North Korea lauds Kim Jong Il as iron willed commander
North Korea marked the 19th anniversary of Kim Jong Il being named supreme commander while pledging military loyalty and predicting possible further nuclear tests next year. The ceremony followed South Korea drills near the DMZ and rising tensions after past artillery exchanges. International observers warn of spillover risk and urge renewed talks as sanctions strain Pyongyang’s aid reliance.
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North Korea
Kim Jong Il
Seoul
South Korea
Pyongyang
Kim
Korean People’s Army
Songun
Rodong Sinmun
Institute of Foreign Affairs and National Security
Koreas
Inje
Defense Ministry
Kim Min-seok
Kim Il Sung
Christmas Food Basket Drive Feeds Bluefield Area Families
Volunteers and donors organized a Christmas Eve food distribution early, filling bags with turkey or ham, canned goods, bread and dessert for Bluefield area residents. Families lined up while workers assembled stations and added vegetables and salads for each bag. Local participants included Anthony Hicks and Mike Taylor, with support from attorney David Altizer, Watts Transformer, Deliverance Temple, Food City and others.
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Hammond
Queenberry
Quesenberry
Molly Cale
Molly
Robin Cale
Clifford Thompson
Bluewell
Thompson
Anthony Hicks
Bluefield
Mike Taylor
Nancy
Wayne Pelts
Statewide ban blocks curb disposal of electronic waste
West Virginia lawmakers prohibit curbside disposal of banned electronics effective Jan 1. Mercer County Solid Waste Authority will accept one item free per resident with $1 for each additional item. landfills statewide will not accept TVs, computers, or similar devices. The measure targets mercury bearing electronics and fluorescent bulbs, aiming to channel e waste to approved recyclers or out of state facilities. Contact the Solid Waste Management Board for guidance and drop off options at Mercer County Recycling Center.
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Haynes
MCSWA
West Virginia
Mercer County
Tennessee
North Carolina
MSCWA
Mercer County Sanitary
West Virginia Solid Waste Management Board
State
Special needs dog Missy finds new life with Faith Hope PA
A dog named Missy, renamed Kalie, travels from McDowell County to Faith Hope in Pennsylvania for special needs care. Nisbet arranged a Pilots N Paws flight to Philadelphia, with foster care and plans for veterinary checks, spaying, and eventual adoption.
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Missy
Pennsylvania
Nisbet
Kalie
Faith Hope
Pilots N Paws
Mercer County
McDowell County Animal Shelter
Sharon Sagety
McDowell Shelter
Warm tips cut home heating costs this winter
Hammond of Team WARM and Union Mission outline low effort ways to save on heating. Insulation kits seal gaps around windows and doors, curtains add warmth, draft guards reduce door heat loss, and reversible ceiling fans can push heat downward. Many residents can save at least 30 percent on heating bills with simple steps.
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Hammond
Loren
Union
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International Crisis Group
Yeonpyeong Island
United States
Park Haksoon
Sejong Institute
Hu Jintao
Barack Obama
Washington
Park
China
A-1
David Altizer
Tazewell, Va
Watts Transformer
Maryland
Philadelphia
Julius Far
Mountain Realty
Princeton
Rocky Gap Tree Works
PML
Chuck Mathena Center
Tim Wilson
Killer Bear
G Warren
Vic Henley
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