Portsmouth goats fight to cut landfill grass long term
The Portsmouth goat grass mowing program at Craney Island landfill continues costing the city nearly $2,000 yearly with startup first year expenses over $10,000. Two goats died, two males were removed, and goats were found to be selective. the city switched to 10 sheep and considered transferring animals to a zoo or private buyers.
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Legal experts split on legality of Trump Muslim ban idea
Washington AP reports scholars debate whether a president or Congress could bar Muslims from entering the United States. Some say constitutional limits on religion and discrimination would block such a ban, while others argue executive discretion under immigration law could permit it. Public opinion splits as Trump leads the GOP field amid San Bernardino backlash.
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Scalia
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Middle East
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California
Tashfeen Malik
Pakistan
Malik
Syed Rizwan Farook
Mary Meg McCarthy
National Immigrant Justice Center
Chicago
McCarthy
Sanders Aims to Rally New Voters for Iowa Caucus
Bernie Sanders relies on expanding the caucus base with first time and returning voters. Campaign staffers push paid and volunteer organizers across Des Moines and rural areas to ignite turnout on February 1 while Clinton leads in polls and skeptics warn the challenge is steep.
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Iowa
Bernie Sanders
Pete D'Alessandro
Vermont
Sanders
Hillary Clinton
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Clinton
Jeff Link
Obama
Bramwell Holiday Tours Bring Guests Back to Coal Town
Historic Bramwell hosts Winter and Spring Home Tours drawing visitors from Florida to North Carolina. Miners Adam and Michael Bailey reflect on coal decline while locals and scouts add holiday cheer. Over two hours 382 tickets sold as guests explore renovated homes and the Presbyterian Church piano Heritage.
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Michael Bailey
St. Augustine
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Goins
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Ohio
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Bluefield
Steve Tabor
North Carolina
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Esch
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Brownie
Bluewell
Judy Morrison
Angel Osborne
April Bryant
Bill Archer
Barcher
Bottonline
Bluefield Hosts 56th Annual Christmas Parade Highlights
Bluefield's 56th annual Christmas parade featured floats from Landmark Antique Mall and Mercer County Technical Education Center. City officials and the Bluefield Police Department grand marshals led the route as the Bluefield Middle School Buccaneer Band performed Jingle Bells on the hill. State Delegate John H. Shott and Magistrate Jim Dent rode through in classic vehicles, while residents recalled childhood parade memories.
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Mercer County Technical Education Center
Chuck McGonagle
Heather
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Bluefield Middle School Buccaneer
Conflu
Bland
Federal
John H. Shott
R-Mercer
Jim Dent
Bluefield
Dennis Dillon
Sherry Perdue
Coal Leaders Reflect On Industry’s Past And Path Ahead
In a Mercer County event Pocahontas Coal Association leaders lauded West Virginia’s coal history while noting tighter emissions rules threaten operators. Raney highlighted coal’s role in U.S. power and WWII, cited future reserves, and praised legislative leaders from Mercer County for support in 2015. Local athletes received awards as part of the program.
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R-Mercer
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Mercer
Cole
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Short
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Daily Telegraph
Bill Archer
Barcher
Christmas Tree program seeks donations for community fund
Plans for the annual Christmas Tree program include red bags with two toys fruit a book a toboggan toothpaste and toothbrushes gloves and more. The Little Jimmie party is set for Wednesday December 23 from noon to 1 30 pm at the city auditorium Stadium Drive Bluefield WV contributions can be mailed to Bluefield Daily Telegraph c/o Community Christmas Tree PO Box 1599 Bluefield WV 24701 or dropped at the Daily Telegraph office. Saturday gifts include 100 from Frank and Norma 100 from Jim Shott Jr and Virginia Douglas Doug Shott 250 from Amalgamated LU.E. C.W.A Local 82647 10 from Jean Waters 150 from Tug River Health Association via Margaret Fontana. Beginning balance 24287 daily total 810 ending balance 25097.
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Bluefield Daily Telegraph
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Daily Telegraph
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Doug” Shott
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