Drug usage remains a serious county issue officials say
Mercer County officials describe illegal drugs as a serious problem with alcohol and marijuana most involved in crime. Sheriff Donald Hare and Detective Sgt. Mike Poe note varying street prices for marijuana and pills like Tylox and Dilaudid, while warning crack and cocaine streets trends have grown in other cities.
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Liberty opens for business with Reagan statue ceremony
Mrs. Nancy Reagan waves from the crown as the Statue of Liberty opens to the public after a year of closure. She is joined by Kristeen Reft, 9, of Kodiak Island, Alaska, and Laurence Honore, 17, of Herdville, France, during the ceremonial reopening.
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Statue of Liberty Reopens After 66 Million Makeover
About 10 000 visitors toured Liberty Island as Nancy Reagan led a ribbon cutting to reopen the statue after its restoration. A crowd of 600 000 gathered in Central Park for a Philharmonic concert as blimps raced over the Hudson and fireworks lit New York Harbor marking the statue's centennial.
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Reagan praises Congress for key votes on tax reform
President Reagan commended Congress for passing landmark tax overhaul and aid to Nicaraguan rebels. He highlighted reforms to simplify the tax code, lower rates, and provide families a long overdue break. The Senate and House versions head to a conference committee before final passage.
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Farm Aid II totals about 500000 in pledges
Farm Aid II raised about 500000 dollars in pledges at an all day Fourth of July concert in Manor Texas. Organizers cited the Statue of Liberty centennial as a prime suspect in the reduced fundraising compared with Farm Aid I. Farm Aid I was staged in Illinois.
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Teacher in demand despite his 77 years
Mercer County substitute teacher Lenius Harris remains active after 54 years in education. At 77, the Scott Street resident has taught all grades and spent 1986 months at Princeton High School in special education. He credits his mother’s push for education and notes his twin brother also attended Bluefield State College, a historically black school.
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Southwest Virginia
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Ruby Dee
Sunday Weather Averages Warm, Humid Skies Across Bluefield Princeton
The forecast calls for sunny skies with very warm and humid conditions. High near 84 in the Bluefield Princeton area, with a clear mild night and a low around 64.
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Bluefield
Princeton
Farrah Fawcett Profile and Life with Ryan O Neal
Farrah Fawcett is profiled amid a praised comeback as an actress and beauty icon. The feature covers her new career, life with Ryan O Neal, and her recent baby, in PARADE Magazine. Virginia reports a July weekend traffic toll rising to 16 as counting nears midnight. Wimbledon sees Martina Navratilova claim her fifth straight women’s singles title.
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