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CBS News
05-08-2025
- Climate
- CBS News
Hill Country flood relief volunteer's trailer destroyed by lightning, but spirit of giving continues
Hill Country flood victims are still recovering from a violent act of nature. Now, an act of nature of another kind has destroyed what was a kind gesture from a group of people in Parker County. A 20-foot enclosed trailer was the perfect vehicle to haul necessities for volunteers, first responders and families still needing help in the disaster zone after deadly flooding in the Hill Country one month ago. "A friend of mine had approached me and said, 'Hey, we're looking for an enclosed trailer, we got some supplies we want to take out to Kerrville, so does anybody have anything?'" said David Hart, a Parker County resident. "And my response was, 'Hey, come get my trailer. I'll be glad to help.'" Hart, who owns a Weatherford HVAC business, started working with donors to do even more and began collecting huge amounts of bottled water for repeat trips to Kerr County. "There's about 54 agencies that had requested water, so the thought was to load them up in some box trucks, my trailer and try to disperse them the best we can," said Hart. But early Monday morning, a lightning strike from storms in Parker County caused the trailer and the vehicle next to it to go up in flames. "I got up at 6:30 this morning, received a text message with my trailer on fire," Hart said. Everything inside is now reduced to ashes. "The trailer was completely full," said Hart. Hart and donors are currently looking for another large truck or trailer to deliver 3,500 bottles of water and keep the relief mission going. The business owner refuses to let the setback slow him down. "I believe the devil tries to get you down when you're at your prime, and it just pushes me that much harder to find a way," Hart said. "I've always been a fighter and I'll always continue to be a fighter." Hart said he will take some of his company's repair trucks out of service and drive bottled water and other supplies himself until he can get the trailer replaced.
Business Wire
01-08-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
The Cannabist Company Celebrates Launch of Adult-Use Cannabis Sales in Delaware
CHELMSFORD, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Cannabist Company Holdings Inc. (Cboe CA: CBST) (OTCQB: CBSTF) ('The Cannabist Company' or the 'Company'), one of the most experienced cultivators, manufacturers and retailers of cannabis products in the U.S., today announced the commencement of adult-use cannabis sales in Delaware. Delaware consumers aged 21 and older can now purchase cannabis products at The Cannabist Company's three established Columbia Care dispensary locations throughout Delaware. 'We're excited to bring adult-use cannabis to Delaware and welcome new customers to our Delaware locations," said David Hart, CEO, The Cannabist Company. "Our teams have been preparing extensively for this launch. Whether you're an existing medical patient or new to cannabis, our focus remains on providing quality products and helpful guidance in a welcoming environment. We appreciate the support from Delaware communities as we take this next step together." All locations will now operate extended hours from 9am-9pm daily to serve adult-use and medical customers. The Company will host a celebratory ribbon-cutting ceremony at the Columbia Care Rehoboth Beach location for the official launch, and each location will have special events and promotions for day one of adult-use sales. The Cannabist Company operates three Columbia Care dispensaries strategically located across Delaware. Columbia Care Rehoboth Beach serves Delaware's popular coastal region, while Columbia Care Wilmington is located in the state's largest city. Columbia Care Smyrna was recently expanded to handle increased customer demand from adult-use sales. Each location features dedicated point-of-sale stations for adult-use customers while continuing to prioritize medical patients. The Company's cultivation and production facility in Milford measures approximately 20,000 square feet. Delaware consumers can now access The Cannabist Company's full portfolio of premium cannabis products, including house brands Amber, Classix, Hedy, Seed & Strain, and Triple Seven. The Company also offers brand partner Ric Flair Drip across its Delaware locations. For more information on Columbia Care locations, hours, and menu availability in Delaware, visit For more information on The Cannabist Company, visit About The Cannabist Company (f/k/a Columbia Care) The Cannabist Company, formerly known as Columbia Care, is one of the most experienced cultivators, manufacturers and providers of cannabis products and related services, with licenses in 12 U.S. jurisdictions. The Company operates 81 facilities including 64 dispensaries and 17 cultivation and manufacturing facilities, including those under development. Columbia Care, now The Cannabist Company, is one of the original multi-state providers of cannabis in the U.S. and now delivers industry-leading products and services to both the medical and adult-use markets. In 2021, the Company launched Cannabist, its retail brand, creating a national dispensary network that leverages proprietary technology platforms. The company offers products spanning flower, edibles, oils and tablets, and manufactures popular brands including dreamt, Seed & Strain, Triple Seven, Hedy, gLeaf, Classix, Press, and Amber. For more information, please visit Caution Concerning Forward-Looking Statements This press release contains certain statements that constitute "forward-looking information" or "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of applicable securities laws and reflect the Company's current expectations regarding future events. Forward-looking statements or information contained in this release include, but are not limited to, statements or information with respect to the Company's ability to execute on retail, wholesale, brand and product initiatives in Delaware. These forward-looking statements or information, which although considered reasonable by the Company, may prove to be incorrect and are subject to known and unknown risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results, performance or achievements of the Company to be materially different from those expressed or implied by any forward-looking information. In addition, security holders should review the risk factors discussed under "Risk Factors" in The Cannabist Company's Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024, as filed with Canadian and U.S. securities regulatory authorities and described from time to time in subsequent documents filed with applicable securities regulatory authorities.
