facilities – which they had hoped would seek to locate in the White Oak Technology Park area – could quickly begin locating in more densely-populated portions of the county “I think everyone understands that the White Oak Technology Park is set up for that [type of development],” Henrico Planning Director Joe Emerson told the Citizen “I don’t think anybody ever anticipated that they would begin to spread out in some of these other areas as quickly or as easily county planners identified more than 50 vacant parcels of industrially-zoned land in the county of 15 acres of more on which hyperscale data centers could be built on a by-right basis (mostly in Eastern Henrico) Dozens of other sites (of varying sizes) zoned for office business or office/service district usage also currently could house data centers by-right if certain other conditions were met though many already are occupied by buildings or likely are too small for hyperscale data centers Planners searched the county for land parcels of at least 15 acres in size that are vacant or have had minimal improvements and that are zoned for business office or office/service uses – and therefore could be prime targets for larger data centers – but found only three “indicating there are minimal threats from such sites,” they wrote because data center development can generally support higher purchase prices redevelopment of other commercial sites should not be discounted.” The original Azalea Avenue proposal eventually was withdrawn after opposition from the county and neighbors but then reduced to a 66,000-square-foot data center proposal on about five acres that is moving forward DC Blox is planning to build a data center there on what was the Azalea Flea Market site The proposed amendments would not impact smaller proposed accessory data centers – those that exist to support a larger business location – as long as they meet certain conditions including housing within their physical structures all the equipment needed for ventilating planners described five goals for the creation of the Technology Boulevard Special Focus Area which would be added into the 2026 comprehensive plan and then rolled into the forthcoming updated 2045 version of the plan (perhaps with additional enhancements • to respect existing residential development; • to create a “vibrant industrial park with uses which support the tax base of the county in a manner allowing benefits to transfer to existing and future residents;” • to ensure that adequate utilities are provided before or during new development; • to create shared access for uses developed as part of a coordinated plan that spans large parcels in order to maximize areas for screening along roads and adjacent to existing developments; • to provide a coordinator set of pedestrian and bicycle facilities to serve new industrial development while also connecting to nearby areas and a countywide active transportation network The Technology Boulevard Special Focus Area would include White Oak Technology Park and abutting properties south of I-64 that are zoned for industrial usage (a total of about 80 such parcels and roughly 3,100 acres) future data center development in the county should largely be limited to properties within the special focus area,” planners wrote Much of the property within the focus area already has been occupied by data centers or approved for future data center development; QTS and Meta operate hyperscale data centers there and Richmond developer Hourigan recently won zoning approval for 622 acres near the I-64/I-295 interchange in the northern quadrant of the focus area where more than a dozen data centers ultimately could take shape The new guidelines would not apply to any of those projects since they already exist or have been approved but would apply to any new data center proposals within the focus area mirror most of the requirements already in place for development projects within White Oak Technology Park 1 and 2 The data center development guidelines proposed in the planners’ report (and outlined in the proposed comprehensive plan amendment) would seek to help the county fulfill nine objectives associated with such development countywide including to mitigate the environmental impacts of large data centers as well as their impacts on any existing nearby developments (residential and other) The guidelines also would be aimed at protecting cultural resources and encouraging the development of active transportation amenities • require that data center buildings be set back at least 200 feet from the lot line of any adjacent residential properties residentially zoned properties or even properties recommended for future residential use by the county’s Comprehensive Plan; • require a buffer of at least 100 feet to screen a data center from adjacent residential properties residentially zoned properties and those recommended for future residential use in the future; • require that a noise study be conducted and submitted prior to any data center site plan approval and that prior to issuance of a certificate of occupancy a subsequent noise study be conducted “to demonstrate to the Planning Director’s