Indiana nuns denied at polls over photo ID rule
About a dozen nuns from Saint Mary's Convent in South Bend were turned away from a polling place by a fellow sister for lacking state or federal photo ID. Secretary of State Rokita defended the law, while lawmakers and voting rights groups noted confusion amid the state’s strict photo ID requirements and ongoing efforts to obtain proper IDs before the general election.
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Primaries highlight economy as voters weigh Obama Clinton
Voters in Indiana and North Carolina cite the economy as the dominant issue as Obama and Clinton face a tough road to the nomination. Obama relies on black voters in Indiana, Clinton leads among white voters there, while Wright’s controversy partly colors perceptions. About a dozen elderly nuns at St Mary's Convent in South Bend were turned away for lacking photo IDs.
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Mayoral race in Bluefield faces vacancy on July 1
Bluefield Virginia prepares for a new mayor as Harris takes the oath July 1 leaving a council seat open. Linkous notes a strong management team and a consensus approach to appoint a successor. Charles Owens at bottonline.com can provide more details.
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Tazewell mayor and council seats decided in unofficial returns
In Tazewell six candidates competed for three town seats with unofficial results showing Timothy M Trent 171 Wilma Short 154 and C Carell 165 as winners. Mayor Jack H Harry won re election with 244 votes. Four candidates vied for three council seats. Chris A Blankenship 217 David H Fox 198 Danny C Willis 256 and incumbent James R Doake 193 votes.
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Bill” McCall, Jr
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James R. Doake
Charles Owens
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WVU president faces faculty rift over Bresch degree scandal
WVU plans to implement independent panel recommendations as administrators reassess Bresch's executive MBA awarded retroactively. Garrison defends his record amid faculty outrage and donor hesitancy, noting enrollment gains and strong giving despite calls for accountability and a possible criminal probe. The University Assembly will hold a special meeting May 14 to discuss the crisis and governance reforms.
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