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South Africa Clears 13,000 Acres of Invasive Species

South Africa Clears 13,000 Acres of Invasive Species

Conservation teams working under the International Union for the Conservation of Nature have successfully removed dangerous invasive species from vital native habitats across South Africa. The multi-year effort targeted both invasive trees and fish threatening indigenous ecosystems.

5/12/2026
South Jersey Beat
UConn and South Carolina Schedule November Showdown

UConn and South Carolina Schedule November Showdown

The University of Connecticut and the University of South Carolina will meet on the basketball court November 24 in their first matchup since the highly publicized sideline confrontation between head coaches Geno Auriemma and Dawn Staley during last month's Final Four tournament.

5/12/2026
South Jersey Beat
Coast Guard Awards $612M for East Coast Base Upgrades

Coast Guard Awards $612M for East Coast Base Upgrades

The U.S. Coast Guard has awarded major construction contracts to upgrade facilities at Training Center Cape May in New Jersey and Base Charleston in South Carolina, including projects that will expand recruit training capacity and modernize critical infrastructure.

5/12/2026
South Jersey Beat
Jamaica Reports 40% Murder Decline Amid Citizen Engagement Surge

Jamaica Reports 40% Murder Decline Amid Citizen Engagement Surge

Jamaica has achieved its lowest annual homicide total since 1993, with murders falling to 673 in 2025 from over 1,100 the previous year. The dramatic improvement coincides with a 94% increase in citizen tips to law enforcement, many submitted without requesting reward money.

5/12/2026
South Jersey Beat
Atlantic City Man Admits to Casino Thefts and Drug Charges

Atlantic City Man Admits to Casino Thefts and Drug Charges

Jack Ruth, also known as Eugene Bolan, faces three years in state prison after pleading guilty to multiple charges including casino vehicle thefts, drug possession, and assault. The 54-year-old admitted to crimes spanning from 2022 through early 2026.

5/12/2026
South Jersey Beat
Cape May Raises Parking Meter Rates for First Time Since 2019

Cape May Raises Parking Meter Rates for First Time Since 2019

After holding rates steady for more than five years, Cape May City Council has voted to increase parking meter prices across town ahead of Memorial Day. Rates near the Washington Street Mall will jump to $3 per hour, while other areas will see smaller increases.

5/12/2026
South Jersey Beat
Vineland Data Center Sparks Uproar Over Noise and Water Issues

Vineland Data Center Sparks Uproar Over Noise and Water Issues

A massive AI data center in Vineland is drawing fierce criticism from residents who report constant industrial noise, brown tap water ruining laundry, and concerns about strain on the region's drinking water supply. The 2.6 million-square-foot facility has become a flashpoint in debates over who benefits from the AI boom.

5/12/2026
South Jersey Beat
Beyond Test Scores: Why Teacher Presence Matters Most

Beyond Test Scores: Why Teacher Presence Matters Most

Educational systems have long prioritized measurable outcomes like test scores and enrollment figures, but research reveals that a teacher's inner qualities—presence, wisdom, and care—shape students' lives most profoundly. The challenge now is creating conditions that nurture these unmeasurable yet transformative attributes.

5/12/2026
South Jersey Beat
Nonprofit Files Lawsuit Against Trump Reflecting Pool Project

Nonprofit Files Lawsuit Against Trump Reflecting Pool Project

A nonprofit organization has filed a lawsuit seeking to halt the Trump administration's plan to repaint the Reflecting Pool blue, citing procedural violations and significant budget overruns that have raised concerns about the controversial renovation project.

5/12/2026
South Jersey Beat
LeBron James Uncertain About Future After Lakers Playoff Exit

LeBron James Uncertain About Future After Lakers Playoff Exit

Following the Lakers' elimination from the playoffs in a second-round sweep, LeBron James declined to commit to his future with the franchise or the league. The 23rd season of his record-setting career ended with a 115-110 loss to the Thunder in Game 4.

5/12/2026
South Jersey Beat
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