Leesburg, VA|News|
Leesburg Man Charged With Murder In Father's Death: Police
Schuyler Lake has been charged with second degree murder in connection with a suspicious death investigation
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Jeffrey Perkins, Patch Staff
- Houston, TX
Born in San Antonio, I was raised in Arkansas but got back to Texas as soon as I could to attend Texas A&M University, where I earned a bachelor's degree in Telecommunication Media Studies. I started my journalism career as a copy editor at The Eagle in Bryan, Texas, in 2014 and later became the high school sports beat writer for the paper.
My seven years at The Eagle strengthened my passion for journalism, and I love getting to know people and telling their stories, both on the field and off. I've seen firsthand the importance of hyper-local journalism in a community, especially in an eventful 2020, when I helped with news coverage and design in addition to my high school athletics beat responsibilities.
I joined Patch in 2021 as Texas Field Editor for the Conroe-Montgomery County area.
I welcome your questions, comments and story ideas! Please contact me at jeffrey.perkins@patch.com or (479) 264-5801.
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Across North Carolina, NC|News|
$2M Powerball Prize Split By 8 North Carolina FedEx Workers
Eight friends from the Fayetteville area teamed up several years to play the lottery. Their strategy paid off in a recent Powerball drawing.
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Atlanta, GA|News|
Bills On Banning Books, Transgender Sports, Race Signed By Kemp
GA laws act on conservative hot-button issues regarding teaching of racism, transgendered people in sports and banning books in schools.
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Minneapolis, MN|News|
Derek Chauvin Files Appeal Over George Floyd Murder Conviction
The former Minneapolis police officer argued jurors were intimidated by the trial's publicity in a court filing Monday.
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Chicago, IL|News|
Blackhawks Hire Cubs Executive As Associate GM
Jeff Greenberg, the assistant general manager for the Chicago Cubs, was previously a finalist for the Blackhawks' GM position.
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Oklahoma City, OK|News|
Oklahoma House Passes Texas-Style Abortion Ban
Gov. Stitt is expected to sign the measure, which bans abortions after a fetal heartbeat is detected and leaves enforcement to civil suits.
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Across Wisconsin, WI|News|
4 Cases Of Unusual Hepatitis In Children Found In Wisconsin
One child has died, and the cases were negative for common hepatitis viruses, as WHO officials look into a possible link to adenovirus.
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Across Iowa, IA|News|
Staff Member Killed In Accident At Iowa Middle School
A Dubuque Community Schools building and grounds staff member was killed in an accident on the football field at Roosevelt Middle School.
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Across Florida, FL|News|
Man Who Defaced LGBTQ Mural Made To Write Pulse Shooting Essay: Report
While Alexander Jerich awaits sentencing, a Palm Beach County judge ordered him to write a 25-page essay on the Orlando Pulse club shooting.
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Atlanta, GA|News|
Demaryius Thomas Scholarship Established By Mannings At Georgia Tech
The endowment established by quarterback Peyton Manning's foundation will award need-based aid to students who live near Thomas' hometown.
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Humble-Kingwood, TX|News|
Kingwood Resident Wins $5M In Texas Lottery
The Kingwood resident bought a scratch-off ticket in Livingston and won a $5 million prize.
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Across South Carolina, SC|News|
South Carolina Shooting Kills 3, Injures 1: Report
No arrests have been made in connection with the shooting in Rock Hill, South Carolina, on Tuesday night.
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New Orleans, LA|News|
3-Year-Old Girl Killed In New Orleans Shooting
The girl was inside a residence on Burgundy Street in the French Quarter when she was shot, police said.
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San Antonio, TX|News|
San Antonio Resident Wins $1 Million With Texas Lottery Scratch-Off
The winner, who elected to remain anonymous, claimed the last top prize for the Millionaire Club scratch ticket game.
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Houston|News|
Yankee Letter Reveals Team Used Video To Decode Signals In '15-'16
In the letter obtained by SNY, MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred says the Yankees were fined $100K for stealing signs in the video replay room.
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Houston|News|
Crime Involving Fake Paper Tags Skyrocketing In Houston: Officials
Police incidents involving fake car tags has risen 306 percent since 2016. Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo called for statewide solutions.
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Charlotte, NC|News|
Recall Issued On Whole Foods Red Lentil Dal Over Listeria Concerns
The affected products shipped to 49 states. The recall was spurred by a recall of an ingredient, pickled curry cauliflower.
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Orlando, FL|News|
Tyre Sampson: Family Sues FL Amusement Park Ride In Teen's Death
A wrongful death suit claims ICON Park and employees did not use proper restraints or warn Tyre Sampson of height or weight restrictions.
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Chicago, IL|News|
U.S. Customs Seizes More Than 700 Fake IDs At Chicago O'Hare
Over a two-week period, Customs and Border Protection agents confiscated 122 shipments containing 743 fake driver's licenses.
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Across Florida, FL|News|
DeSantis Signs Bill Creating Florida Elections Police Agency
Senate Bill 524 also increases the penalty for ballot harvesting to a third-degree felony.
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