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Erin, a lifelong resident of South County, has been passionate about writing and photography since her days at North Kingstown High School's studen newspaper, "The Current Wave."

She recently graduated from the University of Rhode Island with bachelor's degrees in both journalism and public relations. She has written and contributed to several local magazines and newspapers including The Jamestown Press, The North East Independent and South County Living Magazine, among others. Over the years her writing has focused on topics ranging from fashion trends to State House politics.

You can contact Erin Tiernan via e-mail at erinvtiernan@gmail.com or by phone at 401-835-4105.

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Wakefield Man Arraigned In Torrey Road Crash

Deal C. Philbrick, 46, of Wakefield, turned himself in to police on Wednesday morning and was arraigned in court later that day.

Wakefield Man Arraigned In Torrey Road Crash
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South Kingstown's Healthy Design

Officials revealed the final phases of South Kingstown's Healthy Places by Design project on Tuesday.

South Kingstown's Healthy Design
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Council Extends Ban on LED Signs

For the sixth time since August 2010 the Town Council extended a ban — this time indefinitely — that prohibits LED signs in the commercial highway district.

Council Extends Ban on LED Signs
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Police Log: Scrap Metal Theft

The following arrest information was supplied by the South Kingstown Police Department and describes their actions from Tuesday, Feb. 21 through Friday, Feb. 24. These reports do not indicate a conviction. Tuesday, Feb. 21

Police Log: Scrap Metal Theft
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Local Rocker Among First Inductees to RI Music Hall Of Fame

After 40 years touring cities nationally, Rhode Island's best-known rock and roll act, John Cafferty and The Beaver Brown Band, will be among the first class of local musicians inducted into the Rhode Island Music Hall of Fame at the Hope Artiste Village

Local Rocker Among First Inductees to RI Music Hall Of Fame
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State Police Raid International Sport

URI put its investigation on hold as state police stepped in to investigate any crimes in the financial mismanagement of International Sport.

State Police Raid International Sport
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Many Residents Against, Businesses For LED Signs

The Town Council will deliberate whether to extend a moratorium on LED signs in town, and a local man started a petition yesterday to protest the town's continued effort to craft an LED sign ordinance.

Many Residents Against, Businesses For LED Signs
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Zoning Board Approves Theater And Rooftop Deck For Main Street

Main Street will be alive with live theater and rooftop open-air dining by summer's start, thanks to a decision by the Zoning Board of Review on Tuesday to grant a 19-space parking variance and liquor service expansion to the owners of Phil's Restauant.

Zoning Board Approves Theater And Rooftop Deck For Main Street
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Driver To Face Charges In Death Of Erica Knowles

A Wakefield man will face drunken-driving charges after the car he was driving on Feb. 15 crashed into a telephone pole on Torrey Road, killing 23-year-old Erica Knowles.

Driver To Face Charges In Death Of Erica Knowles
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Wakefield's Most 'Special' Athlete

Wakefield's own Maggie Sebastian showed Rhode Island what it means to be a Special Olympics athlete when she was inducted into the organization's inaugural Hall of Fame on Feb. 9.

Wakefield's Most 'Special' Athlete
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Pet Of The Week: Sophie

Adoptable pets from the Animal Rescue League of Southern Rhode Island.

Pet Of The Week: Sophie
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SK's Fine Seafood Truck

The Shuckin' Truck combines the shop-local power of a family of fishermen, lobstermen and oyster farmers into a mobile one-stop fresh seafood market and restaurant.

SK's Fine Seafood Truck
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Driver To Face Charges In Death Of Erica Knowles

A Wakefield man will face drunken-driving charges after the car he was driving on Feb. 15 crashed into a telephone pole on Torrey Road, killing 23-year-old Erica Knowles.

Driver To Face Charges In Death Of Erica Knowles
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Police Log: Underage And In Possession

The following reports were provided by the South Kingstown Police Department and describe their actions from Friday, Feb. 17 through the early morning hours of Tuesday, Feb. 21. These reports do not indicate a conviction.

Police Log: Underage And In Possession
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OMG PD: Under Duress

Check out these odd or unusual reports from police officers around the state.

OMG PD: Under Duress
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Police Log: Drunken-Driving Charges

The following reports were provided by the South Kingstown Police Department and describe their actions from Monday, Feb. 13 through the early morning hours of Friday, Feb. 17. These reports do not indicate a conviction.

Police Log: Drunken-Driving Charges
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Pet Of The Week: Sophie

Adoptable pets from the Animal Rescue League of Southern Rhode Island.

Pet Of The Week: Sophie
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URI Club Brings Slopes To Campus

Despite the rain, dozens turned up for last night's rail jam competition at the University of Rhode Island.

URI Club Brings Slopes To Campus