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Corbin Carroll Chases Triple Record in D-backs Hot Streak
SportsMay 25

Corbin Carroll Chases Triple Record in D-backs Hot Streak

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Corbin Carroll is making baseball history one triple at a time, leading the league with eight triples and putting him on track to become the first player ever to lead MLB in triples three years straight. His speed and hustle are helping Arizona win big at home.

MLB News3 min read
Carroll Animal Rescue Seeks Volunteers for Pet Adoption
Acts of KindnessFeb 24

Carroll Animal Rescue Seeks Volunteers for Pet Adoption

Animal Rescue of Carroll is calling on community members to help shelter pets find loving permanent homes. Volunteers will support everything from daily care to adoption events.

Google: volunteers help2 min read
Carroll College Wins 36th Straight Debate Championship
SportsFeb 21

Carroll College Wins 36th Straight Debate Championship

A small Montana college just extended the most dominant streak in collegiate forensics history. The Carroll College Talking Saints claimed their 36th consecutive regional championship while celebrating kindness and hard work.

Google News - Championship Win2 min read
Corbin Bosch Takes 3 Wickets as South Africa Goes 4-0
SportsFeb 18

Corbin Bosch Takes 3 Wickets as South Africa Goes 4-0

South African bowler Corbin Bosch stepped up when his team needed him most, leading the Proteas to a perfect group stage record at the T20 World Cup. With star bowlers resting, the 31-year-old seized his moment on cricket's biggest stage.

Daily Maverick2 min read
Carroll County Celebrates Unity at Juneteenth Festival
Acts of KindnessJun 22

Carroll County Celebrates Unity at Juneteenth Festival

Carroll County, Tennessee brought neighbors together for an all-day Juneteenth celebration that started with a downtown parade and ended with dancing. The community festival featured food, activities, and fellowship that reminded everyone what happens when people choose connection over division.

Google News - Unity Celebration2 min read
Astronauts Name Moon Crater 'Carroll' for Late Wife
Community HeroesApr 7

Astronauts Name Moon Crater 'Carroll' for Late Wife

During Monday's historic lunar flyby, Artemis II astronauts proposed naming a newly spotted crater after Commander Reid Wiseman's wife Carroll, who died of cancer in 2020. The emotional moment honored a woman who encouraged her husband to keep pursuing his dream of returning to space. #

NPR Science3 min read
South Carroll Wrestling Wins 5th Straight State Title
SportsFeb 15

South Carroll Wrestling Wins 5th Straight State Title

A Maryland high school wrestling team turned a critics' insult into their rallying cry while dominating their sport for five consecutive years. South Carroll just claimed their fifth straight state championship, proving doubters wrong with dedication and teamwork.

Google: championship win celebration2 min read
Revolutionary War Hero Margaret Corbin Honored at West Point
Community HeroesJul 3

Revolutionary War Hero Margaret Corbin Honored at West Point

Margaret Corbin took her fallen husband's place firing a cannon during the Revolutionary War and became the first woman to receive a military pension. Her monument at West Point stands as the only one honoring a female Revolutionary War veteran.

Upworthy2 min read
Cleanup Volunteer Shawn Carroll Surprised for Service
Acts of KindnessAug 18

Cleanup Volunteer Shawn Carroll Surprised for Service

A man who spent months cleaning up Sault Ste. Marie got the surprise of his life when his community thanked him with a random act of kindness. Shawn Carroll's grassroots effort has inspired others to join his mission.

Google News - Random Act Kindness2 min read
Baseball Star Returns to Practice Hours After Hand Surgery
SportsFeb 13

Baseball Star Returns to Practice Hours After Hand Surgery

Arizona Diamondbacks star Corbin Carroll showed up to spring training less than 24 hours after surgery on his broken hand, determined to stay ready for the season. His dedication turned a setback into an inspiring story of resilience.

