Hostage advocates wary as Afghanistan pullout nears
An annual James Foley Legacy Foundation report questions reduced U S presence in Afghanistan and its effect on recovering Americans held abroad. It notes improved policy since 2015 but warns that leaving may hinder intelligence, leverage, and hostage releases amid ongoing cases like Mark Frerichs and Paul Overby.
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Syria
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Closed cold case murder tied to ousted Tennessee governor
Hamilton County investigators close a 42 year old case linking Samuel Pettyjohn to the 1979 Chattanooga murder tied to the cash for clemency scandal that toppled Gov Ray Blanton. Pettyjohn cooperated with federal investigators before being killed in an execution style hit with a pistol and over six figures on him.
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Ray Blanton
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William Thompson
Blanton
Thompson
Capitol
FBI
Keystone XL pipeline ends as Biden stands firm on permit
Calgary based TC Energy will terminate the Keystone XL project after Canada failed to sway President Biden to reinstate the border permit. Alberta officials and TC Energy plan to exit the partnership and seek recovery of the province’s investment, while opponents hail the decision as a climate win despite job worries.
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TC Energy
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Nebraska
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Trudeau
TransCanada
Jason Kenney
Keystone
Fourth of July celebration set for Independence Day event
The Princeton Fourth of July committee plans an outdoor celebration with five to six bands and children activities as it marks its 10th year. Veterans and pandemic workers will be honored. a $3,000 boost was approved for the Princeton Rescue Squad, with donations invited to 701 Stafford Drive, Princeton WV 24740.
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Princeton
Greg Puckett
Princeton Rescue Squad
Stafford Drive
Festival Surges to 10 Days as Vendors Report Record Crowds
The Bland County festival extends through Sunday June 13 with Mercer County Health Department vaccines at the midway today and Friday. Nurses field broad medical questions beyond COVID while rain has not dampened attendance, and organizers consider a 10 day format again next year.
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Bluestone Health Clinic and Intuit/Alorica Create Jobs in Bluefield
John Miller and Letisha Odum Lamb toured a new Bluefield center with about 250 work stations and a recreation area. Jennifer Rowe noted many opportunities as the area recovers from the pandemic, stressing the impact of good jobs on self worth and community energy in West Virginia.
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Intuit
Alorica
John Miller
Intuit/Alorica
Letisha Odum Lamb
Rowe
Bluefield
Carol Miller
Flooding inundates intersections across area after heavy rain
About two inches of rain fell without weather service confirmation, causing high water at key crossings. Summit Bank employees noted it was the first flood in the intersection after rain, with residents like Sandra Alexander and Jessica Shrader recalling video and photos of the event. High water also appeared on Frederick Street, Bland Street near Cole Harley Davidson, and Bluefield Avenue near Flowers Bakery Outlet, with similar conditions reported in Tazewell County Virginia along U S Route 460 near Sable Lane in Springville.
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Sable Lane
Springville
Tazewell
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Gjordan
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