satisfaction that the operation complies with any conditions or other legal requirements for the property;” • require data centers to incorporate at least two of five design elements: a change in building height; building step-backs or recesses; fenestration (the implementation of windows and doors); a change in building material texture or color; the use of accent materials There are crowded Democratic fields and competitive House races but primary participation has historically lagged behind general elections four-bedroom Colonial at 243 White Oak Shade Road includes 4,253 square feet of living space and sits on 2.48 acres (in the one-acre zone) according to a property transfer recorded April 25 Credit: Zillow https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/243-White-Oak-Shade-Rd-New-Canaan-CT-06840/57326179_zpid/ The following property transfer(s) were recorded recently in the Town Clerk’s office For more information about each property from the assessor To get the history of a New Canaan street name, click here 243 White Oak Shade Road 107 Weed St. 16-18 Old Stamford Road 478 West Road 19 Chichester Road 707 Silvermine Road 86 Old Norwalk Road 25 Lukes Wood Road Reproduction of material from any NewCanaanite.com pages without written permission is strictly prohibited Newshound LLC is a registered LLC in the state of Connecticut Built with the Largo WordPress Theme from the Institute for Nonprofit News The Montgomery County Alcohol Beverage Services (ABS) will open its new Oak Barrel & Vine store in White Oak on Tuesday including Willett 8-Year Wheated Bourbon and Angel’s Envy Cask Strength Per the news release: “Montgomery County’s Alcohol Beverage Services (ABS) will open its new Oak Barrel & Vine store in White Oak at 9:45 a.m Elected officials and alcohol industry representatives plan to attend the opening The store is in the White Oak Town Center shopping center two rare and highly allocated items will be available for purchase at discount prices at the White Oak location only Customers may purchase Willett 8-Year Wheated Bourbon at $50 off the regular price of $274.99 and Angel’s Envy Bourbon Cask Strength at $30 off the regular price of $227.99 These items will be available for purchase when the doors open at 10 a.m. high-end spirits and Mother’s Day specials Global spirits distributor Brown-Forman will offer personalized bottle engraving services with the purchase of its premium products All Oak Barrel & Vine locations (White Oak Gaithersburg and Cabin John) will offer discounts on wine and spirits May 6-10 Customers will save 20% off regular priced 750ml bottles of wine and 10% off regular priced local spirits These sale prices cannot be combined with other discounts “This new Oak Barrel & Vine store in White Oak is a modern space it supports local businesses and it offers a better experience for customers,” said County Executive Marc Elrich “But I also want to remind people why we operate ABS in the first place — because it generates tens of millions of dollars every year that help pay for education We’re continuing to invest in better spaces and better service and this new Oak Barrel & Vine location is a reflection of that work Cheers to ABS and the White Oak community on this new store.” The Oak Barrel & Vine branded stores feature handpicked items with a focus on spirits and locally manufactured products The new White Oak location replaces the store at 11239 New Hampshire Ave and will be the fifth to carry the Oak Barrel & Vine brand It features a large tasting room and event space an improved selection of small format items a dedicated non-alcoholic products section wayfinding signs and enhanced customer accessibility “The new Oak Barrel & Vine store will provide customers with an elevated space and opportunities for tasting events and master classes,” said ABS Director Kathie Durbin “The Oak Barrel & Vine brand is designed to reflect our community by showcasing local products and providing dynamic service in a safe and inviting environment Opening week tasting and bottle engraving schedule: which have been converted to the Oak Barrel & Vine brand ABS plans to upgrade its remaining retail stores over the next several years The White Oak store will be open 10 a.m.-9 p.m wine and spirits for Montgomery County and operates 27 retail stores throughout the County enforcement and education for more than 1,000 businesses Generating more than $35 million in net income annually the County uses ABS’ profits to pay down County debt with a large portion deposited in the general fund to pay for resident services that otherwise would be funded by County tax dollars.” Your browser is out of date and potentially vulnerable to security risks.We recommend switching to one of the following browsers: ExpandA computer sits on the library Home Screen at White Oak Library District in Crest Hill on Thursday The final vote tally for the White Oak Library District’s tax increase referendum was released Tuesday confirming the referendum’s passage and extending its margin of victory by over 100 votes Unofficial results on election night saw the measure which has been proposed multiple times