Woonsocket Radio News Room

 

 

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This year has been a rough year for everyone, and we want to take the time to thank you for your support as we work together

to inspire and implement sustainable tourism in

Rhode Island's Blackstone Valley!

 

May your holiday table be wonderful this Thanksgiving! 

 

Nov 26 @ 9:00 - 11:30 AM Before your feast get in some exercise with the FIT Turkey Trot Thanksgiving Morning in Cumberland 

 

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Many opportunities to support Small Business Saturday in the Blackstone Valley whether you shop online or in person. 

 

Don't forget to check out our 

Polar Express Gift Shop

 

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Consider making a donation to Blackstone Valley Tourism Council this Tuesday, December 1st so that we may continue the work in implementing sustainable tourism in the Blackstone Valley. Donate.

 

 

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Up to 25-thousand National Guard troops are headed to D.C. ahead of President-elect Joe Biden's inauguration on Wednesday. Pentagon officials are beefing up security following the deadly January 6th attack on the U.S. Capitol. A Guard spokesman said their mission will be to support federal law enforcement and protect the nation's capital.       A pair of prominent Texas Republicans will be on hand to watch President-elect Joe Biden take the oath of office. Texas Senators Ted Cruz and John Cornyn have both confirmed they plan to attend Biden's inauguration on Wednesday. The news comes after Cruz faced backlash for leading a group of senators in an attempt to challenge the Electoral College votes.       More than two-million people world wide have died as a result of coronavirus. Johns Hopkins researchers confirmed the grim milestone today. COVID-19 is the ninth most fatal pandemic in history, and the third deadliest in the past 100 years or so.        A Texas real estate agent is facing charges for participating in the storming of the U.S. Capitol last week. Jenna Ryan took a private jet to D.C. to attend President Trump's rally and filmed herself in a crowd going through the Rotunda entrance and posted it on social media. She has been charged with knowingly entering a restricted building and disorderly conduct on Capitol grounds.       This weekend's NFL divisional round playoffs feature four big-time matchups. On Saturday, the Rams face the top-seeded Packers at Lambeau Field. Then the Ravens and Bills clash in New York. On Sunday, the Browns will take on the defending champion Chiefs at Arrowhead.        Today is National Bagel Day. It's a day to honor America's favorite kosher bread roll, famous for being crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside. To celebrate, bagel lovers can use the hashtag NationalBagelDay to share their favorite bagel.       

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