New York Pride Parade Honors Gay Marriage Passages
The New York gay pride parade celebrated passage of same sex marriage in the state with hundreds of thousands of revelers. Gov. Andrew Cuomo led the march as supporters cheered the historic law and couples planned weddings in Central Park.
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Brewster seeks Democratic nomination for Northern District supervisor
Brewster, a Virginia educator and public servant born in Tazewell County, announces his bid for the Democratic nomination for Northern District Supervisor. He has held roles on the Virginia Board of Education, the NASBE, and the Virginia Career Education Foundation, and chairs several education initiatives. He resides in Falls Mills with his wife Debra and three daughters, plus several pets.
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Byrd’s legacy spans centers, funds and 92 years of service
West Virginia mourns Robert Byrd, the longest-serving U.S. senator. His death prompts a governor’s election and shifts in state leadership, with institutions and many sites bearing his name. The Robert C. Byrd Center for Legislative Studies preserves his papers and plans traveling exhibits and an oral history.
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Department of Agriculture
CASE Weatherization program expands with ARRA funds
CASE receives 2.2 million for weatherization with 1.3 million from stimulus funds. Funding is reimbursed after home work and paperwork are approved by the state, creating exposure to out of pocket costs if a detail is missed. The program audits homes, upgrades insulation, uses recycled newspaper in attics, low wattage bulbs and smoke detectors, and relies on local contractors to boost the economy while improving safety and energy costs. The aim is to help residents become self sufficient and improve community health and finances. For more information visit CASE WV or call 304-324-5804.
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Camp Joy Opens for Fifth Year With Expanded Camp CVCA
Camp Joy returns for its fifth year since 2007 with over 75 campers aged 7 to 15 and new counselor education sessions. Four weeks of July include three weeks of overnight camps for ages 8 to 15 and day camps for ages 7 to 12, with fees of 100 and 60 respectively. Volunteers are sought to aid renovations with support from government, civic groups, and donors. contact Stacy Garten or Susan White at 276-988-5583 for details.
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Miracle baby Drew Kosinar fights NEC hopeful homecoming in September
Beth Kosinar details a family's battle with NEC and multiple surgeries after Drew was born premature. He underwent three operations in Cincinnati and Roanoke, with doctors unsure when he might go home. Family friends organize fundraisers and a local bank fund to cover mounting medical bills as they stay at Cincinnati Children's Hospital.
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