since 2016 which includes provisional ballots and mail-in votes that arrived late but were postmarked by April 1 saw that margin increase to 249 votes with a final count of 4,436 in favor to 4,187 against Although the “no” votes carried more precincts the margin of victory was higher in the “yes” precincts including the majority of the DuPage precincts; the one Troy precinct; and Lockport precincts 001 DuPage 033 and Joliet 002 – came in at exact ties The unofficial election results from April 1 showed “yes” votes at 3,883 and “no” votes totaling 3,780 The official canvassing of the votes in the election will be completed no later than April 22 according to the Will County Clerk’s Office read: “Shall the limiting rate under the Property Tax Extension Limitation Law for the White Oak Library District be increased by an additional amount equal to 0.0286% above the limiting rate for levy year 2023 and be equal to 0.208% of the equalized assessed value of the taxable property therein for levy year 2025?” the library’s limiting rate is charging about 18 cents per $100 of assessed property value The referendum asked voters to agree to pay 20.8 cents per $100 of value Pointon said the district has specific plans for the funding. One piece of the plan is extending the three branches’ hours, especially on Friday evenings. White Oak libraries also would like to expand their outreach services, particularly for families with young children and for the elderly. Copyright © 2023 Shaw Local News Network BATON ROUGE - One person was injured in a shooting at The Reserve at White Oak apartment complex of South Harrells Ferry Road The person was taken to the hospital in serious condition Another person was shot at the complex Monday night No officials confirmed if the incident is connected news@thenewsleaders.com As oak trees in Minnesota face endangerment from ongoing spells of drought John’s Abbey Arboretum in Collegeville is doing something about it led a mass planting of red and white oak seedlings (about 2,000 of them) on five acres of the Arboretum’s land That massive undertaking was accomplished with the help of many volunteer staff members the Arboretum staff and volunteers have for years done similar mass planting of many types of seeds A plan is proposed to do a similar planting on Arboretum land of about 2,000 oaks every five years on five-acre plots of land John’s Arboretum is a vast area of land (about 2,500 acres) where there is a unique mixture of prairie land It also includes a large oak forested area Red and white oak trees cover about 700 acres of the Arboretum land that offers healthy habitat for a variety of species and ecosystems the Abbey’s lands were officially dedicated as a state wildlife refuge Abbey monks decided to preserve the land as a natural arboretum based on Benedictine principals of conservation Calendar Citizen Spotlight Criers People Funerals/Visitions Obituary Police Blotter Public Notices Support Groups About Us Contact Us News Tips Submissions Advertise With Us Print Advertising Digital Advertising 2024 Promotions Local Advertising Rates National Advertising Rates Please email if you would like to be allow listed Learn about updates on NSF priorities and the agency's implementation of recent executive orders A group of researchers from the University of Kentucky The University of Tennessee and Indiana University have collaborated with scientists from the U.S Forest Service and others to produce the first complete genome for the white oak (Quercus alba) a tree that provides large amounts of timber and is the primary species used in barrels for aging spirits Data to complete the genome came from a range of academic sources By combining those data into an unbiased annotation of the white oak's genes the researchers have created a resource to understand genetic diversity and population differentiation within the species assess disease resistance and the evolution of genes that enhance it and compare with other oak genomes to determine evolutionary relationships between species and how the genomes have evolved Having genomic data like this helps us address important biological questions including those related to the economic and societal use of the species," said Diane Jofuku Okamuro a program officer in the NSF Directorate for Biological Sciences associate professor at The University of Tennessee NSF postdoctoral fellow at Indiana University The work, which was also supported by Makers Mark, Independent Stave Company and Suntory Global Spirits, was published in New Phytologist Sign up for email updates (Aaron George AG Media via Cincinnati Business Courier) “I just want to retire,” she told Cincinnati Business Courier Read the full story from the Cincinnati Business Courier Cincinnati Business Courier is a Local 12 News partner Riverside Health and Rehab in North Charleston Riverside Health and Rehab and White Oak Manor Charleston are expected to be sued for wrongful death according to a notice filed in Charleston County Circuit Court on April 28 CHARLESTON — A wrongful death lawsuit is expected to be filed against two skilled nursing homes that have a history of medical