Catholic Charities extends Uvalde a helping hand

ORLANDO | On May 24, 2022, 19 students and two teachers lost their lives at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas. ORLANDO  |  On May 24, 2022, 19 students and two teachers lost their lives at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas. For Catherine Galda, it instantly brought her back to 2012 and the memories…

South Buffalo donation drive helps those impacted by Tops mass shooting

The goal was to collect donations of food, cleaning supplies, diapers and more for those impacted by the Tops Market mass shooting on May 14. BUFFALO, N.Y. — Buffalo Common Council member Chris Scanlon on Sunday held an event with South Buffalo Roots to “Fill the Trailer.” The goal was to collect donations of food, cleaning supplies,…

A True Hero: Student killed in UNCC shooting praised for fighting gunman

Howell was from Waynesville, North Carolina, a city in the western part of the state near the junction where the Blue Ridge and Great Smoky mountains meet. A student athlete who ran cross-country and played soccer in high school, Howell also participated in Evironthons — events designed to raise awareness about climate issues. A close…