Trump Convention Plagiarism Controversy Overshadows Push for Trump
At the Republican convention, Donald Trump faces plagiarism allegations after Melania Trump’s speech echoed Michelle Obama’s 2008 lines. Leaders like Paul Ryan defend him as rivals critique the campaign while Clinton argues the event exposes Trump’s emptiness. Manafort calls scrutiny overblown as the week unfolds.
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McDowell County Sues Over Opioid Flooding and Addiction
County officials allege West Virginia counties were flooded with hundreds of thousands of pain killers, with a drug distributor sending 60.9 million hydrocodone pills and 26.6 million oxycodone tablets. The county seeks potential damages as the civil action progresses, with court venue undecided.
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Police Substation Highlights K-9 Unit Ace and Thor
The Bluefield Police Department opened a new substation housing detectives and the K-9 team Ace and Thor. The facility replaces former fire engines in two kennels and aims to curb shooting and drug activity while boosting neighborhood safety. Donors and city officials praised the project for improving presence, property values, and public confidence.
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Mercer County Animal Shelter seeks adoptions and donations
Shelter director Blake Stowers urges adoptions as Mercer County Animal Shelter in Princeton WV faces space and vet costs from 75 dogs. They have many sizes and temperaments, none euthanized this year, rely on food donations and monetary gifts. Call 304-425-2838 or visit the shelter page and Pet Finder for eligible dogs.
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West Virginia man sentenced to life in meth crash deaths
Frank Thompson of Danville was sentenced in Boone County to life with mercy after a September 2014 crash on US Route 119 that killed four, including 5-year-old Alyssa Bowman and 1-year-old Nathaniel Thompson. He faced charges of DUI causing death, negligent homicide and child neglect causing death.
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