U S Ranking Edges Up to 11th in 2016 Economic Freedom
The 2016 Index of Economic Freedom places the United States at 11th among 186 nations, up one notch from 12th. Hong Kong and Singapore lead, while the U S score slides to 75.4 out of 100. Government spending and regulatory costs rise, with taxation and debt highlighted as ongoing drags on freedom.
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Local News Note From Bluefield Chronicle
Editorial snapshot shows Randy Mooney as publisher and Samantha Perry as editor in chief with a religious quotation from Zechariah 1 3 AKJV included. The snippet indicates staff roles and a quoted scripture without further context or event details.
West Virginia AG returns 10 million to fight drug abuse
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey said his office will return 10 million from the Consumer Protection Fund to the general fund and governor’s office to support drug abuse treatment and reduce drug test backlogs at the state police crime lab. The move, part of a 33.5 million cumulative return, aims to combat the prescription drug and heroin epidemic and fund health care related settlements.
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AFSP WV Chapter Seeks Volunteers for Suicide Prevention
The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention's West Virginia chapter works toward zero personal crisis reports and seeks volunteers in Mercer County and surrounding areas. Contact Heather Barnett at heatherbarnett bennett@gmail.com or 276 722 2722 to help in local prevention efforts.
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Letters to the editor on public issues publishable
The Daily Telegraph invites letters on matters of public interest. Contributors should include signature, address and phone number for possible publication. Submit opinions by mail to the editor.
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NCAA faces scrutiny as UNC case tests its ethics
Dan Thomasson discusses the NCAA's handling of North Carolina's athletic program amid decades‑long allegations of fraud in paper classes and eligibility. He warns the revised stance risks undermining the NCAA’s education‑first image and highlights revenue and power dynamics in major conferences.
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