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Danny Avula, who coordinated state’s COVID-19 vaccine rollout, is running for mayor
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After swearing off politics, Georgia activist now recruits people who seldom vote
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Danny Avula, who coordinated state’s COVID-19 vaccine rollout, is running for mayor
Dr. Danny Avula, a longtime public health leader who coordinated vaccination efforts under Gov. Ralph Northam and also served as ...
A new deal
The Richmond city government is pushing the idea of using special revenue bonds to finance the new Diamond Stadium and ...
After swearing off politics, Georgia activist now recruits people who seldom vote
Davante Jennings cast his first ballot for Democrat Hillary Clinton in the 2016 presidential race. Republican Donald Trump’s election that ...
Personality: Earl Reid
Earl Reid always knew he wanted to serve in the military, prompted in part by walking past the Military Retirees ...
William DuBois ‘Duke’ Smither leaves a legacy of powerful storytelling
Red Smith, the prominent sportswriter, once said that “writing is easy. Just sit in front of a typewriter, open up ...
Undefeated, unforgettable
The University of South Carolina women’s basketball ended its season with the same number of losses it started with – ...
