Duck Dynasty patriarch Phil Robertson suspended over gay remarks
AP reports that Phil Robertson was put on an indefinite hiatus from Duck Dynasty after disparaging remarks about gays in GQ. The decision drew support from Sarah Palin and Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal while A&E condemned the statements as his personal views. GLAAD praised the action as a stand against discrimination. Robertson defended himself, citing his faith and Louisiana upbringing, and noted he would not mistreat anyone.
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Two brothers abducted in Mississippi attack ends with suspect caught
In Pearl River and Hancock counties a 5 and 8 year old were taken from a yard to a camper where at least one was sexually assaulted and the 8 year old was slashed. the younger boy was recovered and the suspect James H. Smith, 41, was captured after a chase. The older boy escaped and helped authorities identify the danger. the 8 year old was airlifted to Mobile, Alabama, in stable condition. Smith faces a $3.5 million bond and has a prior racketeering and assault record.
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Lynchburg Georgian mansion Villa Kinselea sells to new owner
A historic Lynchburg mansion built in 1911 with 11 bedrooms and two stories changed hands after years idle. The Villa Kinselea also known as Villa Maria, includes a carriage house and 10 acres listed at 799,900 with an assessed value around 1.4 million. The buyer plans to reside there, but the name was not released.
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Ex West Virginia sheriff gets probation for wiretapping
Former Clay County Sheriff Miles Slack was sentenced to one to two years probation and a $1000 fine for secretly installing a key stroke logger on a county magistrate court computer in April. The judge noted petitions and letters supporting Slack and heard emotional pleas from his ex wife Lisa Slack. Slack admitted intent to monitor her activity and expressed regret for invading privacy.
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WV judges asked to dismiss gay marriage suit
West Virginia AG office and Kanawha County Clerk seek dismissal in U S District Court Huntington arguing no immediate harm from the Defense of Marriage Act challenge Lambda Legal contends the law violates the 14th Amendment and seeks to overturn the state ban on same sex marriages in WV A key Supreme Court ruling on DOMA background and pending legislative action cited.
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McAuliffe fills Cabinet with two more Virginia appointees
Gov elect Terry McAuliffe announces Todd Haymore will stay as Agriculture and Forestry secretary and Molly Joseph Ward will become Secretary of Natural Resources. Ward, ex Hampton mayor, credited for Fort Monroe conservation and Buckroe Beach easement. Three cabinets spots remain and Ward’s appointment follows her city leadership and climate safeguards.
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