DARLINGTON - The topic of discussion at the Monday meeting of Lunch Bunch will be an "Overview of Mental Health Issues." The gathering will take place from noon to 1 p.m. in the county board room of the Lafayette County Courthouse. Those who attend can bring their lunch during the informal hour.

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TO THE EDITOR:It was recently brought to my attention that Kim Pettrey, director of Warren County Animal Control and Adoption Center, will become an hourly employee. It is my understanding that because of her being an hourly employee, according to Michael Martin, chairman of the Health and Welfare Committee, Kim will no longer be allowed to transport the animals to AARF in Crossville to save their lives.This means euthanasia for approximately 600 dogs and cats per year. The cost of euthanasia is more than the cost of transporting.Kim and her group of volunteers, including my husband and myself, have transported these animals to Crossville.

Former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin (R) dined outdoors at a New York restaurant on Wednesday, two days after she tested positive for COVID-19.A manager for the Manhattan restaurant Elio's confirmed to CNN that Palin dined outdoors there Wednesday evening.

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Kansas senators who oversee public health policy debate a bill that would promote off-label drugs ivermectin and hydroxychloroquine to treat COVID.

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MTA chief Janno Lieber lambasted Manhattan politicians who urged him to prioritize subway platform doors in their borough.

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Florida State University closes building for air quality inspection after faculty report listed out decade-spanning health concerns.

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OSLO, Norway (AP) A coronavirus outbreak is spreading inside the powerful Norwegian cross-country skiing team, with double Olympic champion Simen Hegstad Kruger becoming the third skier in two days

Grey County is planning to form a task force aimed at identifying gaps in local mental health and harm reduction supports and developing strategies to address

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