MLB News2 min read
Carroll Township Police Search for Hero Who Helped Officer
Acts of KindnessFeb 17

Carroll Township Police Search for Hero Who Helped Officer

A mystery Good Samaritan stepped in to help a Pennsylvania police officer during a dangerous physical altercation, and now the department is hoping to find and thank them. The brave bystander's quick action on February 13 may have made all the difference.

Google News - Good Samaritan2 min read
Scientist With Fatal Brain Disease Races to Cure It
Community HeroesJun 2

Scientist With Fatal Brain Disease Races to Cure It

Jeff Carroll learned he carried the gene for deadly Huntington's disease. Instead of giving up, he became a neuroscientist dedicated to finding a cure for the condition killing him.

Google News - Health2 min read
Scientist Racing to Cure Disease He'll One Day Develop
Community HeroesJun 6

Scientist Racing to Cure Disease He'll One Day Develop

Jeff Carroll carries the gene for Huntington's disease, the same condition that killed his mother and grandmother. Now he's leading a $400 million initiative to find cures for brain diseases before his own symptoms progress.

Google News - Disease Cure3 min read
Artemis II Astronauts Name Moon Crater After Commander's Wife
Global NewsApr 8

Artemis II Astronauts Name Moon Crater After Commander's Wife

Hundreds of thousands of miles from Earth, the Artemis II crew shared a tearful moment naming a newly discovered lunar crater "Carroll" after Commander Reid Wiseman's late wife. The emotional tribute reminded millions watching that even in space, love and humanity shine brightest.

Upworthy2 min read
11-Year-Old Kansas Boy Discovers 85-Million-Year-Old Fossil
Community HeroesJun 10

11-Year-Old Kansas Boy Discovers 85-Million-Year-Old Fossil

Corbin Bullard thought he'd found a few interesting bones on a geology club field trip. The Kansas sixth-grader had actually stumbled upon a nearly complete 15-foot tylosaurus skeleton from the age of dinosaurs.

Google: fossil discovery2 min read
12-Year-Old Kansas Boy Discovers 85-Million-Year-Old Fossil
Community HeroesJun 8

12-Year-Old Kansas Boy Discovers 85-Million-Year-Old Fossil

A sixth grader's keen eye during a geology field trip led to one of the most complete Tylosaurus fossils ever found in Kansas. Corbin Bullard spotted ancient vertebrae at a quarry and helped excavate a nearly complete 15-foot skeleton from when Kansas was underwater.

Google: fossil discovery3 min read
Astronauts Name Moon Crater After Commander's Late Wife
Community HeroesApr 7

Astronauts Name Moon Crater After Commander's Late Wife

During a historic moon flyby, Artemis II astronauts proposed naming a newly spotted crater "Carroll" after their commander's wife who died of cancer in 2020. The emotional tribute brought the crew to tears 240,000 miles from Earth.

Google News - Science3 min read
Artemis 2 Crew Names Lunar Crater After Commander's Late Wife
Community HeroesApr 7

Artemis 2 Crew Names Lunar Crater After Commander's Late Wife

As NASA's Artemis 2 astronauts broke the record for farthest humans from Earth, they honored mission commander Reid Wiseman's late wife Carroll with a touching tribute. The crew named a lunar crater after her in an emotional moment that reminded us that even our greatest achievements are built on love and sacrifice.

Google News - Science2 min read
Sisters Swim for Rival Countries in Commonwealth Debut
SportsJul 25

Sisters Swim for Rival Countries in Commonwealth Debut

Two teenage sisters made their international swimming debuts at the Commonwealth Games, but they wore different flags. Astrid Carroll swam for Scotland while younger sister Ursula represented England in a heartwarming display of family rivalry. #

ABC Australia2 min read
Astronaut Brings Moon Mascot Home to Honor Late Wife
Community HeroesApr 13

Astronaut Brings Moon Mascot Home to Honor Late Wife

After 10 days circling the moon, Artemis 2 Commander Reid Wiseman broke protocol to keep a tiny plush moon toy named Rise close to his heart. The mascot carried the name of his late wife Carroll and the digital names of 5 million people who sent their dreams to space.

Space.com3 min read

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