National Post
01-08-2025
- Business
- National Post
The Cannabist Company Celebrates Launch of Adult-Use Cannabis Sales in Delaware
Article content Company's Three Retail Locations and Cultivation Facility Ready to Serve Delaware's Adult-Use Market Article content CHELMSFORD, Mass. — The Cannabist Company Holdings Inc. (Cboe CA: CBST) (OTCQB: CBSTF) ('The Cannabist Company' or the 'Company'), one of the most experienced cultivators, manufacturers and retailers of cannabis products in the U.S., today announced the commencement of adult-use cannabis sales in Delaware. Delaware consumers aged 21 and older can now purchase cannabis products at The Cannabist Company's three established Columbia Care dispensary locations throughout Delaware. Article content Article content 'We're excited to bring adult-use cannabis to Delaware and welcome new customers to our Delaware locations,' said David Hart, CEO, The Cannabist Company. 'Our teams have been preparing extensively for this launch. Whether you're an existing medical patient or new to cannabis, our focus remains on providing quality products and helpful guidance in a welcoming environment. We appreciate the support from Delaware communities as we take this next step together.' Article content All locations will now operate extended hours from 9am-9pm daily to serve adult-use and medical customers. The Company will host a celebratory ribbon-cutting ceremony at the Columbia Care Rehoboth Beach location for the official launch, and each location will have special events and promotions for day one of adult-use sales. Article content The Cannabist Company operates three Columbia Care dispensaries strategically located across Delaware. Columbia Care Rehoboth Beach serves Delaware's popular coastal region, while Columbia Care Wilmington is located in the state's largest city. Columbia Care Smyrna was recently expanded to handle increased customer demand from adult-use sales. Each location features dedicated point-of-sale stations for adult-use customers while continuing to prioritize medical patients. Article content The Company's cultivation and production facility in Milford measures approximately 20,000 square feet. Delaware consumers can now access The Cannabist Company's full portfolio of premium cannabis products, including house brands Amber, Classix, Hedy, Seed & Strain, and Triple Seven. The Company also offers brand partner Ric Flair Drip across its Delaware locations. Article content The Cannabist Company, formerly known as Columbia Care, is one of the most experienced cultivators, manufacturers and providers of cannabis products and related services, with licenses in 12 U.S. jurisdictions. The Company operates 81 facilities including 64 dispensaries and 17 cultivation and manufacturing facilities, including those under development. Columbia Care, now The Cannabist Company, is one of the original multi-state providers of cannabis in the U.S. and now delivers industry-leading products and services to both the medical and adult-use markets. In 2021, the Company launched Cannabist, its retail brand, creating a national dispensary network that leverages proprietary technology platforms. The company offers products spanning flower, edibles, oils and tablets, and manufactures popular brands including dreamt, Seed & Strain, Triple Seven, Hedy, gLeaf, Classix, Press, and Amber. For more information, please visit Article content Article content This press release contains certain statements that constitute 'forward-looking information' or 'forward-looking statements' within the meaning of applicable securities laws and reflect the Company's current expectations regarding future events. Forward-looking statements or information contained in this release include, but are not limited to, statements or information with respect to the Company's ability to execute on retail, wholesale, brand and product initiatives in Delaware. These forward-looking statements or information, which although considered reasonable by the Company, may prove to be incorrect and are subject to known and unknown risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results, performance or achievements of the Company to be materially different from those expressed or implied by any forward-looking information. In addition, security holders should review the risk factors discussed under 'Risk Factors' in The Cannabist Company's Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024, as filed with Canadian and U.S. securities regulatory authorities and described from time to time in subsequent documents filed with applicable securities regulatory authorities. Article content Article content Article content Article content Article content Contacts Article content
News.com.au
