Congress approves Juneteenth federal holiday bill
The House passed a bill 415 to 14 to make Juneteenth June 19 a federal holiday, sending the measure to President Biden for signature. The bill honors the day enslaved people learned of freedom in Galveston, Texas, in 1865, and marks the first new federal holiday since MLK Jr. Day.
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Summit shows Biden Putin seek stabilizing dialogue
The leaders held a lengthy, tense discussion in Switzerland focusing on cyber norm violations and nuclear talks. Biden noted U.S. cyber capability and warned against violations while Putin defended Navalny, deflected on Russia’s human rights record, and praised Biden as an experienced leader. They agreed to restart diplomacy, with possible talks to extend New START and to return ambassadors to postings.
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Hero Day Spotlight for ChildLaw Advocates for Children
Judge Mary Ellen Griffith founded ChildLaw in 2001 to strengthen children's voices through legal representation, policy work, and coordinated planning. The program offers Guardians ad Litem in abuse and neglect, juvenile delinquency, and family court cases alongside community programs like Mercer County Teen Court, Body Safety, and the Diaper Bank. Contact 304-425-9973 or visit the Hero Day event page on Facebook for registrations.
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Bids Consider Land After School Demolitions
Deborah Akers indicates bids have been received and a recommendation will go to the meeting. The board discusses disposing of two former school sites after demolition. Options include selling or donating the land, with plans contingent on community impact. Memorial and Whitethorn replaced by Bluefield Primary along Cumberland Road near Bluefield High. Greg Jordan contact details included.
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Virginia Tech team probes Peterstown graveyard with radar
A Virginia Tech geoscience team arrives in Peterstown to survey a suspected enslaved workers cemetery using 3D subsurface radar scans. They seek rectangular grave shapes and soil disruptions. field work continues in South Carolina and George this summer. Local residents and preservationists push respectful handling if graves are found.
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