Wildwood weed and the recurring battle with marijuana
Greg Jordan reports on online chatter and regional police efforts in the Appalachian region to eradicate marijuana. The piece recalls past encounters, noting large scale grows in Kanawha County and persistent law enforcement campaigns across two Virginias, while reflecting on legality and societal debate.
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Kate Coil
Virginia
Monro County
Appalachian
Virginias
Kanawha County
West
Appalachian Mountains
Bluefield Daily Telegraph Names Editorial Staff
The notice lists Darryl Hudson as Publisher News Editor and Sports Editor, Andy Patton Brian Woodson Samantha Perry as Managing Editor, Bill Archer Charles Owens as Senior Editor, and cesses City Editor. The religious quote from John 21 15 AKJV appears after the staff list.
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Andy Patton
Brian Woodson
Bill Archer Charles Owens
Cesses
Redistricting plan provokes Mercer County backlash in House
The proposed state House maps cluster northern Mercer County with Wyoming and McDowell counties in new districts. Critics say the 25th district would include 5,400 Mercer residents, while Bramwell’s 1,340 voters move to McDowell County’s new 26th district. A coalition urges adopting Delegate Gearhart’s amendment to restore Mercer to former 24th and 25th districts.
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Mercer County
Wyoming County
Spanishburg
Camp Creek
Lorena
Speedway
Linda Goode Phillips
Bramwell
McDowell County
Clif Moore
McDowell
Harry Keith White
Peterstown
Monroe County
Marc Meachum
Greater
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Senate
Mercer
Mingo
Wayne
West Virginia
John Pat Fanning
D-Mcdowell
Mark Wills
D-Mercer
Philips
Lerena
Marty Gearhart
Gearhart
John Frazier
Mercer County Debates Tax Equity Over 10 Percent Issue
A letter questions John Frazier on Mercer County unity and the fate of 10 percent of residents. The writer argues fairness requires removing the 10 percent from the tax roll and excluding them from county economic development influence, challenging current representation.
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John) Frazier
Mercer
Mercer County Commission
McCain Speaks Against Obstruction In Debt Debate
Martin Schram analyzes John McCain challenging Republican leaders on the debt ceiling and balanced budget amendment. The piece contrasts McCain's stance with Obama’s centrist shift and portrays McCain as a candid, gutsy voice amid GOP tensions and Tea Party influence.
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John McCain
U.S. Senate
Tea Party House
America
United States
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Bush 1
Bush 2
McCain
United States of America
Senate
Richard Durbin
D-Nl
U.S
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