Flag Day tribute frames Stars and Stripes as beacon for liberty
Princeton Rotary hear David Martens describe the American flag as a beacon for millions, linking its symbolism to democracy, science, education and refugees. He cites Wilson and wreathes the flag’s history from 1775 to the Battle of Bunker Hill, with Elks Lodge officials assisting in the remarks.
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Peacekeepers face resistance as Kosovo violence flares
NATO peacekeepers faced renewed violence in Kosovo as Serb forces burned houses near Pristina while NATO troops and Russian units pressed to stabilize the area. British paratroopers shot a Yugoslav police reservist as German soldiers reported casualties in Prizren. About 100 to 150 U.S. Army troops crossed into Kosovo with a Marine convoy following, as Serb withdrawals were noted ahead of the June 20 deadline.
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Sun Royce Solar Car Team Races 13,000 Miles in 1999 Contest
Ryan F. Melcher and nine Virginia Western Community College students built a 30000 dollar solar powered vehicle with 16 batteries for the Sun Royce 1999 race. The team will travel 13000 miles from Washington to Orlando from June 20 to 29 with 17 colleges competing. The event is covered by ESPN 2 and sponsored by General Motors and the Department of Energy. Melcher is a Graham High School 1995 graduate and will pursue further studies at Virginia Tech.
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Bluefield High grad wins regional Emmy in videography
Bluefield High School graduate Wayne Baumgardner earned his second regional Emmy at the Southeast Regional Emmy Awards in Atlanta for a PBS feature "Dulci mer Bob" in the Success Tracking series. He is a Stone Mountain, Georgia based photographer and former Wake Forest football standout and three sport Beaver star.
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Bad checks worth less than crimes fill Mercer court
Mercer County Magistrate Court handles about 300 worthless check complaints monthly. Checks of $500 or more become felonies with possible jail time. misdemeanors carry a $100 fine. Plaintiffs often choose misdemeanor to recover funds. Notices go out weekly, with 10 days to pay. failures lead to warrants and sheriff service. Cases include very small amounts and any unpaid check can trigger fines.
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