Tazewell schools warned over prayer by coaches
Freedom From Religion Foundation cautions Tazewell County Public Schools after Graham High School soccer coaches led players in prayer before a June 10 game. FFRF asserts public school staff cannot lead or participate in student prayers, citing constitutional requirements and prior court rulings.
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Freedom From Religion Foundation
Tazewell
FFRF
Tazewell County
Graham
Stu
Mercer County
Supreme Court
Attornney Chris Line
Christopher Stacy
Chris Line
Bluefield youths tend garden in new L.E.A.D. project
The L.E.A.D. program in Bluefield started a community garden on a vacant College Avenue lot to give area youth outdoor work experience and plan for life after high school. Executive Director Kyle Harris and two local students were active in the new garden on Friday.
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Bluefield
L.E.A.D
College Avenue
Kyle Harris
Mercer County
Jessica Nuzzo
L.e.ad
Willis Wilson IV
College Ave
Mercer County faces limits enforcing fireworks ordinance
Mercer County Commission struggles to curb all hours use of consumer fireworks due to state code limits. Commissioner Greg Puckett cites limited county authority and calls for legislative changes after residents report late night detonations and wildlife distress.
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Mercer County
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Commission
Greg Puckett
West Virginia
Puckett
County Commission
Tentative bipartisan infrastructure deal strained by Biden push
A $1.2 trillion bipartisan infrastructure framework tied to President Biden’s broader human infrastructure plan faces uncertainty as he presses to link the package with his overall agenda. Senators Manchin and several GOP lawmakers helped shape the core program covering highways bridges rail airports and broadband.
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Washington
Joe Biden
GOP
Joe Manchin
D-Wva
Manchin
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