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Bachmann Announces Departure From Congress After Eight Years
Republican Rep Michele Bachmann says she is ready to leave Congress after four terms as Republicans take control. The Minnesota conservative rose to prominence with bold statements on health care immigration and Obama policies. She defended her stance as constitutional conservatism and held a high-profile Tea Party persona.
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Lotteries and community events listed with local groups
Lottery numbers 12 15 22 43 49 with Mega Millions 4 5 11 51 59. DTVideo.com features Girl Scout Barbie career. Local drives include pet food, Mt Olive turkey donations. Union Mission food prep, Lashmeet Matoaka School, Princeton veterans parade details noted.
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Bill Cole Named West Virginia Senate President
Republican caucus in West Virginia selects Mercer County businessman Bill Cole II to serve as Senate president and lieutenant governor. Cole, 58, would be the first Republican in the role since 1932, with an official appointment on January 14, 2015, and he pledges to form a strong team to push fiscal reform.
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Bill” Cole II
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Mercer airport funding faces commission review
Mercer County Commission plans a Tuesday 10 am meeting to reconsider a funding cut to Mercer County Airport. Last year the panel reduced the airport budget by 2500 dollars a month to fund courthouse fire alarm and security system upgrades, totaling 30000 dollars annually. Commission President Mike Vinciguerra notes the cut remains under review.
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Bluefield ties actress lands regular role on NBC show
Tymes Hill, Virginia Beach born actress with Bluefield roots, becomes a regular on NBC series Marry Me. She holds a Shakespeare Theatre Company Academy MFA from George Washington University and a theatre degree from Old Dominion University, with stage work at Kennedy Center and more.
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Little Jimmie fund nears goal with 16 days left
The Bluefield Daily Telegraph sponsored Little Jimmie Community Christmas Tree fund reports $20,651.10 raised so far, $19,348.90 short of the year’s goal with 16 days until the big party for more than 850 area children. A $50 donation from Robert L. Croye brings today’s total to $50.00, with ongoing opportunities to mail gifts or drop by the Telegraph office in Bluefield West Virginia.
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