Teen vaping surge as teen drug use overall falls
A federal survey of about 45 000 students in grades eight ten and twelve finds vaping nicotine rising sharply with about 1 in 5 high school seniors reporting vaping in the past month while overall teen use of alcohol cocaine LSD ecstasy heroin and opioid pills declined. Marijuana remains common with 1 in 4 students having used it in the past year and daily use higher among seniors.
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Debate over keeping or removing a Pretoria statue in South Africa
A long running dispute centers on the Paul Kruger statue in Church Square Pretoria with protests and barbed wire surrounding it. Critics push to erase symbols of white domination while supporters defend keeping relics as historical reminders amid South Africa's post apartheid dialogue. The debate echoes global fights over Confederate monuments and tests Nelson Mandela era reconciliation ideals.
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Richmond
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Black Lives Matter
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Mandela
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Brothers of the Wheel Help Mercer County Kids This Christmas
The Brothers of the Wheel charity group and Second Chances aid Mercer County families with pizza toys and food at a holiday party. They plan to serve over 250 people including 176 children and 77 families, funded by year round fundraisers and bake sales at Princeton Walmart. contact Robinette at 304 380 2125 or mail PO Box 373 Princeton WV 24740.
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State Tax on Social Security Faces Possible Elimination
West Virginia residents paid nearly 7 billion in Social Security taxation in 2016, about 22 percent of taxable benefits. Lawmakers consider scrapping the tax as revenue remains solid, though prior efforts stalled amid deficits. Legislators convene in Charleston in January 2019 to start the session.
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Catalan separatists on hunger strike speak to press
Catalan independence leaders Jordi Sanchez and Jordi Turull, in a prison interview, urged dialogue with Madrid as their trial approaches. Sanchez, fasting since Dec 1, has lost over 11 pounds and vows to use the proceedings to denounce Spain’s stance on Catalonia’s politics.
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Christmas Tree Party to Mark 101st Celebration in Bluefield
The 101st Community Christmas Tree party will be held Thursday Dec 20 from 4 30 to 6 p m at the Bluefield City Auditorium. Donations may be mailed to Bluefield Daily Telegraph Tree Fund or dropped at the Telegraph office. Checks payable to the Tree Fund. Beginning balance 28 273 00 in memory of James W Remines 50 00 in honor of Lil and Roy White by Bob and Sue White 100 00 in honor of H T Goforth and family 200 00 Daily total 350 00 Total to date 28 623 00
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