Senate leader outlines overhaul of West Virginia colleges
Senate Education Chairman Lloyd Jackson says higher education is crucial to West Virginia's economy and outlines plans to centralize governance, improve accountability, and align funding with statewide needs. He spoke at Marshall University's Celebrity Lecture series noting tax limits and resource competition among schools.
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Lincoln
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West Virginia fugitive hauled from cruise ship in Florida
Alfred DePinho 41, a former Greenbrier County resident, was arrested in Florida on a Mercer County fugitive from justice warrant for felony failure to pay child support. Mercer County officials prepared extradition. DePinho to face arraignment after transfer to Southern Regional Jail.
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Greenbrier County
Residents rush to register for November election
Mercer County residents race to register with Greg Jordan of the Daily Telegraph. The Oct 10 deadline for the Nov 7 general election nears as 105 people registered in August and 85 by Thursday. July saw 36 and June 26 registrations, with shoppers at the new Wal-Mart Supercenter offering another registration opportunity.
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Marion teen murder trial moved to Raleigh County
The first Marion County teen charged in the July 4 beating death and run over of Arthur Warren will be tried in Raleigh County tentatively on November 15. Judge Rodney Merrifield ordered the venue switch after a preliminary hearing and amid large local and national attention during a vigil that drew 500 people and activists from multiple sides.
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Raleigh
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Arthur
J.R.” Warren
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Abkhazia seeks recognition after independence in Beckley
Abkhazia ambassador Dr Viacheslav Chirikba travels from Beckley to Washington to press for international recognition and aid as the region remains unrecognized despite declaring independence after the 1993 ceasefire. Local entrepreneur Marz Attar hosts cultural ties and contemplates a 45 million dollar wireless system plan to connect Abkhazia.
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Caucasus
Murat Yagan
West Virginia
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United States
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