Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 7th of July.
Good morning, Warwick.
Last week, the Atlantic Shark Institute shared a rare underwater video showing an 8-foot juvenile great white shark circling a whale carcass off Block Island while officials searched a 50-sq-mile area for a male humpback whale carcass.
This marks the first reported white shark sighting in Rhode Island waters.
A thresher shark washed ashore at Cedar Tree Point in Warwick after an NBC 10 viewer spotted it.
Experts say the species normally spans 10 to 20 feet long & its time onshore remains unclear.
Golf influencer Mike 'Sonny' Kollet rolled a birdie putt on hole No.2 + impressed locals during the first round of qualifying play at Ledgemont Country Club for the Rhode Island State Amateur.
Former Providence player Jaylin Sellers signed a two-way contract with the Bulls on Monday, and Providence hired Christian Pino as an assistant coach from Alabama — URI women added four newcomers for next season while Bryant women confirmed the transfer of two players.
Picante Salsa Bachata Weekender 2026
6 PM - 2 AM — The Event Factory Kitchen & Stage — Ticketed entry — An immersive weekend of rhythm, dance, and community celebration awaits in Warwick, Rhode Island.
Meditative Mandala Painting Workshop
2-5 p.m. — MoonStone Art Studio — Cost TBA — Relax and explore your creativity while painting colorful mandalas with Beth Goulet.
Whimsical Birds Painting Class
2-4 p.m. — MoonStone Art Studio — Cost varies — Explore your creativity with a fun painting class featuring whimsical birds.
Ponaganset High School 20th Reunion
7-11 p.m. — The Event Factory Kitchen & Stage — General Admission — Celebrate two decades of memories with a night of reconnecting, music, and fun.
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