Art exhibit in Chadwick Boseman's hometown honors legacy
A boy stands in front of two paintings of Chadwick Boseman during the opening of an art exhibit honoring the actor in his hometown of Anderson, S.C. on Thursday, Oct. 22, 2020. Nearly 20 local artists took part in the city sponsored project. (Charles McBryde, Via AP)
Art exhibit in Chadwick Boseman's hometown honors legacy
A boy stands in front of two paintings of Chadwick Boseman during the opening of an art exhibit honoring the actor in his hometown of Anderson, S.C. on Thursday, Oct. 22, 2020. Local artist Joey Withinarts started painting his take on Bosemanโs image just hours after the news broke of his passing. The exhibit, which opened to the public Thursday, features nearly twenty local South Carolina artists. Local artist Troleum Dawson, who is a colon cancer survivor himself, says the project has brought the community closer. Exhibit organizer Herman Keith Jr. sees Boseman's life as a message to young kids living in small towns like Anderson and beyond.
NC halts plan to resolve ballot issue with voter affidavits
RALEIGH, N.C. โ Pending a legal review, the North Carolina State Board of Elections is suspending steps to allow voters to correct absentee ballots lacking the required witness signature by signing an affidavit. In a memo sent to county elections officials on Thursday, the state board's executive director, Karen Brinson Bell, ordered them to hit the brakes on the plan. Before the state began encouraging the use of affidavits, local elections officials had to send out an entirely new ballot for voters to complete with all the necessary information. A federal judge on Wednesday expressed concern that last week's memo from the state elections board to issue affidavits instead of a new ballot would essentially upend the witness requirement. Report for America is a nonprofit national service program that places journalists in local newsrooms to report on undercovered issues.
Lynn Haven mayor arrested in Jacksonville on charges stemming from Hurricane Michael cleanup
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. The mayor of Lynn Haven, a city just north of Panama City, was arrested at her residence in Jacksonville on Wednesday morning, according to a news release from the FBI. Margo Anderson, 65, who is the Lynn Haven mayor, and Joseph Adam Albrittion, 33, the Lynn Haven city attorney, have been indicted on conspiring to commit wire fraud and honest services fraud, substantive counts of wire fraud, honest services fraud, and theft concerning federal programs, the FBI said. Anderson is also charged with making false statements to FBI agents. Albritton is charged with submitting a false invoice to an insurance company for hurricane debris removal from his residence. An FBI spokesperson told News4Jax that Anderson made a court appearance Wednesday afternoon and is out on bond.
Portland, other cities rethink school police amid protests
FILE - In this Dec. 9, 2013, file photo, a school resource officer in Anderson, Calif., walks a middle school student back to class. Portland Public Schools, Oregon's largest school district, will discontinue its use of Portland Police Bureau school resource officers. The district of more than 49,000 students joins Minneapolis, which severed ties with its school resource officers on Tuesday. Protesters in Charlottesville, Virginia, have made the end of the school resource officer program in their district one of their demands. There are an estimated 25,000 school resource officers nationwide, said Mo Canady, executive director of the National Association of School Resource Officers, whose association represents about 10,000 dues-paying officers.
Pamela Anderson Responds to Accusations of Racism Over Halloween Costume
Pamela Anderson has responded to being accused of racism after dressing up as a Native American for Halloween. While many users praised her appearance, the tweet also caused outcry, with some responding by accusing Anderson, 52, of racism and cultural appropriation. Another user wrote, AND shes against the seal hunt #racism.On Monday, Anderson responded, writing, I am against the seal hunt. The cultural appropriation is irrelevant.Anderson isnt the first celebrity to be accused of cultural appropriation. RELATED CONTENT:Kim Kardashian Defends Trademarking 'Kimono' After Being Accused of Cultural AppropriationVanessa Hudgens Accused of Cultural Appropriation After Sharing Dreamcatcher Pic
Meghan McCain Explains Walking Off The View Set, Says Pamela Anderson Used Her for Fame
On Tuesdays Watch What Happens Live With Andy Cohen, McCain opened up about two recent sparing matches with guests Ana Navarro and Pamela Anderson. The booing and the heckling is a lot every day, and Im paid at The View, Im paid to give a different view. I think thats why people like the show. I always say were like the only show that [talks] about J.Lo and A-Rod and North Korea in the same show, and I think thats important." RELATED CONTENT:Meghan McCain Walks off 'The View' Set After Tense Ana Navarro ArgumentMeghan McCain Says Felicity Huffman 'Deserves to Go to Jail' Over College Admissions ScandalMeghan McCain and Pamela Anderson Feud Over Politics on 'The View'
How This Rat Was Trained to Paint Watercolor Masterpieces With His Tiny Paws
One tiny step for a rat, one giant reaction from internet fans. Darius, a late pet rat from Norway, recently gained viral fame for watercolor paintings he made with his paws. Just like a childs painting, you dont really know what youre going to get, which is why its extra special, his owner Amalie Markota Andersen told InsideEdition.com. Darius works on one of his watercolor paintings. (Amalie Markota Anderson)I didnt really teach him as much as I put him down on paper and let him walk on it on his own, she said.
