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Hurricane Helene left destruction in its wake in western North Carolina. But elections officials are also moving heaven and earth to bring back a sense of normalcy, one vote at a time.

From meal kits to grocery service to restaurant delivery, we look at the carbon footprint of convenient food and the choices people can make to try to reduce it. Sometimes there are trade-offs.

Across Eastern Tennessee, people are connecting on social media to help clear out ruined furniture, scrub off mud, and deliver jugs of water so people can flush toilets.

Vice President Harris and running mate Tim Walz are on a two-day bus tour in Georgia. The state President Biden narrowly won in 2020 is again in play.

The Disaster Recovery Centers in Mountain View and Spring Valley will convert to U.S. Small Business Administration Disaster Loan Outreach Centers on Monday, it was announced Thursday.

Naturally San Diego, a nonprofit organization dedicated to stimulating growth and entrepreneurship amongst environmentally and socially-conscious consumer packaged goods (CPG) companies in San Diego County, is excited to host its Fourth Annual Pitch Slam. On April 25th, Naturally San Diego’s five emerging brand finalists will compete head-to-head in front of a panel of industry-expert judges and local audience members, with entrepreneurs from each company taking the stage. One brand will come out on top as voted on by the panel, winning a suite of prizes from the local San Diego community to help propel their company’s growth. With more than $150k worth of prizes awarded to date, these San Diego brands are being set up for success by Pitch Slam and Naturally San Diego to take their companies to the next level. This year’s Naturally San Diego Pitch Slam finalists include: - BAM - deliciously creamy, slightly nutty, gluten and dairy-free plant-based milk. - Loli's - sauces, dips and dressings that give you everything you need for gut health. - Madly Hadley - delicious plant-based organic coconut bacon and cashew parmesan. - Mesa de Vida - chef-crafted, globally-inspired meal starter sauces. - Sipwell - premium, sustainable canned wine with a can-do spirit. “Pitch Slam is a wonderful event that’s become an integral part of uplifting the CPG community in San Diego,” said Kierstin Rielly, Executive Director of Naturally San Diego. “As finalists, these brands are being supported by a powerful, dedicated network of CPG experts, business owners, investors, and consumers who are passionate about not only their success, but about growing and supporting our larger community of entrepreneurs here.” Presented by Jimbo's...Naturally!, Naturally San Diego’s Pitch Slam is open to anyone in San Diego to attend, from entrepreneurs and other professionals to investors, marketers, publicists, foodies, local residents and more. The event will take place on Thursday, April 25th from 4:00-7:30 pm at Building 177 (2875 Dewey Rd) in Liberty Station. Beyond the Pitch Slam itself, event attendees can network in-person with 350+ members of the natural products community in San Diego, enjoy hosted drinks, desserts and samples at onsite booths hosted by local restaurants and brands, vote on the People’s Choice Award, and take home a goodie bag stocked full of products and coupons from Naturally San Diego sponsors. For more information visit: naturallysandiego.glueup.com Stay Connected on Facebook and Instagram

The ban on polystyrene or Styrofoam is part of the city's Marine Debris Reduction Ordinance.

The 1921 Tulsa race riots began after a Black man was accused of assaulting a white woman. The case was later dismissed in court, but historians estimate that up to 300 people died during the riots.

The weather system previously known as Hurricane Debby was not quite done with parts of the U.S. Sunday as flood warnings remained in effect in North Carolina and thousands were without power in New York, Ohio and Pennsylvania.

The creator of the grocery store snack aisle staple died at 88. His family said in a statement that he had dementia.