malpractice complaints Samuel Scott Harrison intends to sue Riverside Health and Rehab and White Oak Manor Charleston following the death of Edna Harrison according to a notice filed in Charleston County Circuit Court Edna Harrison required skilled nursing care to protect and promote her quality of life she experienced “conscious pain and suffering” prior to her death It alleges both nursing homes failed to provide the requisite care such as implementing appropriate skin measures assessing her risk for developing pressure injuries treating her pressure sore and developing a care plan for her worsening injuries The notice of intent to file suit lays out a series of events that occurred between Nov when Harrison was admitted to Riverside for physical and occupational therapy and her death on Sept The notice describes worsening problems with a wound that developed at the base of her spine after her admission resulting in an infection and a hospital stay Her wound problems persisted after she was transferred to White Oak Manor on Jan resulting in another infection and a hospitalization that lasted several months before she died The notice does not include information about Harrison’s other medical history The same site gave White Oak Manor Charleston, a 176-bed facility, a four-star, or above average Records show both nursing homes are named as defendants in at least a dozen pending medical malpractice lawsuits in Charleston County A spokesperson from each nursing home said they cannot comment on pending litigation News tips/online questions: newstips@postandcourier.com Delivery/subscription questions: subserve@postandcourier.com During the school dismissal at White Oak Elementary School on Monday two individuals were arrested and charged with several offenses Authorities say school officials noticed the driver and passenger of a vehicle in the student pick-up line appeared to be significantly impaired and reported this to the School Resource Officer The SRO attempted to investigate further until the driver of the vehicle The SRO attempted to detain him and he became uncooperative and assaultive Back-up was called for and deputies and Cape Carteret Police officers arrived and assisted in taking Brandon into custody was also taken into custody due to her being uncooperative and combative Sheriff Asa Buck commends the school staff and his SRO for recognizing and addressing the impairment of the driver and dealing with it appropriately and thanks all other deputies and officers who responded to ensure that the matter was handled quickly and to ensure the safety of all involved Contact: Jeremiah J. Auer, DNR Forest Regeneration Specialist Jeremiah.Auer@wisconsin.gov or 715-459-1999 – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced it has 2-year-old oak seedlings available for purchase The seedlings are from Wisconsin’s Wilson State Nursery and are ready for planting The seedlings are available because of a high-quality acorn crop and harvest in 2022 While many 1-year-old seedlings were purchased last year resulting in a bumper crop of 2-year-old seedlings Oak trees are ideal for reforesting a property enhancing habitat or starting an oak grove Four species of native oak trees are available for sale at the nursery: swamp white oak Wilson State Nursery produces seedlings for reforestation operating under Wisconsin State Statutes that require DNR seedlings to be produced and used for reforestation purposes – future forest products For more information or to purchase seedlings, visit the DNR website or contact Carey Skerven at Carey.Skerven@wisconsin.gov or 715-424-3700 © Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources | Site requirements | Accessibility | Legal | Privacy | Employee resources (LEX 18) — One person is dead after a boat crash on Lake Cumberland according to the Wayne County Coroner's Office The Wayne County Coroner says there was a single boat crash just before 6 p.m on Sunday with one person on board in the White Oak Creek area The corner says a fisherman spotted the boat drifting with the person on board on Lake Cumberland The person's identity has not been released at this time but the coroner says they suffered a lot of head trauma and fishing equipment was also found on board Kentucky Fish and Wildlife is on the scene investigating Report a typo The Industry's Leading Publication for Wineries and Growers The creation of Texas oak chains is typical.\r\n\r\n"We're really focusing on Texas-grown fruit It will just give another layer of Texas terroir," Bending Branch founder Robert Young MD told Wine Business They match the different forests to their wines there a large rural region near the Louisiana border with no cities with a population above 35,000 which offers undergraduate and graduate degrees in Forestry is located there in the city of Nacogdoches (The school's sports teams are called the Lumberjacks.)