White House admits error over secret FBI file use
White House Chief of Staff Leon Panetta says it was an inexcus able bureaucratic mistake to obtain secret FBI files on 341 people including former officials and prominent Republicans. President Clinton and Treasury Secretary Rubin support the apology and say no political use was made of the records.
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Main Street to host first Tuesday night concert in Bluefield
The nine year old Main Street Bluefield Concert Series will stage its first Tuesday evening show at Chicory Square on June 18 from 7 to 9 PM. Executive Director Beth Andrick says the night time event with Fancy Free aims to reach those unable to attend daytime performances, while daytime shows continue.
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Partly cloudy with showers and storms today
Partly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. highs in the upper 70s to lower 80s. Tonight, a chance of showers and storms with lows 55 to 65. Weather package A-7 Powerball Saturday. no winner. West Virginia sold a $100,000 ticket. Wednesday's estimated jackpot is $17 million for Virginia Lotto.
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North's wild card influence in Va. GOP Senate primary
Oliver North's revival in Virginia politics tensions the Republican primary for Senate. His backers urge supporters to help defeat Sen. John Warner in favor of Miller III, while polls show Warner with a lead overall but near parity among Republican voters. The North effect may shape turnout and loyalties ahead of Tuesday's race.
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Academics Versus Athletics Debated by Local Schools
AZEWELL area educators in Mercer and Tazewell Counties say academics is the core mission of schools with athletics serving as an enrichment. Mercer officials stress academics first while noting athletics can motivate and develop character, and Tazewell leaders affirm academics as the primary purpose with a clear roadmap for school directions.
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Hungarians See Democracy Amid Economic Pain
A seven member Hungarian delegation visiting Bluefield State College said Hung ary will remain a distinct European color yet pursue a rich and simple democracy as it transitions from communism. They noted a 15 percent jobless rate from rapid reforms, predicted growth by 2000, and widespread privatization though rural areas suffered most.
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