Skaters express love for the sport at Princeton skate event
Veterans and youths gathered at the Princeton Recreation Center for Go Skateboarding Day. Dennis Rowe, 28, a mining equipment seller, recalls the Bones Brigade’s Princeton visit that hooked him. Youths like Michael Goforth, 13, and Bryce Bulson, 14, describe skating as a passion sparked by friends. Jonathan Archie, 20, drove five hours from Beckley to participate, dreaming of turning pro. Shandi Lester, 23, among few female skaters, emphasizes skating as a movement that keeps people out of trouble and brings the community together.
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Dennis Rowe
Princeton
Scholastic Skateboards
Bones Brigade
Rowe
Kroger Plaza
Youyn
Ellison
Michael Goforth
Bryce Bulson
Goforth
Bulson
Bluefield
Jonathan Archie
Pittsburgh
Beckley
Archie
Shandi Lester
Thomas St. Clair
Lester
San Diego
California
Ellson
Princeton Recreation Center
Jed Lockett
Jlockett
Bottonline.com
Bailey earns Purple Heart honors amid family ceremony
Matthew Bailey receives the Purple Heart as soldiers gather after a brief ceremony. Bailey’s parents David and Kris, along with relatives, express pride in the tradition rooted in merit and sacrifice. Bailey notes the honor commemorates service to country, faith, and shared values.
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Bailey
David
Kris Bailey
David Bailey
Matthew Bailey
Beth
Finnegan Jack
Finn” Bailey
Virginia braces for second costly road funding special session
Virginia lawmakers prepare for a second special session to fund transportation after a court strike toppled key parts of the 2007 plan. Gov Kaine backs a $1 billion package, while House Republicans and Senate Democrats clash over gas taxes and maintenance costs. The House and Senate convene Monday.
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Richmond
Virginia
Capitol
Del
Lionel Spruill
Timothy M. Kaine
Spruill
Chesapeake
David Albo
Fairfax County
House
Senate
Terry G. Kilgore
Gate City
Virginia Supreme Court
General Assembly
Hampton Roads
Kail
Kaine
Deered
Senate Democrats
Richard L. Saslaw
Saslaw
Harry R
Bob” Purkey
Virginia Beach
House Finance Committee
GOP
Rahall blasts Big Oil in radio address criticizes GOP energy push
West Virginia Democrat Nick Rahall denounces Republicans for backing an oil industry political agenda and calls to close loopholes, curb price gouging, cut public transit fares, and require drilling on public lands the industry already controls. He urges a modern energy plan over the current policy.
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Charleston
Nick Rahall
West Virginia
Democrat
Rahall
Virginia regulators warn of investment scams
Virginia regulators warn residents about high risk and fraudulent investments. The State Corporation Commission cautions against pitches promising big returns with little risk, urges checking with the SCC before investing, and notes risks in hot energy tips and speculative real estate promotions while warning about social networking outreach to promote unsuitable offerings.
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Richmond, Va
State Corporation Commission
Thomas
SCC
State to educate businesses on child labor issues
Virginia officials launch a statewide campaign to educate businesses and parents about youth employment. The Department of Labor and Industry will contact up to 400 employers from June 23 to 25, stressing teen work hour limits and job restrictions under state and federal law, with civil fines for violations.
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Richmond
Virginia
Virginia Department of Labor and Industry
Mobilization Preparations Under Way for 150th and Det 1 230th
Ward walk with toddlers named, armory tours as soldiers fill forms and inspect gear. The 150th and Det 1 230th are preparing for mobilization this Saturday but no mobilization orders or date have been issued. Command Sergeant Major James Allen says a one year notice is in effect for potential mobilization, with contact Greg Jordan at gjordan bottonline.com.
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James Allen
Greg Jordan
Gjordan
Bottonline.com
Shooting in Boissevain Kills Charles Proffitt at 58
A Boissevain shooting left Charles Allen Proffitt aged 58 dead. Police reported the incident as a fatal gun violence case and ongoing investigation. Proffitt was a local resident and the scene was processed by investigators with no immediate arrests announced.
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Boissevain
Charles Allen Proffitt
Woman Shot On July 8 2007 Survives Attack
A woman was shot but survived an incident occurring on July 8 2007.
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