Courtesy calls mark start of Garland Supreme Court fight
Day one of Merrick Garland’s nomination featured Democratic leaders meeting the judge while Republicans vow to block. Democratic leaders touted a hearing push as GOP resistance and Obama’s pick faced a politically charged battle linking the case to Donald Trump.
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Memorial notices for Margaret Ann Simmons and Jimmy Warden
Bluefield area obituaries note Margaret Ann Simmons 76 of Bluefield WV, died March 9 2016 in Bluefield. She is survived by two brothers and multiple nieces and nephews. service March 20 at Cravens-Shires Funeral Home. Jimmy Uriah Warden 78 of Bluefield WV died March 15 2016. service March 18 at Cravens-Shires, burial Woodlawn Memorial Park. The families will receive friends prior to services.
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College Avenue
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Arlie
Margaret Ayers
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First Baptist Church
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Arlie Ayers, Jr
Evelyn Frye
Mary House
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Patti
James L
Mike
London
Cravens-Shires Funeral Home
Bluewell
Matthew Coiner
First Baptist Church of
Cravensshires.com
Augusta Street
Jimmy Uriah Warden
Index Lane
Mercer Nursing and
Mary Anna Crane
Jimmie Todd Warden
Butch Johnson
South Carolina
Michelle Webb
Virginia
Lisa House
Tazewell
Ella Mae Warden
Deloris Duff
T.A
Buddy” Warden
Louise
North Carolina
W.L. Warden
Brenda
Green Valley
Larry Roberts
Woodlawn Memorial Park
Warden
Funeral services scheduled for King and Reese
Funerals today include Matthew N. Sam King at 11 a.m. at Cravens-Shires Funeral Directory Bluewell with entombment at Woodlawn Memorial Park Mausoleum. Mrs Theresa Owens Reese to be held at noon at Little Zion Baptist Church Bishop with interment at Hartwell Cemetery.
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Republicans and Clinton Seize Rally at Delegates Clash
Republicans weigh last ditch moves to block Trump as Cruz lobbies for a unity ticket while Kasich paths falter. Clinton widens lead after four primary wins as Sanders struggles to halt the nominating race.
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Prosecutors oppose delay in Blankenship sentencing
Federal prosecutors urge no postponement of Massey Energy CEO Don Blankenship's sentencing after his December 3 misdemeanor conspiracy conviction for willfully violating mine safety standards at the Upper Big Branch Mine. They seek separate restitution hearings, with sentencing set for April 6 and potential penalties up to one year in prison and a $250,000 fine.
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WVU ordered to release emails on right-to-work study
Monongalia County Circuit Judge Phillip Gaujot ruled West Virginia University must provide seven redacted emails tied to a right-to-work legislation report prepared for the legislature. The International Brotherhood of Teamsters sought access, filing two FOIA lawsuits against the university and the state Senate. The case questions $17,000 in state funds used for the GOP aligned study. WV will become the 26th right-to-work state on July 1.
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Firefighters battle Matoaka mobile home blaze
Matoaka fire crews fought a single wide mobile home fire at 7182 Rock Road around 7 19 p m. The cause was undetermined and the home was empty. Responding agencies included Montcalm and Bluestone Valley departments and Princeton Rescue Squad. No injuries were reported.
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Growth anticipated at Pocahontas ATV trailhead
Harris notes Southwest Virginia ATV trails show rapid growth and a new information center in Pocahontas aims to accommodate rising tourist numbers. Officials expect a surge in visitors as the old site closes after the move. David Woodard runs the center and will guide tourists to area options.
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