\r\n\r\n"Oak is grown and used in the US from multiple states: Pennsylvania Bob." "Because the growing conditions are different the soil and the climate are substantially different in these states It wouldn't be a surprise that the oak from Texas is different We're one of the southernmost states that have stands of white oak growing the weather is hot and muggy with a lot of rainfall The trees grow a lot faster than they grow up north They're not going to be as tight-grained as the oaks grown up north." Young found a hardwood company willing to sell him a few boards that had already aged outside the sawmill for two years He aged them for another nine months at the winery before shipping them to Oak Solutions in California Oak chains are squares of toasted oak on a chain that can be lowered into a barrel right through the bung.\r\n\r\nOak Solutions delivered two toast levels: Medium Plus which after experimentation Young used for the wines which he used just for Bourbon.\r\n\r\nThe trials were basic: they put small amounts of oak into several wines in 750 ml bottles for two weeks They ended up choosing three wines for the Texas oak treatment: a Petit Verdot a Tannat and a red blend called Cowboy Cuvée Young said these were the biggest and boldest wines they tested Bending Branch inserted the oak chains into neutral barrels because Young wanted only the Texas oak to deliver taste characteristics. \r\n\r\n"One of these chains had the impact of 50% of a new barrel," Young said "The total impact of the chains was 33% of the effect of new oak barrels But it's much more sustainable because you use a lot less oak is scientifically oriented: he had Oak Solutions do gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS) on the wines.\r\n\r\nYoung said the Texas oak-aged wines had more than double the 5-methylfurfural They also had three times as much vanillin which is perceived as smokey barbecue flavor (you might recognize the name as a component of a smoke taint.)\r\n\r\nGiven all this fruit-driven; you can notice some oak notes in the aroma but they don't stand out over the fruit.\r\n\r\nYoung said Bending Branch plans to use Texas oak chains for more wines in the future and that other wineries at his custom crush operation have already asked about getting some He is also planning to ask a local vintner who is building Texas' first cooperage to make some new barrels out of Texas white oak.\r\n\r\nThe first three Texas oak-aged wines were released March 29. \r\n\r\nTobey said her customers at the Ritz-Carlton tend to be fans of big Napa Valley Cabernets and she thinks they'll be very interested in trying the Texas white oak-aged wines.\r\n\r\n"People are uberproud of the state and want everything to be all Texas," Tobey said The intersection of White Oak Road at Market Street has reopened on the city's west side the City of Bloomington says turns will be permanently limited to southbound and westbound right turns Left turns from White Oak to Market or from Market to White Oak will not be allowed Drivers wishing to make a left turn are encouraged to use Locust Street and Hinshaw Avenue or Martin Luther King Jr There are truck restrictions on Chestnut Street and Graham Street The intersection was redone as part of a broader overhaul of Illinois 9 (aka Market Street) through Bloomington The previous White Oak-Market intersection had poor sight-distance for turning vehicles pedestrian access and ADA compliance issues The Illinois Department of Transportation considered several options including closing White Oak at Market and the chosen option of shifting the intersection to the east Modernization of the railroad crossing safety equipment required the addition of a raised median that eliminated any left turns Bloomington officials say "the resulting intersection should reduce turning crashes Amazon Fresh is preparing to open its long-rumored White Oak Town Center store on Thursday The MoCo Show was the first to report the opening date, which a Facebook Event listing has since confirmed Speculation about the Seattle-based grocery chain’s arrival began in 2022 when the location’s developer adjusted plans with the county’s Planning Department to expand a grocery store within a mixed-use development The revised plans increased the store’s size from 16,000 square feet—similar to a typical Trader Joe’s—to approximately 40,000 square feet The updated design featured white and green lettering reflecting the architectural style commonly associated with the Amazon Fresh brand Although Amazon slowed its store expansion in 2023, it resumed opening new locations last year the company began testing a new Amazon Fresh format at select Chicago and Southern California stores The updated locations offer a wider variety of products and incorporate enhanced technology to speed up the checkout process Share on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInLAKE CUMBERLAND (WKYT) - The Wayne County Coroner says one person is dead after a boat crash on Lake Cumberland it was a single boat crash with one person on board He says fishermen found the person on the lake and called 911 The Wayne County coroner Gordon Hicks has identified the person killed as 59-year-old John Bezold of California The investigation into the crash remains ongoing Some Onslow County students are learning about the dangers of driving under the influence White Oak High School held a demonstration but instead at