Bluefield Juneteenth events aim to educate and unite
Bluefield organizers mark the fourth Juneteenth celebration with volunteers, education efforts, and a goal to grow turnout. They emphasize community engagement, local business support, and creating a memorable, educational day for all while linking shoppers to the city.
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Prisoner in Mount Calvary Church shooting case remains jailed
Christopher Wilborn Jr was arrested in Green Valley and held at Mercer County Sheriff’s Office after a $1 million cash only bond was set by Magistrate Mike Flanigan. The 2022 case at Mount Calvary Baptist Church on High Street involved two people shot, 28 shell casings found nearby, and charges including first-degree murder and wanton endangerment.
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Green Valley
Mercer County Sheriff’s Department
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Mercer County Emergency Management
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Princeton Rescue
Bluefield Rescue
Mercer County
High Street
Princeton
Mount Calvary Baptist Church
Wilburn
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
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Cherries from Mount Vernon cellar puzzle archaeologists
Archaeologists uncover dozens of bottles from George Washington era storage pits at Mount Vernon containing intact cherries gooseberries and currants. DNA testing by USDA and chemical analysis aim to confirm fruit identity preserve methods and potential for growing new trees.
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West Virginia lawmakers weigh homeschool rules after death case
The death of 14 year old Kyneddi Miller in Boone County brings scrutiny to homeschool rules as her mother and grandparents face child neglect charges. Lawmakers discuss reinstating assessments and stronger oversight while parents and educators push for accountability without overreach. West Virginia Watch notes ongoing partisan debate and potential policy tweaks amid calls for collaboration.
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Boone County
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Hardesty
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Monongalia
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Earl Ray Tomblin
Statler
Mike Romano
D-Harrison
Senate
West Virginia Watch
Romano
Robert Karnes
Randolph
Karnes
Del
Joey Garcia
D-Marion
Boards of Education
Shawn Flaharty
Ohio
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Kyneddi
Flaharty
Patricia Rucker
R-Jefferson
Kathie Hess Crouse
Putnam
Charleston
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