Rhode Island Foundation awards $356,000 to fund community-based projects statewide.
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Families in Rhode Island continue to struggle to put food on their tables as the economic fallout of the coronavirus pandemic continues.
Captain Joel Ewing-Chow, who has served as the interim chief since July, was selected from a pool of 15 applicants.
The Hope Valley-Wyoming Fire Department safely rescued the dog, which was off the Narragansett Trail of the Yawgoog Scout Reservation.
Funding comes from the COVID-19 Response Fund at the Rhode Island Foundation.
Officials are investigating the death of a whale that washed up on Scarborough State Beach Sunday.
Up to 20 people can enter the building at a time, and events will be held outside.
After an unidentified fin was seen in whitewater by lifeguards, officials determined two dolphins made their way to the beach Wednesday.
The large mollusk was donated to the University of Rhode Island.
K9 Connor will receive a bullet- and stab-proof vest from Vested Interest in K9s, Inc.
All outdoor water usage is banned until further notice, due to dry weather conditions and high demand.
South Kingstown's Union Fire District encouraged Rhode Islanders to take safety precautions around pools.
The department was able to fund the new K9 program through a $25,000 grant from the Stanton Foundation's First Dog Program.
Residents are still urged to practice social distancing and must wear a fabric face covering at all times.
Photos show peaceful protesters lining Ocean Road in Narragansett, holding signs calling for racial justice.
Groups serving South County receive grants from the COVID-19 Response Fund at the Rhode Island Foundation and United Way of Rhode Island.
Rhode Island residents are encouraged to reduce food sources for bears in their backyards.
The dog park at Broad Rock Play Fields, the skate park at Old Mountain Field and select tennis courts will be open for singles play only​.
Narragansett and South Kingstown residents can make appointments to drop off bulk waste and bulky yard waste.
With students away from campus for the rest of the semester, Dining Services had an excess of food supplies.
Narragansett police said they cannot participate in or condone "birthday parades," saying they violate the governor's stay-at-home order.
Programming at libraries, the rec center, neighborhood guild and senior center has largely been suspended, canceled or postponed.
The event will be held at Narragansett Town Beach from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. on March 7.
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The plot thickens: dumping has been banned in South Kingstown's infamous "couch corner."
South Kingstown town officials have opened warming centers for residents still without power after Friday's intense winds.
Dale Holberton is the third-longest-serving town clerk in the town's history.
Anyone who believes the ring to be theirs is asked to reach out to the Narragansett Police Department.
The show will now be held over Father's Day weekend on June 20 and 21.
The club will meet twice in February. New members are always welcome and copies of the book are available at the library.
The Community Service Officer internship runs from June 5 through Labor Day.
The trees will be used to stabilize the banks of Rhode Island's rivers during the summer months.
The Rhode Island summer tradition was canceled in 2019 due to a higher number of anticipated deployments.
Children's story inspires Jan. 25th food drive to help others
The "5k Foot Pursuit" will be held at Narragansett Town Beach on April 26.
Looking to freshen up your selection of books, puzzles and games? Now's your chance!
From the end of the line for a summer standby to balloons on beaches, here's a look at 2019's top stories from South County.
The toys and other items will be distributed to families in need just in time for the holidays.