Erik Blome works on the Woodstock groundhog statue, Sunday, June 7, 2026. The statue will be dedicated during the city's Halfway to Groundhog Day celebration Aug. 2. (Photo provided by Rick Bellairs)
Claire O'Brien is a journalist with a focus on regional interest and world news at various outlets. Her reporting spans critical themes such as security and law enforcement, climate change, and water management, often addressing topics like disaster response and public safety. Claire's work has been featured in NC Newsline, Daily Herald (Chicago, IL), JD Supra, CrimeReads, Old Gold & Black, Medical Economics, PLOS, and Urban Institute.




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