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Father of 2 drowns after being caught in current trying to rescue seagull caught in fishing line
By Maria Gomez
Explosion, fire at illegal North Carolina distillery leads to arrest
Maria Gomez
Maria Gomez
Bureau Chief · Garden City, NY
Maria Gomez has over 15 years of experience in local journalism, having previously served as the editor for the Hempstead Herald and a contributor to Newsday. She graduated from Long Island University with a degree in Journalism and has a passion for engaging with the diverse voices of Garden City. Maria believes that community journalism plays a crucial role in shaping local identity.
More from Maria →Bureau Chief · Thursday, October 29, 2026 at 6:14 PM · 1 min read
A North Carolina man was arrested after an explosion and fire at an illegal liquor distillery in Wilkes County, officials said.
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