Garland shaped by Harvard bonds in rise to Supreme Court
Harvard classmate portraits Merrick Garland as a standout from his early days at Harvard College and Law School. The article notes tight ongoing ties, a steady, unblemished career path, and roles shaping his legal journey from law review editor to clerk, professor, and judge.
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Two more Americans identified among Brussels victims
State Department confirms two more U S citizens killed in Brussels attacks raising total American deaths to four. Officials note 31 people died and 270 injured at Brussels airport and the subway. White House conveyed condolences to families including Justin and Stephanie Shults who studied at Vanderbilt.
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Stephanie Shults
America
Justin Shults
Gatlinburg
Tennessee
Stephanie
Lexington
Kentucky
Vanderbilt University
Owen Graduate School of Management
Change drives party labels from Virginia local elections
Mary Jo Ficius of the Virginia Municipal League argues against partisan local elections saying it invites more party influence and listing on ballots. Brian Earls notes the bill would mark party names on ballots for all nominated candidates except school boards. governors must sign by April 10.
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Virginia Municipal League
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Tazewell
Community pushes for spay and neuter program
Shelter officials advocate low cost spay and neuter services to curb roaming and injuries, reduce cancer risks in pets, and improve animal health. Work aims to finish by fall with public access by early next year, aided by a fundraiser at The Rail Yard in Bluefield and a silent auction.
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Bottonline.com
Diabetic alert dog planned for Ty Maxey
Ty Maxey faces type 1 diabetes challenges and chases a diabetic alert dog after Dexcom proves imperfect. The family seeks $15,000 for the dog plus travel, insurance, and care costs, hoping donations accelerate the effort. The goal is to spread awareness and ease Ty’s daily testing burden.
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