Angel Tree thefts prompt mercy gifts safety push
Community concerns rise as Mercer County Salvation Army reports an almost theft of Angel Tree gifts at Mercer Mall. Capt. Bob Mullins urges donors to hand gifts to Salvation Army staff or boxes, noting about $3,000 in toys taken in Ohio as context. The drive continues with ministry boxes and Salvation Army offices open for safe drop offs.
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Cluefield Field Editor Roles and Sacred Verse Note
The text lists multiple editorial roles at a news operation including News Editor State Editor City Editor and Managing Editor Sports with an apparent internal code string. A Bible verse from Corinthians is quoted urging focus on spiritual matters above earthly concerns.
Answering the call from Bluefield heroes to Fort Stewart
More than 100 members of the U S Army Reserve's 304th Military Police Company depart Bluefield for mobilization at Fort Stewart to assume MP duties as part of Homeland Security efforts. They may be away up to two years, with past local service including disaster response to blizzards and floods in southern West Virginia.
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304th USAR unit deployed from Bluefield WV to support war on terrorism
Letters praise the 304th Reservists from Bluefield WV for deployment and commend their noncommissioned officers. The piece recalls 20 plus years of service, asks for prayers, and honors community support during the annual Christmas Parade Shine Your Light on Christmas in Richlands. It thanks the Richlands Police Department, Fire Department, ROTC, High School Band, local media, and sponsors with warm notes from the Town of Richlands and chamber.
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West Virginia underfunds anti-tobacco efforts amid tax debate
A nationwide roundup notes West Virginia allocated only 6 percent of a 164 million tobacco settlement to tobacco control, far below CDC recommendations, despite high lung cancer deaths. The state spent 4.31 per person, far from the 7.80 advised, while lawmakers warn no new taxes as a 250 million budget shortfall looms.
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