Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 23rd of September.
Good morning, Warwick.
🏘️ Community
Thrive Behavioral Health marked 50 years of service — it has provided mental health and substance use treatment to Kent County and surrounding areas over the past five decades.
🎭 Culture
Rudy Cheeks (76) died on Sept.
22, known for his edgy columns and live shows at local venues, and he left a lasting mark on Rhode Island’s arts scene as a counterculture icon.
🌲 Environment
A nor’easter is expected to hit southern New England later this week with heavy rain, rough seas, strong winds — and coastal erosion risks.
Block Island Ferry cancelled high-speed runs on Tuesday and small craft advisories remain so mariners should prepare for rough sea conditions.
📰 Finance
The Powerball jackpot has grown to $332 million after no ticket won Monday night's drawing, and players have a chance to claim the top prize in today's drawing at 10:59 p.m. Tickets are available online via the Rhode Island Lottery website.
🏥 Health
URI Professor Feng received a $1 million USDA grant to study why shoppers choose dollar stores and if they can buy healthy food; she will lead interviews, focus groups, and data analysis to shape a pilot education program in Minnesota and Louisiana.
🏈 Sports
A video of week 2 high school football highlights is now available for local fans to watch, showcasing key plays from recent games in Rhode Island.
Viewers are invited to decide which play stands out.
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