Bears invade neighborhoods as mother bear and cub roam Bluefield area
Greg Jordan reports on rising black bear activity in Mercer County West Virginia with a mother and cub tearing trash bags and entering homes. Rangers plan traps and relocation while residents urge secure garbage and avoidance of feeding bears to reduce danger. Local sightings include a 250 pound adult near Tiffany Manor and cubs crossing Route 460.
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Tazewell County
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Patton and Woodson Lead Bluefield Telegraph Team
The Bluefield Daily Telegraph lists Randy Moon as Publisher with Patton and Brian Woodson in editorial roles, along with Samantha Pe as Editor or Senior Editor and Charles Owens as Assistant Managing Editor. The paper quotes a biblical verse about honoring the Son and Father as guiding principle.
DRIVE Act Movement Stalls as House Delays Long Term Highway Bill
The DRIVE Act passes in the Senate 65 to 34, paving a six year federal transportation plan. The House adjourns for August without acting and opts for short term extensions, despite calls from Rep. Evan Jenkins and others. The Senate supports a long term bill to fund highways rails and safety, with focus on Corridor H and the King Coal Highway in West Virginia.
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R-V.va
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West Virginia
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House of Representatives
Gas prices remain high in Princeton letters say
Readers allege gas stations gouge the public as oil costs rise and fall. They point to Route 460 I 77 area traffic and joint pricing as causes. A reader notes prior excuses about property costs, questions impact on stations farther from Exit 9. The Daily Telegraph invites signed letters by email to editor bottonline.com.
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Three strikes against Obama's climate plan
Jay Ambrose argues that the EPA plan to cut power plant carbon emissions by 32 percent by 2030 is illegal and economically harmful. He cites costs of about 41 billion annually, questionable benefits, and constitutional limits, while urging faith in market and technological solutions.
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