Whitewashing history sparks debate on statues and names
James H. Shott argues that erasing symbols of the slavery era risks erasing memory. He cites Orwell, Sowell, and Carson and notes calls to rename brands like Eskimo Pie and Aunt Jemima, plus removal of portraits of four Confederate-linked former speakers and debate over Grant statues.
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Bluefield Daily Telegraph Staff and clergy prayer verse
Bluefield Daily Telegraph lists Randy Mooney as Publisher News Editor and Andy Patton as Sports Editor with Samantha Perry as Editor Asst Managing Editor. The page features a Biblical verse from Jeremiah 17 14.
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West Virginia Reentry Plans Face Mercer County Parents
School Superintendent Dr. Deborah Akers seeks parent input on three WVDOE reentry scenarios for August. Safer at School blends four days in school with one remote day, Blended Learning combines limited in person days with five days of learning, and Full Remote Delivery shifts all work online five days weekly. The Mercer County Board meets tonight at 7 at the Seminar Center Princeton to discuss guidance, with surveys to follow to shape an operational plan by mid July.
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Two policy principles to navigate the economic recovery
Economists argue recovery should rest on beneficence and justice, not reboot like a machine. The piece cites Adam Smith, links cooperation to market activity, and warns that prolonged lockdowns harm freedoms, with policy favoring rapid stabilization and avoidance of open ended sector closures.
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