“There are alternatives to plastics, but the companies selling the product will probably just go for the cheapest packaging they can find, which is plastic.” This article originally appeared on Inside Climate News, a nonprofit, independent news organization that covers climate, energy and the environment. It is republished with permission. ... Read More

The 2020 Census shows that Black people make up 39% of Rock Hill’s population compared to 54% for white people, and yet, the Rock Hill Police Department’s 2020 Police Report shows that “A total of 1,413 black non-Hispanic males (44%) were arrested in 2020, compared to 1,356 (38%)in 2019 for ... Read More

An advisory committee reports a majority of Kentuckians want medical marijuana legalized.Gov. Andy Beshear’s office released a summary of the feedback the committee has received at town hall meetings online.Beshear says polling suggests 90 percent of adults support legalization to help people suffering from chronic conditions. He is still considering ... Read More

SHELBYVILLE, Ill. (WCIA) — A man from Oregon was recently sentenced to eight years in prison in Illinois after he was found guilty of drug and gun charges. The charges stem from a traffic stop that resulted in a sheriff’s deputy finding a gun and over eight pounds of marijuana ... Read More