National travel to be slow this summer
National travel officials warn that summer traffic will be slow due to high demand and ongoing construction. Authorities urge travelers to plan ahead, check flight and road conditions, and expect delays across major routes and hubs nationwide.
FX Channel Tries to Lure Young Male Audience
The FX channel launches targeted efforts aimed at attracting younger male viewers through new programming, promotions, and marketing. Executives emphasize appealing genres, star power, and online engagement to boost ratings and brand resonance.
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Four Seasons Country cools as heat wave ends
Heat to retreat as officials say the region will see cooler temperatures into Friday with highs in the low 70s. Rain remains unlikely despite a brief Monday cloudburst, and dry, cool conditions persist through the week amid ongoing drought concerns in the area.
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Tazewell schools adopt fifth grade uniform dress code
The Tazewell County School Board voted unanimously to implement a new uniform dress code for all fifth grade students and endorsed a revised student conduct code. Superintendent Woodrow Mullins Jr. unveiled the World C.L.A.S.S. Curriculum plan emphasizing core subjects, leadership, achievement, a structured environment, and student service to the community.
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More than just asphalt in LUEFIELD street fees
City officials led by City Manager Tom Vidovich say street fees fund more than paving. Revenues near 375000 have spent about 140000 on paving, with funds also covering maintenance, storm drainage, snow removal, and street sweeping. The fee ordinance aimed at asphalt but was never enough for total paving.
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NATO Peacekeepers Sweep Kosovo After Air War Ends
Thousands of NATO and U S troops patrol Kosovo while Serb forces withdraw from the province and ethnic Albanians flee in convoys. Reported atrocities surface as about 200 Russian soldiers occupy Pristina airfield, with leaders planning talks in Helsinki to discuss the Russian role and a possible partition fear.
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Suspended drivers still take the wheel in Bluefield
DUI arrests have declined nationally due to tougher punishments yet many suspended drivers continue driving. Local police explain they can’t stop a driver solely for license status and must observe another offense. Lt. G W Sarver notes enforcement relies on citizen tips or catching a driver in another violation, with DUI suspensions being the trigger for arrests.
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Remington Drug Trial Postponed Over Weight Gain
Lawyers for Wade Thomas Remington won a postponement of his Durham North Carolina drug trial after he gained enough weight to not fit his old street clothes. Defense attorney Shannon Tucker said the issue forced a delay while prosecutor Jim Dornfried noted jail meals contributed to the weight gain.
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