14-07-2025
- Business
- News.com.au
Saving an iconic Toorak home designed by Arts Centre architect
When couple David Hart and Jessica Soleimani embarked on a journey to restore their Toorak house, they also rescued a piece of Melbourne's architectural history. Aside from returning the mid-century modern home to its former glory, they preserved an early work by one of Australia's most influential architects for future generations. The completed project even added more than $1m in estimated value to their abode, that's known as Shere. As founder and director of Victorian-based commercial and residential builder, DG Build, Mr Hart and Ms Soleimani – who works in the business too – launched their first project together following their 2018 honeymoon. The couple knocked down an older house in Melbourne's northwest before subdividing and building two double-storey units. Next up, they renovated and sold a fire-damaged property in the same suburb. 'After these, it just became a thing that we did,' Mr Hart said. 'We moved onto a three townhouse site, a medical centre, and now we are commencing the design on a 35-apartment site in Ringwood.' It was 2023 when they first inspected Shere and 'immediately recognised the potential beneath its weathered surface', Mr Hart said. The house was originally designed and built by architect Sir Roy Grounds, one of Australia's leading architects of the modern movement, in 1958. It was a precursor to Sir Grounds' other, more well-known works including Melbourne's National Gallery of Victoria and the Victorian Arts Centre, now known as the Arts Centre Melbourne, plus the Wrest Point Hotel Casino in Hobart. Sir Grounds was knighted for his significant contributions to Australian architecture in 1969. It was the architect's accountant, Mr. M. Smith and his wife, who commissioned Shere. Mr Hart said that when he and Ms Soleimani first saw the house, they noticed alterations that had been made over time that were not in keeping with its mid-century character. 'There were also visible signs of neglect to many of the original features,' he added. 'The timber eaves were worn and painted over, the aluminium roof was leaking, the copper gutters weren't maintained and the internal timber wall linings were in poor condition.' In addition, stormwater and sewers blocked and retaining walls on the brink of collapse. 'The to-do list was long, but we saw this project as an opportunity to restore and preserve a piece of Melbourne's rich history of mid-century design,' Mr Hart said. After purchasing Shere, the couple embarked on a deep dive into its history. They were delighted to find Sir Roy Grounds' original plans through RMIT University's Design Archives, a resource of more than 350,000 objects related to Victorian design from the 1940s onwards. As fans of mid-century architecture, they put plenty of thought into each decision they made on the house's months-long restoration effort. Natural light was among the guiding principles of the project. 'Shere was always designed with the sun in mind, its peak aligned to true north,' Mr Hart said. 'We introduced Velux skylights to brighten the only dull areas, then layered in obscured glass bricks sculpting light and shadow while nodding to iconic modernist form.' And in the bathroom, 'reflections dance from a red transparent resin bath, injecting a quiet playfulness and a surprising sense of space into an otherwise modest layout'. Ms Soleimani said that her favourite feature of the completed project was the new entry staircase that leads up onto the terrace and front door under a timber eave. 'Incredibly, the redesign resulted in the addition of a master bedroom, ensuite, and separate laundry, all achieved without altering the existing roof line,' Mr Hart added. The couple said they had no intentions of selling Shere just yet – especially after all the hard work they put into its restoration – but might consider doing so if they find another gem to restore. In total, including the initial $2.94m they paid for the property, they spent $3.654m on Shere and its restoration. A post-renovation valuation put Shere's value at $4.8m, an equity gain of $1.146m. However, Mr Hart and Ms Soleimani said that financial reward had not served as their motivation for giving the house a new lease on life. 'Restoring Shere felt less like renovating a home and more like working with a piece of art or sculpture,' Mr Hart said. 'Homes like this are incredibly rare — there's a real feel to them, which is from a special cleverness to their design. 'We saw ourselves as caretakers of something special, something that deserved to be protected, celebrated, lived in, and loved – we hope to inspire others to renovate rather than to just simply knock down and rebuild.'
