Contrasting America in party conventions shaping the race
Democrats and Republicans depict two stark visions of the United States as voters head to November. Democrats argue the nation has recovered under Obama and Clinton, while Republicans warn of danger and decline under Trump. Polls show mixed views and state by state paths to victory.
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Ex-Dem nominee runs as Mountain Party candidate in WV governor race
Charlotte Pritt, once WV Democratic nominee for governor, files to run as Mountain Party Green affiliate. A veteran liberal lawmaker who defeated Joe Manchin in 1996 and later lost to Cecil Underwood, she backs Bernie Sanders and Jill Stein for president. She enters a field with Jim Justice Bill Cole and David Moran on the November ballot.
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Bill Cole
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Bluefield seeks staggered terms for city board elections
Mercer County Commission approves placing a charter change on the November ballot. If approved, no more than three of five directors will be elected at the same time, with at large seats switching to two year terms then four years, and subsequent elections every two years for at large and three seats.
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Six McDowell County stores cited for underage sales
McDowell County officials say six Welch and Jaeger stores failed underage compliance checks conducted July 25 by the West Virginia Alcohol Beverage Control Administration and the McDowell County Sheriff's Office. A clerk-level citation was issued at each noncompliant store. owners and managers were notified.
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Theft of weapons from U.S. Army arms room in Germany
U S military investigators probe the theft of several firearms from a Stuttgart base arms room in Germany. The items seized include pistols a compact automatic rifle and a shotgun with a $10000 reward offered for information leading to recovery or prosecutions.
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Casto to serve as U S Attorney in southern West Virginia
Acting U S Attorney Carol Casto will lead southern West Virginia from Friday under a Lynch appointment. She stays until a presidential nomination arrives or 120 days pass, after which the district court may appoint a replacement until the vacancy is filled. Casto has served since January 1 after Booth Goodwin resigned to run for governor and lost.
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Bluefield College alumni reunions set for August at BC Ballpark
Bluefield College invites alumni and friends to a series of summer reunions across Virginia in August 2016. The first event, BC the Ballpark, is Aug 4 at 7 p.m. at Bowen Field in Bluefield where the Bluefield Blue Jays meet the Danville Braves. Reserved BC Alumni Zone seats are $5 with tickets pickup at the stadium. register by July 30.
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