West Virginia House and Senate prepare new leaders amid gambling shift
In the state legislature leadership changes loom as House Speaker candidates struggle with Kiss's exit. Scott Varner and Richard Thompson vie for Speaker while Senate factions settle on Sen Don Caruth as new Minority Leader. Governor Manchin set for a State of the State address outlining reforms.
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House of Delegates
Senate
Bob Kiss
D-Raleigh
Scott Varner
D-Marshall
Kiss
Richard Thompson
Chafin
D-Mingo
Charleston
Mercer County
Don Caruth
Athens
Vic Sprouse
Joe Manchin
Richlands Crowned State Champions After Relentless Rally
Richlands clinched the state title in a hard fought game at Williams Stadium, overcoming Rockbridge after a crucial field goal block by Brett Clayburne and a late interception by Austin Fuller. Mance praised the team’s work ethic and depth, noting 16 starters lost but a championship effort paid off. Teammate Jeff Tarter lauded the squad as a unique, hardworking group that earned regional respect.
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Brett Clayburne
Mance
RHS
Dean Slate
Tazewell County
Richlands
Williams Stadium
Liberty University
Tazewell
Pocahontas Coal Association
Bluefield Daily
Telegraph
Jarod Riddle
Southwest
Virginia
Tornado
Jeff Tarter
Tarter
Blues
Wanted ads aid drug case work in Bluefield and region
The Daily Telegraph will run Wanted drug dealer ads for 30 days across Mercer McDowell and Wyoming counties within the Southern Regional Drug and Violent Crime Task Force. Tips help build probable cause aid sentencing and may trigger warrants and broader investigations. Anonymous tips to 327 DRUGS welcomed.
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Wyoming
Jones
Wilson
McDowell
Daily Telegraph
West Virginia
Virginia
Tazewell
Donations continue total to date reach eight thousand
Donations continued from A-1 show Saturday contributions to the William T. Hancock Charitable Foundation. In memory of Fred and Gracie Lester by Samuel E. Lester, a $500 gift brings today’s total to $1,250 and the running total to $7,466, making $8,176 since the drive began.
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William T. Hancock
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D-Wayne
Varner
Earl Ray Tomblin
A-1
Rockbridge
Justin
Valentine
Jefferson Street
Bluefield
Svevevereres
Green Valley Bowling & Billiard Center
Intersphere
Swat Pest Solutions
SWAT
Armirer
Maemo Alien
Ryan T. Runyon, D.O
Rasor
Dr. Runyon
UMW Health & Retirement Fund
Bluefield Regional Medical Center
Occupational Medical Department
Eve
Lisit
Love
Tazewell Community Hospital Center
Tazewell Community Hospital
Atta
Ben Bolt
Carilion Health Systems
Voice of Praise Worship Center
Bluewell, WV
ZHOP
Zadock
Nathaniel
Jesus
VOPWC
Lion’s Pride
Andy Byrd
Bluewell
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