Gun owners could urge safety reforms in a Biden appeal
A Tribune News Service op-ed notes Biden urged gun owners to support background checks red flags and age limits after recent mass shootings. It imagines gun owners as pivotal persuaders to end Senate gridlock and push for nationwide reforms. Conflict centers on political divide and public safety.
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Bluefield Daily Telegraph Staff Credits
Newsroom byline lists Samantha Perry as News Editor and Andy Patton as Managing Editor with Charles Owens overseeing sports. A quote from George Thwaites highlights a theme on wisdom and sacred knowledge.
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COVID crossroads for next normal in pandemic era
Opinion piece weighs two paths from early pandemic to present, comparing suppression through lockdowns with letting the virus run its course toward herd immunity. It argues both had limits, warns against complacency, and urges careful adaptive living while avoiding renewed school closures and draconian measures. It notes evolving variants and calls for personal responsibility amid shifting government roles.
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Pay hikes for WV social workers fuel foster care risks
Governor Jim Justice and DHHR announce 15 percent raises for about 970 social service workers funded by existing vacancies. Critics call it a shell game that reduces staff, raises caseloads, and increases the danger to some 7,000 foster children. They warn CPS vacancies already exceed 27 percent, risking overburdened workers and harmed kids.
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