Giving rises for some sectors while others see flat giving
Wealthy donors boost gifts to universities hospitals and arts while social services and churches see little or no growth. Giving USA reports 2013 total donations at 335.17 billion up 3 percent from 2012 after inflation, with education up 7.4 percent arts up 6.3 percent health up 4.5 percent and religious giving down 1.6 percent.
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Obama to sign order extending LGBT workplace protections
President Obama plans an executive order banning federal contractors from discriminating based on sexual orientation or gender identity, affecting about 14 million workers in states or firms without such protections. The move, praised by LGBT groups, aims to pressure Congress though it excludes all employees, with implications for a midterm political landscape.
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Tailgate thefts surge again at dealerships and streets
Police warn tailgate thefts are back after a lull, noting incidents at dealer lots and on streets. Vehicles can be targeted in minutes with the tailgate removed. West Virginia State Police Princeton detachment urges anyone with information to call 304-425-2101.
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Court sentences Beller in chain saw theft case
The victim Mackenzie Ansley 21 of Ballard worked at Tractor Supply in Bluefield when prosecutors allege Beller ran her down after a chain saw theft on Feb 8 2013. Ansley recovered and Sadler ordered Beller to self report to prison in 10 days pending a drug test.
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Gatherings Continue with GOP Mass Meeting at Nuckolls Hall
A Republican mass gathering is set for Thursday at Nuckolls Hall in the Tazewell County Fairgrounds with registration at 5 p.m. Tamara Neo, Buchanan County Commonwealth Attorney since 2007, seeks the GOP nomination for the 38th District. Democratic contender Mike Hymes, a coal miner and HR director, also enters the race.
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Bluefield official explains land-use rules on bars and clubs
Watson notes existing town code regulates alcohol in certain zones and venues. He says there are no standalone bars or nightclubs in Bluefield, though some chain restaurants sell alcohol by the drink. He emphasizes the extra steps required for opening such establishments and cites zones like residential and business areas where a bar would be inappropriate. Contact Charles Owens.
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