Kimball Flood Anniversary Event Recalls Harsh Waters
A Kimball anniversary concert marks the July 8 flood's first year with a warm, reflective mood. Organizers Jean Battle and Eva Rash led a diverse lineup including Becky Click, Penny Justice, Delbert Kiser, and Alzena Thompson. The crowd faced light rain as clouds broke, while locals like Michael and Wanda Brown shared memories of loss and recovery.
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Karl Miller
Kimball
McDowell County
Jean Battle
Anawalt
Eva Rash
Becky Click
War
Wyoming County
Penny Justice
Delbert Kiser
Alzena Thompson
Rash
Karl
Bill Hornick
Michael
Wanda Brown
Norwood
Welch
Beersheba Journey Ends In Despair As Prophet Seeks End
A biblical passage describes Elijah fleeing into the wilderness from Beersheba and sitting under a juniper tree. He asks the Lord to take his life, expressing exhaustion and declaring he is no better than his ancestors. The scene highlights the prophet's fatigue after his struggles against adverse forces and his plea for relief.
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Beersheba
Judah
Senate approves unanimous anti fraud bill to curb corporate deceit
The Senate passed the anti fraud measure 97 to 0 and the House voted to stiffen penalties for corporate executives. The goal is tougher oversight of public company accounting and CEO accountability while conference negotiators reconcile House and Senate versions before a final bill is signed. Investors seek a loud, clear congressional stance against devious corporate practices.
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Washington
House
Senate
Congress
U.S
Conference Committee
Bush
Main Street soda fountains as town lifeblood
Evelyn Harman recalls Bluefield and Pocahontas in Southwest Virginia with fond talk of a longtime drugstore and its soda fountain. She imagines a revival of small town centers with friendly staff, daily coffee, lunch, and neighborly chatter, while praising local businesses and the sense of community.
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Bluefield
Tazewell
Virginia
Michael Dye
Taxpayers not owed justice Starcher car, West Virginia editorial roundup
A Charleston Daily Mail column surveys West Virginia editors discussing Justice Larry Starcher and the state car issue. It argues taxpayers do not owe him a vehicle while noting the broader debate on state car fleets, budgets, and public costs amid a looming deficit and health policy links to cigarette taxes.
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Justice Starcher
Charleston Daily Mail
Monongalia
Larry Starcher
Supreme Court
Capitol
Starcher
Robin Davis
High Court of
the State
Marshall- Wetzel-Tyler Labor Council
West Virginia
Charleston Gazette
New York City
Gotham
Appalachia
Public Employees Insurance Agency
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Bottonline
Archer
Gary Adkisson
Samantha Perry
Barbara Hawkins
Andy Patton
Thomas A. Colley
Teddy Paynter
Greg Jordan
Salvation of Main Street
Evelyn H. Harman
Princeton
W.va
No. 14
Pocahontas
American Legion Post
Edward Milliner
American Legion
Pocahontas, Va
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