Merce r County plea deals prompt anger over justice
Samantha Perry reports on Mercer County courthouse plea deals involving a 7 year old neglect victim and a 38 year old man who pled to one count of third degree sexual assault. The piece questions why multiple charges were dropped and why prosecutors accept quick resolutions while victims’ rights and safety seem sidelined.
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Bluefield Duly Telegraph Front Page Header and Staff
The Bluefield Duly Telegraph introduces Randy Moone as publisher with seven Andy Patton as sports editor and Charles Owens and George Thwaites on staff. The paper opens with a famous quote about lighting a candle to reveal truth.
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Bluefield Eyeing Exit 1 Growth With RK&K Plans
Bluefield advances a plan to develop 12 to 15 acres around Exit 1 near the BAT offices into a multi-tenant, developable area. RK&K was chosen to create shovel ready pads aiming at $11 million private investment and 250 jobs, with a $1 million EDA grant and local backing to fund design and master planning.
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Gun rights hailed as defense amid Virginia Beach shooting debate
The Virginia Beach massacre prompts Gov Northam to push gun restriction proposals that critics say fail to prevent such violence and unfairly target lawful gun owners. Proponents cite defensive gun use figures while noting real threats in Idaho Chicago and Washington cases. Amy Swearer of The Heritage Foundation argues rights are essential for self defense and critiques policy aims.
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