Gas price duel shapes Indiana North Carolina primary eve
Clinton and Obama trade barbs on gas tax holiday as Indiana and North Carolina hold pivotal Democratic primaries. Each touts plans while oil tops $120 a barrel, economists urge caution, and superdelegates loom large in the race for 2,025 needed votes.
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D C Madam Palfrey apologizes to family before suicide
Deborah Jeane Palfrey known as the D C Madam wrote notes to her mother and sister saying prison would be an exit strategy she could not endure. Police released the letters after confirming the death ruled a suicide by hanging at her mother's Tarpon Springs home.
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Bear guard at Louisiana State Penitentiary boosts security
Warden Burl Cain praises a 400 plus pound black bear living inside the Louisiana State Penitentiary as an extra layer of security. The bear, likely a large female, was spotted near the center of the maximum security prison about 115 miles from New Orleans. Officials estimate footprints at six inches in diameter, equating to roughly 450 pounds. They say eight to ten bears are present on the grounds.
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Virginia Town Election Races Across Counties
Bluefield Cedar Bluff Pocahontas Richlands Tazewell areas list mayoral and council candidates. Incumbents James H. Jones Anita G. Brown Jack H. Harry T. Rick Ould Jr. seek re election. other names include Don R. Harris Art Scott Anglis Trigg Jr. Diana Hagg and more.
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Jimmy” Jones
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Edward Presley, Jr
Donald Scott Linkous
Anglis Trigg, Jr
Johnnie Smith
C. Darell Cantrell
G. W. “Bill” McCall, Jr
Donnie Joe McGhee
Wilma Short Sayers
Kenneth M. “Kenny” Shepard
Timothy M. Trent
Chris A. Blankenship
James R. Doake
David H. Fox
Danny C. Willis
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Grundy Town Council
E. Diana Hagg
Chris A. Mitchell
M. Gary Prater
Amanda Gaye Blankenship
Jimmy H. Goff
Giles County
Pearlsburg
Robert L. Dickerson Jr
Daniel H. Robertson
Jimmie R. Williams
Pearisburg
Narrows
H. Clayton Davis
Thomas S. Garrett
Roger A. Martin
William C. Holt
Concord honors Libby Alvis for long service with dining hall naming
Randy Alvis said his mother learned the dining hall was named for her as she faced cancer treatment, a gesture students and administrators call a fitting tribute. Jessica Cook and Jerry Beasley praised her impact on Concord, calling her a cornerstone and a mentor. ARAMARK’s Randy Keaton announced she will be guest of honor at a regional meeting. Joseph Marsh noted her 50 plus years of service.
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Mosquitoes fed by Elwood Street pond drive Bluefield health push
Mercer County faces LaCross Encephalitis risk with bluefield area breeding grounds. Health officials note seven Mercer County cases in 2006, six in Bluefield, and urge residents to remove standing water from items like tires and birdbaths. The Elwood Street pond drainage, funded by a $3,000 West Nile grant, is a joint effort with Bluefield, county commission, solid waste authority, and Day Report Center.
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