Facebook to delete posts aiding illegal gun sales
Facebook and Instagram will remove user posts that explicitly show attempts to evade gun laws or facilitate illegal sales. The policy, announced after pressure from gun control groups and in cooperation with New York AG Eric Schneiderman, aims to curb a growing online marketplace for firearms while relying on user and police reports rather than broad monitoring.
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Clinton blasts Putin after Hitler remark
OS ANGELES AP Clinton criticized Vladimir Putin as tough yet thin skinned and warned against moves that could misinterpret the situation in Crimea. Speaking at UCLA she said Russia actions echo Nazi era rhetoric while stressing she is not making a direct comparison.
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Coal giant to pay record $27.5 million fine for pollution
Washington report says Alpha Natural Resources will pay 27.5 million and spend 200 million to curb illegal discharges from 79 mines and 25 processing plants across Kentucky, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia and West Virginia. The deal covers violations dating 2006 to 2013 and 6,000+ permit breaches, with 800 outfall pipes releasing contaminants into waterways.
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Tazewell board awards grant for Second Chance concert
The Tazewell County Board of Supervisors approved a $10,000 grant to the Second Chance Learning Center for the upcoming Summer concert, Second Chance Rocks the Two Virginia's, set for June 21 at Mitchell Stadium in Bluefield featuring Florida Georgia Line Nelly Chris Lane Band and Clare Dunn. The board also discussed expanding cell service and wireless Internet to unserved areas and heard residents’ concerns about jail overcrowding and Buckhorn Street road conditions.
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Concord University Board of Governors to hold special meeting
The Concord University Board of Governors will convene a special meeting of the full board on Wednesday March 12 at 2 p.m. The video conference will be in Room B-19, Marsh Hall. The agenda seeks approval of Presidential Search Committee recommendations. Minutes and information will be on concord.edu under Administration Board of Governors. For details contact Lora Woolwine at 1 304 384 6292 or Wwoolwine concord.edu.
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Prosecutor disputes venue motion in Kirk case hearings
Assistant Prosecuting Attorney George Sitler did not object to an outside expert review of the jury pool but opposed granting a venue change. Judge William Sadler set a May 19 status hearing to consider the defense severance request for eight alleged juvenile victims. Kirk faces 19 counts after pleading guilty to seven earlier counts. the case stems from misconduct involving students at Pike View High School and related online activity.
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Song sparks pride in West Virginia roots and global reach
Denver leads an effort to promote the idea with thanks to legislative allies and to the Bluefield Daily Telegraph. The world knows Country Roads through performers like Ray Charles and Loretta Lynn, with stories of Chinese drivers singing it abroad reinforcing West Virginia pride. Denver highlights national and international recall of the song.
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