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Journalist with experience in digital content production, digital marketing, social media, copywriting and editing seeks full-time position.
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GAINESVILLE, FL (WCMH) - Three men were arrested on attempted homicide charges after prominent white nationalist Richard Spencer spoke at the University of Florida Thursday night.
COLUMBUS (WCMH) - Whether or not you believe breakfast is the most important meal of the day, there's no denying that the first meal of the day is a big deal. I asked NBC4 viewers what their favorite locally owned breakfast joints in the Columbus metro-area are, and here's what they said: Tommy's Diner Tom Pappas and his wife Kathy opened Tommy's Diner in 1981.
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (WCMH) - Less than two months after a woman was killed while counter-protesting in Charlottesville, Virginia, white nationalists gathered in the city once again. According to NBC29 WVIR, around three dozen white nationalists gathered in Emancipation Park, formerly known as Lee Park, wielding Tiki torches.
NEW YORK (WCMH) - In the wake of America's most deadly mass shooting, the gun market has rallied. According to MarketWatch, shares of gun maker Smith & Wesson's parent company American Outdoor Brands Corp spiked 3% Monday afternoon. Sterm, Ruger & Co. Inc. and Vista Outdoor Inc. reported similar jumps.
COLUMBUS (WCMH) - A number of high-profile incidents involving the Columbus Division of Police and young black men have stirred emotions and triggered protests and several internal investigations. In April, a cell phone video captured an officer stopping a suspect who was on the ground.
Published: COLUMBUS (WCMH) - Coffee lovers, rejoice: It's National Coffee Day! Cinnabon To celebrate, we found out where you can get a free or discounted cup o' Joe today. Now, that's how you start the weekend off right! Duck Donuts Grab a free 12-ounce coffee with your cinnamon roll this morning at participating Cinnabon locations.
COLUMBUS (WCMH) - Ohio Governor John Kasich is getting ready to enter his final year in office, and he is not going out quietly. Kasich sat down for a one-on-one interview with Colleen Marshall for NBC4's "The Spectrum," and discussed the federal government debt level, Ohio's Medicaid expansion and some of the policies coming out of both Washington, D.C.
Published: WORTHINGTON, OH (WCMH) - The front of an historic building in Worthington looks a little different after the city removed a marker memorializing the birthplace of a Confederate general. The marker was removed from Ripley House after the City of Worthington obtained permission from the property owner.
Published: QUAKER CITY, Ohio (WCMH) - Authorities say a 3.4 magnitude earthquake shook east central Ohio late Friday night. The earthquake happened just before midnight. According to the Guernsey County Sheriff's Office, most of the calls received reporting the earthquake came from Quaker City and Senecaville, just southwest of Barnesville.
COLUMBUS (WCMH) - Big changes to Ohio's concealed carry law are coming as Senate Bill 199 takes effect today. The changes to the law will allow anyone with a concealed carry license to carry their firearm in more places, including day care facilities, non-secure areas of airports and private planes.
CANTON, Ohio (AP/WCMH) - Ohio's environmental watchdog agency has increased the proposed penalty for the builder of a high-pressure natural gas pipeline after tests found diesel fuel in drilling mud spilled in a wetland. The Canton Repository reports the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency said Thursday it's proposing to raise the penalty against Rover pipeline builder Energy Transfer from $430,000 to $914,000.
AUSTIN, TX (WCMH) - Democrats in Texas are using satirical legislation to fire back at Republicans for what they call attempts to control women's bodies by proposing legislation that would penalize men for masturbating, require rectal exams for elective vasectomies and require a 24-hour cooling off period before men can buy Viagra.
CLEVELAND, OHIO (WCMH) - A new study from researchers at Case Western Reserve and University Hospitals Cleveland may have discovered the cause of Crohn's disease. Crohn's disease is a chronic condition that causes diarrhea, abdominal pain, weight loss and fatigue.
WASHINGTON (WCMH/AP) - On Tuesday, three Republican senators introduced a bill that would slash funding for embassy security if President-elect Trump does not move the U.S. Embassy in Israel to Jerusalem when he enters office.
Published: MUMBAI, INDIA (WCMH) - A new species of spider is taking the web by storm after scientists in India took inspiration from one of the most popular book series of all time. According to CNN, scientists have christened the new spider Eriovixia gryffindori, a shout-out to the Harry Potter series.
Published: COLUMBUS, OH (WCMH) - Republican presidential nominee Donald J. Trump kept his promise and participated in a Reddit AMA (ask me anything) before a campaign stop in Toledo, Ohio, on Wednesday. Trump answered a total of 13 questions, keeping his answers to outlines of his policy proposals and short phrases, like his favorite U.S.