Juneteenth Celebration Held in Tazewell Mini-Park
In Tazewell Virginia a Juneteenth event occurred at the town mini park marking the day enslaved people learned freedom after General Order No 3 in Galveston Texas. The observance noted Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation and the delayed freeing of enslaved people until the Civil War’s end.
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Tazewell
United States
Abraham Lincoln
Galveston
Texas
Gordon Granger
Jessica Nuzzo
Main Street
United State
Rumors of vandalism prompt security at Tazewell Juneteenth event
In Tazewell Virginia rumors of statue vandalism prompted precautions during the Juneteenth celebration. The Tazewell County Sheriff’s Office and Police Department stated rumors of a planned protest were false as deputies monitored the downtown event where speeches and free food were planned.
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Tazewell
Tazewell County
Brian Hieatt
Mark Warner Faces Weak GOP Field In Virginia Senate Race
In Virginia the Senate race features three lesser-known Republican hopefuls Daniel Gade Thomas Speciale and Alissa Baldwin while incumbent Democrat Mark Warner seeks a third term. Analysts say Warner has a relatively easy path as the party produces no high-profile challenger. Gade leads in fundraising and profile among the trio.
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Virginia
U.S. Senate
Mark Warner
Washington
Richmond
U.S
Tim Kaine
Senate
Warner
Scott Taylor
Virginia Beach
U.S. House
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Thomas Speciale
Alissa Baldwin
Gade
George W. Bush
Five West Virginia counties report Myrtle Beach linked COVID cases
Between 25 and 30 positive COVID 19 cases have been reported in five West Virginia counties linked to travel to Myrtle Beach South Carolina. Health officials urge travelers to monitor symptoms for 14 days and take precautions on return including testing if possible.
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Myrtle Beach
Charleston
S.C
Cathy Slemp
Jim Justices
Preston County
Justice
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