Raleigh removes Confederate statue from 75-foot monument
Work crews completed the removal of a Confederate statue atop a 75-foot monument in Raleigh on Sunday after protesters toppled two others the night before. Governor Roy Cooper framed the action as a safety measure under a public safety exception, while critics blamed him for not enforcing a tougher response. Across the country, protests swelled in Portland and California with clashes and vandalism linked to the Black Lives Matter movement and figures tied to racial injustice and slavery.
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Teens and K-pop fans accused of trolling Tulsa rally turnout
Online teens TikTok users and K-Pop fans coordinated to request rally tickets they never intended to attend. The Tulsa event drew far fewer attendees than hoped, with officials citing about 6,200 in the arena vs. expectations of 100,000 plus downtown.
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Historic Mercer County Gardner Center eyed for regional use
The old Mercer County Poor Farm site near the former USDA Forestry building remains a cemetery and a 16 000 square foot Gardner Center. County Official Archer cites its dedication plaque from November 12 1963 with President Kennedy instrumental in securing the property. Plans discussed include housing law enforcement offices fire rescue squads and space for Concord University and Bluefield State College activities. Possible roles include hosting the Mercer County Public Service District and expanding water and sewer services while community groups express interest.
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Bluefield MOBI entrepreneur program guides signups
Spencer describes the MOBI online entrepreneurship curriculum offered by BEDA to help Bluefield area entrepreneurs start new businesses and assist existing ones. He notes MOBI’s accessibility for home or office learning and outlines enrollment steps via the MyBluefield portal and BEDA key.
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District Ten upgrades roads and bridges across four counties
West Virginia DOH District Ten crews maintain 3103 miles of roads and inspect 713 bridges serving McDowell Mercer Raleigh and Wyoming counties. From 2019 to 2024 they patched 2600 miles paved 135 miles and completed several slide repairs guardrail upgrades and two bridge replacements including Kale Road Bridge and Roy M Lilly Bridge. Drivers urged to slow in work zones and check WV511 for updates.
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West Virginia eyes mask mandate amid rising virus cases
Nine people remain isolated as Gov. Jim Justice warns a mask mandate could be issued if West Virginia sees a surge. He cites Georgia and Myrtle Beach related cases as drivers, with 2,444 confirmed WV cases and 89 probable cases, plus 150,170 tests. Virginia reports Bland County's first two cases since the pandemic began.
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