'The Crown' Has Found Its Margaret Thatcher
The Crownhas found its young Margaret Thatcher! Gillian Anderson will play Margaret Thatcher in The Crown Season Four, now in production. Meanwhile, The Crown season three will span the next decade of the monarchy following the series' season two ending in 1964. Actor Tobias Menzies takes over as Prince Phillip and Emerald Fennell is Camilla Shand, who would eventually become Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall. RELATED CONTENT:'The Crown' Announces Return for Season 3 With a Video Teasing Olivia Colman's Steely Queen'The Crown' Finally Casts Its Princess Diana'The Crown' Casts Its Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall for Season 3
Gillian Anderson will play Margaret Thatcher in 'The Crown' Season 4
Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images(CNN) - Gillian Anderson will play former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher in season four of "The Crown," Netflix confirmed Saturday. "I am so excited to be joining the cast and crew of 'The Crown' and to have the opportunity to portray such a complicated and controversial woman," Anderson said in a tweet. Thatcher, who died in 2013, was Great Britain's first female prime minister and served from from 1979 to 1990. Netflix announced in April Emma Corrin also will join the Season 4 cast as Lady Diana Spencer, the eventual first wife of Prince Charles. The fourth season of "The Crown" is in production.
Meghan McCain and Pamela Anderson Have Blowout Fight on 'The View'
Meghan McCain sparred with Pamela Anderson on Friday's episode of The View. The military has put many innocent lives at risk," Anderson said. "There's nothing proven that he actually put anybody at risk," Anderson replied. "I always say we're like the only show that [talks] about J.Lo and A-Rod and North Korea in the same show, and I think that's important." RELATED CONTENT:Meghan McCain Talks Representing Conservatives on 'The View,' Calls Elisabeth Hasselbeck an 'Icon' (Exclusive)Meghan McCain and Joy Behar Address 'View' Feud RumorsMeghan McCain Reveals the One Regret She Has From Her Time on 'The View'
St. Johns County declares local state of emergency in preparation for Dorian
ST. JOHNS COUNTY, Fla. - St. Johns County Emergency Management, along with the National Weather Service and the National Hurricane Center, continues to monitor the Hurricane Dorian's path. St. Johns County declares local state of emergencyIn preparation for Hurricane Dorian, the St. Johns County Board of County Commissioners on Thursday afternoon declared a local state of emergency. WATCH: St. Johns County declares local state of emergency in preparation for Dorian |IMAGES: St. Johns County prepares for DorianSchool district monitoring DorianThe St. Johns County School District is continuing to work with the county Emergency Operations Center to monitor the path of Hurricane Dorian. County providing free sandbags to residentsSt. Johns County is providing free sandbags at six locations throughout the county in preparation for Hurricane Dorian. St. Augustine Beach preparingThe city of St. Augustine Beach is preparing for Hurricane Dorian.
Woman Suspected in Daughter's Murder Had Previously Tried to Give Children Away: Police
Louisiana authorities are taking a closer look at the deaths of a father and his son after the boy's mother was charged with murder in her daughter's death. Christopher Jr. died in April after Anderson said he choked on a bottle cap, while Chelette died in 2016 after he allegedly hanged himself. Audrey's grandmother, Kendra Foster, told NBC News that Audrey's neck had a 4-inch slit on it, but her body showed no other signs of trauma. Foster added that she believed Anderson had long seemed unstable and incapable of taking care of the children. According to a 2017 police report obtained by NBC News, Anderson had previously tried to give her children away on the side of the road.
Some residents of flood-prone Davis Shores raising homes off the ground
ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. - Flooding is all too common for people who live in St. Augustines Davis Shores neighborhood, where residents say parts of the streets disappear under water whenever theres a full moon or a bad rainstorm. Countless homeowners suffered serious flood damage after hurricanes Matthew and Irma, forcing them to either demolish and rebuild or restore their homes. Anderson said raising the house was the most economical choice for him and his family. The house now stands about 6 feet from the ground, putting it right around 12 feet above sea level. Other neighbors in Davis Shores have taken a similar route, also raising their homes.
Pamela Anderson Says Ex-Boyfriend 'Crushed' Her Hands
Pamela Anderson has released a video she says is evidence that her ex-boyfriend physically abused her. The video shows Anderson getting her right hand carefully bandaged. Anderson said she initially hid the injury, telling her doctor it was arthritis to avoid revealing what really happened. "He threatened to break my legs last week," Anderson wrote in the post, adding that he said he ultimately didn't because "'I don't hit women. RELATED STORIESPamela Anderson, 49, Sizzles in New Lingerie CampaignPamela Anderson Strips For Playboy's Last Ever Nude IssueIs Pamela Anderson's 'Countess' Title a Fake?
Pamela Anderson Claims Boyfriend Adil Rami Cheated on Her, Calls Him a Lying 'Monster'
Pamela Anderson is calling out French soccer star Adil Rami, whom she's been dating since 2017, in a very public way. On Tuesday, the 51-year-old actress shared a happy black-and-white photo of the two on Instagram, but the message was anything but. Anderson accused 33-year-old Rami of cheating on her and lying about it. A source told ET a the time that Anderson and Rami were "headed in the direction" of an engagement. ET spoke to Anderson last June, when she gushed about her life in France with Rami.
Scores audition for 'Oh Say Can You Sing'
Alani Davis, 12, was among the youngest to audition for Channel 4's "Oh Say Can You Sing" competition. Kevin Swenszkowski tried out last year, but didn't make it to the final round. Even if she doesn't make it to the final round, she said she left her audition Tuesday feeling like a stronger woman. I'm excited about getting to do some of the things I never had time to do while I was working." The audience favorite will sing the The Star-Spangled Banner just before the fireworks light up downtown Jacksonville..