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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 2016
Page
1
Today includes a chance of showers and possible afternoon thunderstorms. Partly sunny conditions persist with a high near 82 and a low around 63.
About 100 protesters of all ages marched through Bluefield on Friday evening in the Black Out the Field Peaceful March. Signs urged ending mass incarceration and condemning police violence while victims of officer involved shootings were honored. Terrance Saunders led the event as families joined to demand justice and an end to discrimination.
A Black Lives Matter rally near Mitchell Stadium Bluefield ended peacefully with speeches and a candlelight vigil as about 50 participants marched from the Speakeasy on Bland Street. Organizer Terrance Saunders, 17, emphasized justice concerns and urged attention to nationwide injustices. Rev. Charles Collins, NAACP Mercer County president, called the issue a concern for all.
Historic fire house on Bland Street in Bluefield is restored as the Bluefield Police Department Bland Street Substation. Assistant City Manager Joshua Cline notes donated furniture from Kammer Furniture and the building will house two K-9 units and detectives with on site living quarters and an interrogation room.
Capitol colleagues recall Indiana Governor and 2012 congressman Mike Pence, praised for genuine concern as he walked the floor. Rep. Rokita notes Pence's warmth still earns respect, while Pence faces controversy at home over abortion and anti discrimination issues as he trails in polls.
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