Kaine tightens gun background checks after Tech shootings
Virginia Governor Kaine signed an executive order to add anyone court ordered to receive mental health treatment to the state police gun ban database, closing the inpatient outpatient loophole. The move aims to ensure background checks flag dangerous individuals, linking state records to the federal database and affecting future gun purchases.
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Athens woman earns Jefferson Award for community service
Mary Lu Geiger of Athens, town recorder, was honored with a Jefferson Award for decades of volunteer work with multiple organizations. Nominated by the Athens Town Council, she highlighted church activities, Teens Encounter Christ, WE CAN programs, Girl Scout leadership, and knitting prayer shawls for women in Iraq and Sudan.
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Samuel Beard
Bill Archer
Barcher
Bottonline
Blood drive and used curriculum fair listed for Boissevain and Bluefield
In Boissevain a Tuesday blood drive runs noon to 6 pm at the 935 Rescue Squad Building, sponsored by the Center for Christian Action. In Bluefield Westminster Church hosts HEARTH Homeschooling's annual used curriculum fair Friday May 4 from 6 pm to 9 pm with seller setup from 5:30 pm and a display of items including Apologia Saxon Math and Math-A-See.
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Tape may reveal order to fire at Kent State shooting
Kent State survivor Alan Canfora says an audio tape from the 1970 National Guard shooting could prove an order to fire was given. He urges government reexamination, noting the 13 second volley followed a shouted command and calling for truth and healing for victims and guardsmen.
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Canfora
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Melamine in China feeds sparks debate over safety
In China melamine appears common in animal feed and even praised by some suppliers. U.S. authorities have recalled pet foods containing the contaminant after kidney deaths linked to contaminated wheat gluten. Experts warn little is known about melamine's interactions, while officials probe supply chains and testing methods.
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American Chemical Society
Kapin
Kaiyuan Protein Feed
Associated Press
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Jiangsu
Xuzhou Anying Biologic Technology Development Co
Shandong
Binzhou Futian Biotechnology Co
FDA
Xuzhou Anying
Ji Denghui
Sanming Dinghui Chemical Trading Co
Fujian
Nitro town sides with city in World War I tank dispute
Nitro mayor claims the M1917 Renault FT-17 tank was loaned by the federal government and belongs to the city. Moody family, after his 1987 gift from a Virginia VFW post and his 2005 death, moved the 6-ton tank to Indiana, prompting a legal fight with Moody’s heirs and Ropkey Armor Museum owner Fred Ropkey who intends to restore and exhibit the vehicle.
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Casto
VFW
Virginia
Ropkey Armor Museum
Fred Ropkey
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