Vandalized church bus prompts damage survey
Bus driver Jim Bassett surveys the vandalized Calvary Messenger Ministries van after Friday morning discovery. Pastor Paul Pugh reports rocks in the parking lot, a busted back window, covered seats, and damaged mirrors with a discharged fire extinguisher. Police report filed. damage estimate pending.
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Paul Pugh
Calvary Messenger Ministries
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Firefighters from East River volunteer for California wildfires
J.R. Clark and Jason Hilling, 25 and 19, members of the East River Volunteer Fire Department, volunteered to assist wildfire efforts on the California Oregon border. They joined a 25-firefighter team after passing a backpack test in Charleston, with Clark having prior experience in Wyoming last year. Their families express pride and concern as the pair set to return between September 6 and 12.
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East River Volunteer Fire Department
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J.R
Oregon
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East River
Charleston
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Wyoming
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Paula Hilling
Matt Surface
Al-Qaida Threat Focuses On Vulnerable U S Sites
A government bulletin warns al Qaida may target vulnerable U S facilities including veterans hospitals and military recruitment centers. Officials say threats are informational and not evidence of ongoing attacks, with heightened security for the Republican National Convention and financial institutions in major hubs.
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Fitzsimons Army Medical Center
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Puerto Rico
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Homecoming reunites brothers after Afghanistan tour
Jason and Thomas, once on different pee wee teams, meet during a family gathering marked by a birthday image. Jason returns from a year in Afghanistan and finds his grandmother moved, prompting a community surprise of balloons, gifts, and four game tickets from Graham. Christina Mullins notes local pride and humor.
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McDowell parents raise concerns over bus travel conditions
Kyle area parents prompted by Switchback and Kimball Elementary bus routes spoke of overcrowding and long ride times with younger students sharing buses with older ones. Jeff Nash, McDowell County transportation chief, said drivers are addressing kinks after Thursday’s first day as efforts continue to serve students.
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Switchback
Julia Taylor
Kimball Elementary School
Taylor
Jeff Nash
McDowell County
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