Tractor trailer downs three power poles on Route 19 in Bluefield
A tractor trailer carrying excavating gear struck three power poles along Route 19 between Grassy Branch and Country Girl roads. No injuries were reported. traffic was halted while utility crews from AEP Comcast and Frontier restored lines. Captain David Thompson Jr. said repair would take at least three to four hours. The incident occurred in front of Green Valley Excavating.
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Bluefield
Route 19
Grassy Branch Road
Country Girl Road
Green Valley
Glenwood
David Thompson Jr
Thompson
Grassy Branch
AEP Comcast
Frontier
Blake Stowers
Listowers
Trump shifts to policy focus after Wisconsin defeat
President hopeful Donald Trump signals more policy depth with speeches on immigration trade defense and taxes as campaign friction grows. Hillary Clinton presses Sanders while Cruz gains momentum toward a contested convention with debates over delegate paths and open convention prospects.
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Donald Trump
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Bernie Sanders
Sanders
New York
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Trump
Barry Bennett
Texas
Ted Cruz
Bennett
Corey Lewandowski
Colorado
Cruz
Scott Walker
Walker
WTMJ
Milwaukee
New Hampshire
Kelly Ayotte
Hidden Tax Havens Rise Within United States and States
The Panama Papers leak spotlights how the United States and states like Delaware Nevada South Dakota and Wyoming host secrecy for foreign investors. Critics warn banks resist sharing data and argue U.S. openness facilitates tax evasion money laundering and corporate concealment. The piece cites experts and lawmakers urging tighter disclosure and reform.
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U.S
America
Switzerland
Cayman Islands
Panama
Delaware
Nevada
South Dakota
Wyoming
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Tax Justice Network
Christensen
United States
Hong Kong
Luxembourg
UBS
Organization For Economic Cooperation and Development
Peter Cotorceanu
Pascal Saint-Amans
OECD
Center For Tax Policy and Administration
Jack Blum
Dina Titus
Nevada Registered Agents Association
Matthew Taylor
Association
Pat Hickey
Nevada Assembly
Hickey
Global Shell Games
McDowell County Gains 1 083 New Registered Voters
McDowell County added 1 083 registered voters, including 405 Democrats and 181 Republicans, with 336 No Party and 155 independents. Total voters rose to 17 319. area saw heightened interest in the presidential election ahead of the May 10 primary and April 19 registration deadline. Neighboring Mercer County reports 1 400 new registrations. Charles Owens reports.
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Welch
McDowell County
Crystal Green
Don Hicks
Greer
Mercer County
Verlin Moye
Mountain
Charles Owens
Cowens
Bottonline
Mercer man sentenced for solicitation of minor via computer
Mercer County man Rodney Mitchem Jr pleaded guilty in December 2015 to solicitation of a minor via computer. Judge Derek Swope sentenced him to five years probation and four months home confinement. Mitchem must register as a sex offender for 10 years and may leave home only to seek work and pay court costs.
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Princeton
Mercer County
Rodney Mitchem Jr
Bluewell
Circuit Court
Derek Swope
Mitchem
Steven A. Sommers
West Virginia
Internet
Crimes Against Children Task Force
Swope
Mercer County Circuit Clerk’s Office
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