Pelosi draws boos for NSA surveillance defense at Netroots Nation
Netroots Nation attendees heckled and interrupted Nancy Pelosi as she defended the Obama era NSA data collection. A protester from Gilroy shouted questions prompting security to remove him while others yelled calls for openness. Pelosi, keynote speaker, urged balance between security and privacy as activists urged greater transparency.
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Bluefield panel to review police complaints under consent decree
U S District Judge David A. Faber ordered Bluefield to form a citizens police review panel as part of a federal consent decree. Ed Hill, plaintiff attorney, filed a FOI request seeking panel meeting information, prompting a court hearing rescheduled to August. Bluefield officials note confidentiality and privacy concerns while stating panel has met several times.
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Charleston
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Bluefield
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Second Chance Rocks the Two Virginias concert benefits local charities
The event raises funds for TASK and the Buchanan County Chamber of Commerce with ticket sales supporting the Summer Enrichment Program and local food banks. Governor’s Food Bowl Challenge proceeds from ticket sales aid pantry needs across the state. Gates open at Mitchell Stadium noon Saturday June 29 with volunteers from Wade Center aiding the effort.
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Belcher
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Craig Campbell
Shooter Jennings
Clare Dunn
JB & the Moonshine
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Wade Center
Wade
Erik (Robinson
Mitchell Stadium
Bill Archer
Barcher
Bottonline
Northfork Fire Department holds 65th birthday and fundraiser
Northfork volunteers celebrated the department's 65th year with a birthday party as Dan Clark of the Elkhorn Inn and Ohio ATV enthusiast Nick Nelson donated a All Terrain Res Q cart. Chief Eric Graham noted $11,000 raised toward a $26,000 side-by-side trail rescue machine while nine active members are trained in first aid CPR and EMT duties.
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Elkhorn Inn
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Ohio
Northfork
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Graham
Hatfield-McCoy Trail
Miley closes 2013 session as West Virginia House speaker
West Virginia House Speaker Thom Miley reflected on a 60 day session in which Judiciary chair Miley oversaw 171 bills out of 620 referred for review. He vowed an open door policy while balancing GOP criticism and bipartisan support as the 2014 election looms.
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Injuries reported in Lashmeet truck versus ATV crash
Emergency responders were sent to a Lashmeet area wreck after 8 p.m. Sunday for a truck versus ATV collision with injuries. No additional details were immediately available.
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Mercer County
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