Endangered Tennessee heelsplitters halt Bluefield sewer project
In Tazewell County the presence of 14 federally endangered Tennessee heelsplitter mussels in the Bluestone River jeopardizes the Bluefield Divides Sewer Project's start by June 30. County officials race to relocate the mussels and reroute the line to protect the species while avoiding costly delays into 2006, as plans to boost growth along the four lane corridor hinge on timely infrastructure.
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Alabama
Georgia
North Carolina
Virginia
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Tazewell County
Bluefield
Eric DiNovo
Jim Spencer
Camp Joy
Eric
Bluestone River
Jim
Comfort Inn
Indus
Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries
Clinch River
Cedar Bluff
Richlands
Spencer
Bluefield Daily Telegraph Staff Roster and Bible Quote
The Bluefield Daily Telegraph lists William Randy Deason as Publisher and News Editor with roles including Senior Editor and City Editor. Other named editors include Samantha Perry Andy Patton Barbara Hawkins Thomas A Colley and Barbara Hawkins as Managing Editor and Senior Copy Editor. The page quotes Psalms 68 19 as a blessing.
Tougher Virginia laws target underage drinking and providers
The Fourth of July weekend faces higher alcohol related crash risks with AAA predicting 644 deaths nationwide, over half from alcohol. Virginia and West Virginia enact tougher penalties for teen drinkers and providers, including fines up to 2500 dollars, up to a year in jail, and license suspensions. PMID: none.
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Lon Anderson
Associated Press
Commonwealth
Virginia
Jeffrey Levy
MADD
Washington
West Virginia
America
Virginias
Bluefield City Board election raises questions on winners and turnout
In a letter discussing Bluefield elections, the writer criticizes low voter turnout, claims Bob Perkinson was ousted by protest voters, and questions whether any true winners emerged. The piece urges civic duty and hints the city may soon become a town, urging careful consideration of leadership.
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Bluefield
Bob Perkinson
Perkinson
Moderation and the Constitution in the Supreme Court
Jay Ambrose argues against preserving strict filibuster rules and warns that reshaping the Fifth Amendment eminent domain ruling threatens the balance of constitutional interpretation. He notes the New London case could empower private use, questions judicial philosophy, and suggests nominating more flexible justices risks the republic.
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Sandra Day O’connor
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William Rehnquist
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Jay Ambrose
Scripps Howard Newspapers
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