Violent crime rise linked to drugs in Mercer County region
The Daily Telegraph reports a surge in violent crime in Mercer County and nearby areas, with authorities led by Prosecuting Attorney Bill Sadler linking many incidents to drugs. Notable cases include armed robberies, homicides, a Bluefield stabbing, a missing man, a daylight grocery store robbery, and a pharmacy break-in. Detective Kahle advises clerks to comply with armed suspects and notes heightened pharmacy security. The piece emphasizes regional safety and community strength despite the uptick.
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Pearlsburg
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J.B. Kahle
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Four Seasons Country
Local News Staff and Editorial Leadership List
The Bluefield Daily Telegraph presents its newsroom ranks with editors and staff roles including News Editor State Editor Senior Writer Samantha Perry Tammie Toler Barbara Hawkins and Bill Archer Thomas A Colley Executive Editor Managing Editor Sports Editor Bob Redd City County Editor Charles Owens Senior Copy Editor Andy Patton. The piece also quotes a biblical verse about fearing those who can destroy both soul and body in hell.
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Bob Redd
Charles Owens
Andy Patton
West Virginia Republicans back bipartisan call to fix No Child Left Behind
More than half of West Virginia's 31 Republicans joined in endorsing a Senate resolution criticizing No Child Left Behind. They urge Congress to fund and modify the federal mandate, arguing current funding is inadequate. The move crosses party lines in a bid to empower local districts and press for changes with additional federal support.
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Senate
Bush
West Virginia
Jerry Mezzatesta
D-Hampshire
Congress
United States
Virginia General Assembly
Readers Debate Naders Candidacy and Comcast Service
A letter criticizes Jay Ambrose for insulting Ralph Nader and notes media bias toward Nader. The writer asserts Nader is a valid candidate and calls for public opinion. The letter also questions Comcast upgrades and frequent cable outages, urging accountability from local leaders.
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Jay Ambrose
Ralph Nader
Nader
Attila the Hun
Bush
West Virginia and Virginia budget fights and tax shifts
The report covers WVU gaining 500000 for the Division of Forestry to join a wood utilization research network, alongside Senate moves to shift water quality rule authority to the Department of Environmental Protection. It notes Governor Wise promoting Medicaid budget protection, bond securitization from tobacco settlement, and potential cigarette tax changes. Virginia leaders Wilder and Allen urge budgeting from existing taxes with voter input, while Kilgore criticizes Warner's tax plan amid a broad GOP efforts. Barbara Hawkins is cited as state editor.
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House of Delegates
Senate Judiciary Committee
Environmental Quality Board
State Department of Environmental Protection
House
Agriculture
Bob Wise
Beckley
Berkeley
Virginia
L. Douglas Wilder
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Commonwealth
Wilder
Mark R. Warner
Jerry W. Kilgore
Warner
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