Haspel fights to win Senate support for CIA director role
CIA nominee Gina Haspel faced skeptical Democrats as she urged confirmation despite critics of her role in post 9/11 interrogation. Trump praised her as tough on terror, while lawmakers pressed declassification and accountability concerns.
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Bluefield students run city government in first Student Day
Bluefield held Student Government Day with Andy Sheetz presenting a Tree City USA banner as Bluefield joins 17 West Virginia cities. Rideout outlined a CMSFP pilot with Army civilian managers, city cleanups at exits and parks, and contracts for Fitness Center upgrades and paving. A stand‑alone Municipal Building Commission was created with nominations to oversee city assets and loans.
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Voter ID Rules Dominate Mercer McDowell Monroe Balloting
Mercer County aims for about 10 000 voters with 2 500 early ballots already cast as preparations continue. McDowell County reports 245 early ballots with 37 precincts and a help line for polling place questions. Monroe County also plans, with calls to the county clerk and new ID requirements plus three exemptions for certain residents.
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Triplets Born at Roanoke Memorial Hospital
Brittany Kinder welcomed identical triplet girls at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital after a Friday checkup revealed premature births. Brielle Nicole 2 pounds 14.7 ounces, Brylee Marie 2 pounds 2.6 ounces, Brayelynn Paige 2 pounds 6.5 ounces. The babies remain in Roanoke Memorial through July under parental visits.
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West Virginia Senate race heating up amid Trump clash
Leader Mitch McConnell accused opponents of misinforming West Virginia voters as he aligned with the president's agenda. Don Blankenship touted millions in past GOP contributions and claimed Trump support, while state officials debated disclosures and potential release violations. McCarthy Jenkins Morrisey comment on strategy and transparency surfaced as campaigns push for November, with federal probes referenced but not substantiated.
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