the White Oak High School track and field This was part of a DWI demonstration for the juniors and seniors before prom season That was the message of Tuesday’s driving while impaired re-enactment He’s a health science teacher who spoke at the demo He says they wanted to show the risk firsthand when getting behind the wheel under the influence The demo featured actors from emergency services The demonstration also included a visit from the medical helicopter “If you’re ever in a situation where you’re tempted to drive or ride with someone after drinking remember this: there is always an alternative.” Junior Juan Moran-Moren said this demo is sure to stick with him Do whatever you can to not get behind the wheel under the influence WNCT White Oak Highschool gives DWI Demonstration for Prom season Professional baseball returns to historic Grainger Stadium in Kinston with the Down East Bird Dawgs Persephone Tirrito is a 14-year-old multi-sport athlete on the Swansboro Middle School baseball team It’s Cinco de Mayo today and Mexican culture celebrates the victory over French armed forces in the battle of Puebla in 1862 Local restaurants in the area are preparing for their busiest day of the year ECU graduation is this weekend and Pitt Community College is the following weekend With the busy transition period in Greenville some graduates will try to get their start in the workforce and federal experts provided resources and information for the upcoming hurricane season during Carteret County's Hurricane Preparedness Expo The city of Greenville will be adding longer hours to the Greenville Public Transit System starting Monday The month of May is Water Safety Awareness Month as summer is just around the corner Learn about the benefits of flying local at Coastal Carolina Regional Airport in New Bern explore the awesome products at the periwinkle in Beaufort and find out how you can save on amazing products with Epic Discounts by BestReviews Davia speaks with Andrew Shorter about easy-access travel and why flying local through Coastal Carolina Regional Airport makes a difference Riley's Army hosted a barbeque fundraiser to raise money to support local children with cancer and their families Specialized wholesale insurance agent Across America Insurance Services, Inc. has expanded its partnership with White Oak Underwriting Agency for a new underwriting authority that will be placed through Lloyd’s broker Amwins Global Risks Across America CEO Harish Kapur expounded on how the arrangement will be beneficial to its operations “Since Across America opened its doors has been a key partner in placing business and guiding Across America through the complexities of the London market This shift in our relationship will increase the benefits to our insureds giving us the authority to swiftly underwrite and bind coverage as well as process endorsements,” said Kapur the firm will be able to better access the London market in order to insure large fleets The expanded nine-year underwriting relationship between Across America and White Oak Underwriting Agency will allow the insurance agent to have a delegated authority in the London market when it comes to commercial physical damage and motor truck cargo liability Across America will also be able to handle all claims in house which will allow a faster response and processing time to its clients in order to have trucks return to the road quickly The market insights of transportation specialty leaders such as Kapur Amwins Global Risks US Transportation Division managing director Jon Humphreys and White Oak Underwriting Agency chief underwriting officer Lisa Perry will also be brought together by the arrangement “We thank White Oak and Amwins Global Risk for their trust in Across America’s industry expertise and we look forward to continuing our mutually beneficial relationship for years to come,” said Kapur Humphreys said he was glad to have the opportunity to join the trading venture of both Across America and White Oak which he considered to be “heavyweights” in the commercial trucking industry “Exciting times lay on the road ahead and I can’t wait to see where this journey involving three innovative companies takes us,” said Humphreys Please feel free to share your comments below The White Oak Bayou Elevation Project off of the I-10 Katy Freeway in Houston began Jan with lane closures impacting different sections of the highway Kevin joined Community Impact as the Inner-Loop Government Reporter in 2024 He covers government issues affecting Houston Kevin interned at publications such as The Texas Tribune and Fort Worth Report He graduated from The University of Texas at Austin in May 2024 majoring in journalism with a minor in health communications playing video games and watching new shows Cassandra joined Community Impact in November 2022 as a local education reporter for Montgomery County She transitioned to a city hall and government reporter position to cover the city of Houston in March 2024 She became editor of the Inner-Loop papers in October 2024 she previously served as a general reporter for The Port Arthur News and spent time as a freelance travel writer