South Korean Leader Presses U S on Negotiations
South Korea’s president intensifies talks with the United States over diplomatic efforts, pressing for a concrete plan ahead of a critical deadline. The two allies discuss regional security, economic ties, and plans to coordinate on Iran and North Korea.
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Memorial project highlights veterans in local wrapup
A high school sports section profiles a Scout-led memorial project honoring war veterans. The piece highlights student involvement, community support, and the impact on local teams as they host ceremonies and recognize veteran contributions amid upcoming sports coverage and a NASCAR preview.
Bluefield Daily Telegraph Upgrading Internal Phone System
Bluefield Daily Telegraph employees will be unable to receive or place calls today from 10 a.m. to about 3 p.m. Brent Griffin, circulation director, and Leigh McVey, network systems administrator, said the upgrade consolidates phone networks under one umbrella as the newsroom switches from analog to digital technology.
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Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Brent Griffin
Leigh McVey
Lottery results from West Virginia and Virginia draws
Daily 3 numbers West Virginia 7 9 4. Daily 4 numbers West Virginia 8 3 0 4. Virginia Pick 3 8 1 9. Virginia Pick 4 1 7 0 3.
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West Virginia
Redistricting commission faces stiff odds in Virginia
Virginia lawmakers express support for a bipartisan independent redistricting commission but doubt it will pass in the General Assembly. Sen. Phillip Puckett and Del. Benny Keister back the idea, while Lt. Gov. Kaine proposes a 13 member body to redraw districts amid concerns over voting monopolies and district splits. County and town boundaries would be affected as debate continues.
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Phillip Puckett
D Russell
Puckett
House
Senate
Independent Redistricting Commission
Tim Kaine
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Wythe County
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Benny” Keister
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Wise proposal hints at public school cuts statewide
Charleston report notes Gov. Bob Wise does not seek classroom cuts but warns reductions may hit public schools in fuel, maintenance, and transportation. The budget proposal shows a $4,647,172 drop from the Education Department’s Step 6 request of $128,797,160, suggesting statewide reductions despite no direct classroom funding cuts.
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Daily Telegraph
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Mercer
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Winter Storm Dumps Snow Across Four Seasons Country
Snow blanketed Four Seasons Country late Thursday into Friday, delivering 4 to 7 inches and closing schools. National Weather Service forecasts only light additional showers with little accumulation. Mercer County highway chief Buddy Campbell notes primary roads treated but warns of icy spots and limited road chemical effectiveness in single digit temperatures. Crews continue on secondary roads Friday afternoon.
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National Weather Service
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Department of Highways
Mercer County
Campbell
Mark Carbaugh
Bluefield
Four Seasons
Ken Kostura
Blacksburg
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Police seek robbery suspect near Brushfork CVS
Mercer County Sheriff's Department seeks a white male about six feet tall, 180 pounds, wearing a camouflage hooded jacket, in an attempted armed robbery Thursday at the Brushfork CVS on Route 52 and 123. A woman told 911 she did not have any money and the suspect fled toward Route 123.
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Brushfork
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More evidence needed to justify attack on Iraq
Local residents say more evidence is needed before U S military action against Iraq. 11 empty chemical warheads found in Iraq prompt calls for a stronger case from residents like Thomas Simmons and Alena Mould while panels assess the seriousness of the discovery and the administration’s stance.
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Bluefield
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Associated Press
Thomas Simmons
Vietnam
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Alena Mould
Green Valley
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