Man Convicted For Crashing Into Cop While Drunk And On Xanax: PM Patch RI

RHODE ISLAND — Here are some share-worthy stories from the Rhode Island Patch network to discuss this afternoon and evening.

This post features stories and information published in the last 48 hours.

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• Warwick Man Convicted For Injuring State Trooper In A Drunken Crash: Prosecutors say Richard Stanley, 56, of Warwick, admits to drinking alcohol and taking Xanax the day of the crash with a state trooper.
• Bill Requiring RI Businesses To Pay Weekly Introduced By 2 Lawmakers: While Rhode Island law already requires workers to be paid weekly, it contains numerous exemptions. See which exemptions would go away.
• Another RI Town Courting Costco After Store Withdraws Cranston Plans: Smithfield officials say they would be a good home for Costco because I-95, I-295, and Route 146 connects the town to the whole state.

Here are some more Rhode Island Patch headlines you may have missed:

• Newport Seeking Input From Residents In City Manager Search
• These Are RI's Best Restaurants, New Ranking Says
• Newport Burger Bender Returns Friday
• RI Man Accused Of Setting North Providence Church On Fire
• What A Custom Built $2.3 Million Home Looks Like In Bristol, RI
• 3-Bedroom North Kingstown Cottage For Sale Offers Charm, Convenience
• COVID Guidelines Relaxed; Man Kills Rabid Coyote: RI Top Stories
• What $4.25 Million Oceanside Living Looks Like In South Kingstown
• Get Ready For Freezing Mornings: Rhode Island Weekend Weather Forecast
• Roger Williams University Working To Conserve And Restore Tropical Coral Reefs

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