S W A T controversy over education department raid in Stockton
James H. "Smokey" Shott reports a dramatic 6 am raid on Kenneth Wright by a DOE Inspector General team. Wright, his wife, and three children were shocked as officers searched the home while he was detained for hours. The column questions DOE police powers and calls for accountability and reform.
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Department of Education
KXTV
Stockton
Calif
Kenneth
S.wa.t
Michelle
Wright
DOE
Justin Hamilton
Mr. Wright
America
S.W.A.T
SWAT
Inspector General
George Washington
Cluefield Baily Telegraph Staff Directors
Darryl Hudson is Publisher News Editor and Andy Patton leads Sports. Brian Woodson serves as Senior Editor with Samantha Perry as Managing Editor and City Editor. Bill Archer and Charles Owens are listed among staff. The phrase quotes a biblical verse about divine preservation and deliverance.
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Cee Bill Archer Charles Owens
Summer door to door scams warn Bluefield residents
Residents should beware of door to door scams by people posing as utility or paving workers. A West Virginia American Water employee impersonator gained access to a home in Bluefield and stole a pocketbook. Authorities report several similar incidents and urge verification of company ID, DOT logos, business cards, and to contact law enforcement if approached.
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West Virginia American Water Company
Bluefield
West Virginia American Water
Laura Jordan
Mercer County Sheriff’s Department
Willowbrook Road
Cpl. S.A. Sommers
Sommers
Department of Transportation
DOT
Change hurts the little guy says letter writer
A reader argues Obama’s energy and lighting policies raise costs for lower and middle income families. They cite EPA CFL cleanup guidance, note phased bans on incandescent bulbs, and criticize higher power rates tied to closing coal plants. The writer calls for reversing the change.
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Obama
AEP
Lowe’s
EPA
Weiner case shows high cost of ignorance
Dan K Thomasson argues the Anthony Weiner scandal and Maryland campaign aide indictments reflect widespread political ignorance and poor judgment. He notes voters' gullibility, cites attempts to dampen black turnout, and warns that such dimwittedness undermines democratic leadership.
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Anthony Weiner
Ashington
Maryland
Weiner
New York
Thomas Ehrlich, Jr
Ehrlich
Spiro Agnew
Agnew
Prince George’s County
Baltimore
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Cluefield Baily Telegraph
Darryl Hudson
Andy Patton
Brian Woodson
Samantha Perry
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Scripps Howard News Service
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