Marcus Williams

Journalist at Prism News

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Investigative political correspondent with deep expertise in government accountability, policy analysis, and democratic institutions.

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Education

ThunderRidge beats Overland 81-71, advances in CHSAA 6A playoffs

ThunderRidge High School (Highlands Ranch) defeated Overland High School (Aurora) 81-71 in the 2nd round of the 2026 CHSAA Class 6A state playoffs, advancing to the next round.

Mar 2, 2026·2 min read

Government

Xpress Primary Voter Guide Arrives Aggregating Buncombe County Candidate Responses

Mountain Xpress published its 2026 Primary Voter Guide in two issues, highlighting 20 Asheville City Council candidates and listing early voting that ran Feb. 12-28 ahead of the March 3 primary.

Mar 2, 2026·2 min read

Government

City Approves Three-Story Mixed-Use Building at 208 South Lamar

The long-vacant lot at 208 South Lamar Boulevard next to Square Books will become a three-story mixed-use building after city and planning officials approved plans on Feb. 26, 2026.

Mar 2, 2026·2 min read

Government

Lafayette Supervisors Reject MDOT Request to Clear State Road Debris

State highway users could wait longer for storm debris removal after Lafayette supervisors voted Feb. 24–25 not to sign an MDOT MOU that would have let the county contract for state-road cleanup.

Mar 2, 2026·2 min read

Education

Goochland Elementary Launches March Madness Tournament of Books Family Night

Goochland Elementary will host a March Madness–style family reading night from 6-7 p.m., with brackets, three raffle baskets and a $4-per-ticket school donation — but school notices list two different dates.

Mar 2, 2026·3 min read

Government

Summit County Council Reports Progress on Snyderville Basin Cemetery Plans

Summit County trustees and staff told the council in late February that progress continues on the long-running Snyderville Basin cemetery effort organized under the Snyderville Basin Cemetery District.

Mar 2, 2026·3 min read

Government

Prince George’s County Relaunches SYEP to Place 1,000+ Youth; Apply March 1-31

Prince George’s County will relaunch Youth@Work SYEP to place more than 1,000 youth in paid summer positions; applications open March 1–31 and the program runs July 6–August 14, 2026.

Mar 1, 2026·2 min read

Government

Filing Period Closes, All-Democratic Primary Set for Prince George's County Executive

Candidate filing windows closed in late February 2026, leaving an all-Democratic primary for Prince George’s County executive with incumbent Aisha Braveboy and nonprofit executive Charnell Ferguson.

Mar 1, 2026·2 min read

Government

Bloomdale Road-Spur 195 Realignment 30% Complete Ahead of Roundabout, SH 5 Connector

City of McKinney reported design work on the Bloomdale Road-Spur 195 realignment is roughly 30% complete; planning data lists ST4375 at $6,036,523 with progress 0.3348624.

Mar 1, 2026·3 min read

Community

Jeffrey Crum to Face August Trial in 1993 Murder of Jennifer Odom

A Hernando County judge confirmed Jeffrey Crum will stand trial in August 2026 for the 1993 abduction and killing of 12-year-old Jennifer Odom; her body was found in a Hernando County orange grove.

Mar 1, 2026·2 min read

Government

Where to Find Alamance County Public Records, Court Dockets, Jail Bookings

Find Alamance court dockets, property deeds, jail bookings and vital records through specific county and state offices — here’s exactly which office or portal to use and what each provides.

Mar 1, 2026·6 min read

Government

Burlington commission backs rezoning adding five lots to World of Pentecost campus

Burlington planning and zoning commissioners voted 6-0 to recommend folding five adjoining residential lots on Hanford Road into the World of Pentecost’s 12‑acre campus.

Mar 1, 2026·2 min read

Government

NCDOT Plans Overnight Beam Setting, Lane Closures at Exit 152 for Buc-ee's

NCDOT will close lanes at Exit 152 in Mebane overnight March 2–6 for beam setting and overpass widening; all lanes may be closed at midnight with detours, reopening by 6:00 a.m.

Mar 1, 2026·2 min read

U.S.

Belgium detains tanker Ethera as EU, France aid probe into false flag

Belgian special forces, backed by French assets and EU partners, seized the product tanker Ethera off the North Sea over suspected false documents and sanctions evasion.

Mar 1, 2026·3 min read

Government

Del Rio posts Feb. 19 Planning and Zoning video to Internet Archive

Del Rio uploaded a roughly 27-minute recording of its Feb. 19, 2026 Planning and Zoning Commission meeting to the Internet Archive, with the archive entry added Feb. 25, 2026.

Mar 1, 2026·3 min read

Education

Central Alabama Electric Cooperative Awards $30,000 Bright Ideas Grants to Autauga Teachers

Central Alabama Electric Cooperative announced 2026 Bright Ideas grant recipients, with a CAEC social post saying $30,000 will fund hands-on projects for the 2025/26 school year benefiting Autauga County students.

Mar 1, 2026·2 min read

Community

Explore 106-Mile Elkhorn Scenic Byway Loop from Baker City

Start and finish in Baker City on a 106‑mile loop that takes 5–7 hours, climbs to Elkhorn Summit at 7,392 ft., and visits Granite, Anthony Lakes and Sumpter — gas and winter access are limited.

Mar 1, 2026·7 min read

Government

How La Paz County tax-lien and tax-deed sales work for owners, investors

La Paz County accepts offers on tax‑deeded parcels after a bid sale; offers require a Parcel Offer Form, are reviewed by the Board of Supervisors, and — if approved — conveyed by quit claim deed.

Mar 1, 2026·7 min read

Government

Quartzsite Opens Nomination Filing for Feb. 23, 2026 Primary After HB2022

Quartzsite posted its election calendar and opened nomination petition filing on Feb. 23, 2026, even as HB2022 moved Arizona’s primary and left differing filing deadlines across jurisdictions.

Mar 1, 2026·2 min read

Government

Republic Services Briefs Supervisors on 2024 Tonnage, Monitoring, Prompting Board Response

Republic Services briefed the La Paz County Board of Supervisors on Feb. 25, 2026 about 2024 tonnage trends and environmental monitoring at the county landfill, prompting a board response.

Mar 1, 2026·2 min read

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