Buchanan County Loses Real-Life Superheroes Deputies Die
Kate Coil reports Buchanan County mourns two deputies killed bravely while protecting others in a local tragedy. Surviving deputies Rasnake and Charles faced the danger and civilians like Roger Daniels were aided, highlighting the real life heroism of law enforcement and the community's shared grief.
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Buchanan County
Cameron Neil Justus
William Ezra
Billy” Stiltner
Eric Dwayne Rasnake
Shane Earl Charles
Roger Daniels
Justus and
Stiltner
Ray Foster
Duffield Daily Telegraph Staff bylines and motto
Newsroom staff listings for publisher editor and city desk named Darryl Hudson Andy Patton Brian Woodson Samantha Perry with motto Come to me all ye that labor and are heavy laden from Matthew 11 28 AKJV reflected as a relay of mission and values for the paper's readership
Failure of West Virginia lawmakers blocks coal tax relief
The coal severance tax reform bill would have redirected the first 5 percent of tax proceeds to the 30 coal producing counties over five years, with McDowell County potentially gaining 2 to 3 million. Critics blame Charleston lawmakers for failing to compromise between Senate and House demands. Voters may seek new leaders who can pass such legislation next year.
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McDowell County
Clif Moore
D-Mcdowell
Register-Herald
Moore
Charleston
House
Senate
Joe Manchin
West Virginia
Mountain State
Texting law debate stirs Marietta letters
Rich Nuckolls of Marietta Ga voices strong opposition to a failed combined texting and seat belt law. He calls Democrats paternalistic, questions federal funding for the Colonial Intermodal Center, and argues safety rules should not infringe on personal freedom while suggesting cost overruns and eventual abandonment.
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Corey Palumbo
Palumbo
Mr. Palumbo
Rich
Marietta
Resilient Japanese couple dig out after disaster
Jaletta Albright Desmond recounts a 79 year old man and his 73 year old wife clearing debris and restoring life after a devastating quake and floods. They refuse relief, rely on neighbors, and embody loyalty, responsibility, and communal effort amid Japan’s recovery. They see value in self-help and offering comfort to others.
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Iron Man
NBC
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Ediplomat.com
Nagasaki
Hiroshima
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