Ladysmith Gazette’s pick of the top 5 local and international news stories of today
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1. Prominent local businesswoman Linda Smith Boyd passes away after short illness
In loving memory of Linda Lorraine Smith Boyd (9/12/1947 to 12/9/2017).
Read full story: Prominent local businesswoman Linda Smith Boyd passes away after short illness
2. Warning: Pit Bulls are being stolen from homes around Ladysmith
The owners told Annamarie Koen of the AACL that their yards are fully fenced and walled, yet the dogs went missing.
Read full story: Warning: Pit Bulls are being stolen from homes around Ladysmith
3. Update: Many injured in taxi crash in Driefontein near Ladysmith
Our deepest condolences go out to the family of the deceased.
Read full story: Update: Many injured in taxi crash in Driefontein near Ladysmith
4. Two deaths but why Irma wasn’t as catastrophic in Florida as feared
Hurricane Irma was supposed to be a monster storm, immense and record-breaking in size as it charged toward Florida, packing a punch that could destroy a state that is home to some 20 million people.
Read full story: Two deaths but why Irma wasn’t as catastrophic in Florida as feared
5. New UN sanctions on North Korea: what do they mean?
The UN Security Council has unanimously adopted new sanctions on North Korea, including restrictions on oil shipments, to punish Pyongyang for its sixth and largest nuclear test.
Read full story: New UN sanctions on North Korea: what do they mean?
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