Yahoo
05-06-2025
- Yahoo
24 arrested in major Central Jersey drug bust, prosecutor announces
A long-term, multi-agency investigation concluded with a coordinated narcotics enforcement operation on May 29 that led to the arrest of 24 individuals and the seizure of a substantial quantity of illegal drugs, firearms and cash, Union County Prosecutor William A. Daniel announced. On May 29 members of the Union County Prosecutor's Office Intelligence and Narcotics Division, along with officers from more than 20 police departments including Linden, Roselle, Rahway, Elizabeth, Union County, Union County Sheriff's Office, Cranford, Summit, Kean University, Berkeley Heights, Springfield, Scotch Plains, Union and Woodbridge as well as the Essex County Prosecutor's Office, Middlesex County Prosecutor's Office, Middlesex, Essex and Union counties and Newark SWAT, executed 14 search warrants across multiple locations. These locations included Linden, the Avenel section of Woodbridge, Plainfield, Rahway, Roselle, Elizabeth, East Orange and Newark, officials said. The expansive operation was the result of a comprehensive investigation by the Intelligence and Narcotics Division and the Linden Police Department Narcotics Bureau targeting a drug distribution network operating mainly in Linden and Roselle. "Illegal drug sales and the violent crimes associated with it are some of the most destructive forces in our community today," stated Linden Police Chief David Hart. "This investigation has dismantled a complex criminal network, disrupted the flow of illegal drugs into our cities, and saved countless families from further violence and suffering. We are incredibly proud of the work done here, and grateful to the Union County Prosecutor's Office and all of our law enforcement partners for their incredible cooperation and support throughout the course of this investigation." The execution of the search warrants yielded substantial seizures, including: $81,559 in U.S. currency 6 handguns 431 grams of suspected powder cocaine 73 grams of suspected crack/cocaine 2,149 prescription pills 500 prescription Xanax pills 32 fluid ounces of Promethazine 19 pounds of suspected marijuana 22 grams of suspected heroin 16 folds of suspected heroin 127 grams of suspected methamphetamine 112 grams of cutting agents used to process controlled dangerous substances (CDS) Drug paraphernalia used for packaging CDS Drug paraphernalia used to operate a drug mill "This network, which was operated by people ranging in age from their 20s to their 70s, conspired with the united purpose to distribute illicit drugs in the Union County area," Daniel stated. "The success of this investigation is a testament to the unwavering dedication and exceptional collaboration among all participating law enforcement agencies. We are committed to dismantling drug distribution networks that fuel crime and endanger our communities." The individuals facing the most serous charges include: Hamid Holloway, 44, of East Orange: Charged with of first-degree possession of a controlled dangerous substance with the intent to distribute, second-degree certain persons not to have weapons, second-degree possession of a controlled dangerous substance with the intent to distribute, two counts of second-degree possession of a firearm while committing a controlled dangerous substances crime, three counts of third-degree possessing a controlled dangerous substance, third-degree conspiracy to distribute controlled dangerous substances and fourth-degree possession of a large capacity ammunition magazine. Steve Dale, 42, of Elizabeth: Charged with first-degree possession of a controlled dangerous substance with intent to distribute, second-degree certain persons not to possess weapons, three counts of second-degree possession of firearm while committing controlled dangerous substances offense, third-degree conspiracy to distribute controlled dangerous substances, third-degree possession of controlled dangerous substances, third-degree possession of firearm without a serial number, third-degree possession of a controlled dangerous substance with intent to distribute within 1000 feet of school property and two counts of fourth-degree possession of a large capacity magazine, Khylah Brown, 28, of Elizabeth: Charged with first-degree possession of a controlled dangerous substance with intent to distribute, three counts of second-degree possession of firearm while committing controlled dangerous substances offense, third-degree possession of controlled dangerous substances, third-degree possession with intent to distribute controlled dangerous substances within 1000 feet of school property, third-degree possession of firearm without a serial number and two counts of fourth-degree possession of a large capacity magazine. Brian Perez, 34, of Elizabeth: Charged with first-degree maintaining/operating a narcotics production facility, second-degree possession of a controlled dangerous substance with intent todistribute, two counts of second-degree possession with intent to distribute controlled dangerous substances within 500 feet of public property, third-degree conspiracy to distribute controlled dangerous substances, third-degree possession of controlled dangerous substances and fourth-degree possession of a large capacity magazine. Diane Oreilly, 64, of Roselle: Charged with first-degree maintaining/operating a narcotics production facility and third-degree conspiracy to distribute controlled dangerous substances CDS. Joel Coupaud, 70, of Roselle: Charged with first-degree maintaining/operating a narcotics production facility and third-degree conspiracy to distribute. Michael Giles, 44, of Roselle: Charged with first-degree maintaining/operating a narcotics production facility and disorderly persons use or possession with intent to use drug paraphernalia. Ildefonso Colon, 28, of Roselle: Charged with two counts of second-degree possession of a controlled dangerous substance with intent to distribute, third-degree possession of a controlled dangerous substance with intent to distribute within 1,000 feet of school property, third-degree conspiracy to distribute a controlled dangerous substance, two counts of third-degree possession of a controlled dangerous substance, third-degree possession of a controlled dangerous substance with intent to distribute and three counts of fourth-degree possession of a controlled dangerous substance. Sean Kelly, 32, of Elizabeth: Charged with second-degree possession of a controlled dangerous substance with the intent to distribute, three counts of third-degree possession of a controlled dangerous substance, two counts of third-degree possession of a controlled dangerous substance with intent to distribute and third-degree conspiracy to distribute a controlled dangerous substance. Edward Fish Jr., 46, of Plainfield: Charged with second-degree possession of a controlled dangerous substance with intent to distribute, second-degree possession of a controlled dangerous substance with intent to distribute within 500 feet of public property, third-degree possession of controlled dangerous substances and third-degree conspiracy to distribute controlled dangerous substances. Jessica Montes-Bustillo, 25, of Elizabeth: Charged with second-degree possession of a firearm while committing a controlled dangerous substances offense, second-degree possession of a controlled dangerous substance with intent to distribute within 500 feet of public property, second-degree certain persons not to possess weapons, third-degree possession of a controlled dangerous substance with intent to distribute and fourth-degree possession of controlled dangerous substances. Anthony Brown, 31, of Elizabeth: Charged with second-degree possession of a firearm while committing a controlled dangerous substances offense, second-degree possession of a controlled dangerous substance with intent to distribute within 500 feet of public property, third-degree possession of a controlled dangerous substance with intent to distribute and fourth-degree possession of controlled dangerous substances, 2C:35-10A(3) Eugene Doss, 44, of the Avenel section of Woodbridge: Charged with second-degree possession of a prescription legend drug with intent to distribute, third-degree conspiracy to distribute controlled dangerous substances, fourth-degree possession of a prescription legend drug, fourth-degree possession of a controlled dangerous substance and fourth-degree possession of a controlled dangerous substance with intent to distribute. Jevaughn Brown, 30, of Rahway: Charged with second-degree possession of a controlled dangerous substance with intent to distribute, second-degree possession of a controlled dangerous substance with intent to distribute within 500 feet of public property, third-degree possession of a controlled dangerous substance with intent to distribute and third-degree possession of controlled dangerous substances. Naim Holloway, 44, of East Orange: Charged with second-degree possession of controlled dangerous substances with intent to distribute and third-degree possession of controlled dangerous substances. Anyone with additional information is asked to contact Union County Prosecutor's Office NarcoticsTask Force Detective Dylan Cosgrove at 908-341-3088 or Linden Police Detective Michael Olbrysat 908-474-8515. email: cmakin@ Cheryl Makin is an award-winning feature, news and education reporter for part of the USA Today Network. Contact: Cmakin@ or @CherylMakin. 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