Mercer County Sheriff Seizes Three Marijuana Plants
Mercer County Sheriff's officers found three marijuana plants about three feet tall in a wooded area near Princeton along Old Beckley Road. The plants, valued at about $6,000 on the street, were stored for forensic testing as the investigation continues. Arrests are pending.
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Wal-Mart offers voter registration in 36 states
Shoppers at Wal-Mart stores line up at registration tables open noon to 8 pm as part of a national effort. About 14 people had registered by mid afternoon, including residents new to the area and those who previously had difficulty reaching courthouse offices. Some plan to help others register, and guidance is available via the state attorney general’s office and online.
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State Attorney General’s Office
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State cites rising felony child support cases
Agents said the prosecutor’s office is handling more felony failure to pay child support as mediation fails. Court action targets habitual nonpayers, with state records showing all payments. DePinho was captured after being flagged in the National Criminal Identification Center as a fugitive.
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Sadler
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National Criminal Identification Center
Senate study calls for workforce retraining and liberal arts balance
Senate discussion centered on retraining the current workforce and expanding community college and graduate programs. Governor Jackson stressed preparing workers for a new economy while preserving broad liberal arts education. He noted the need to provide remedial education for adults who missed basic skills in earlier schooling.
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UN approach to Georgia Abkhazia conflict questioned
Dr. Chirikba criticizes the UN for not addressing both sides and warns against a one-sided stance. He says accommodation is needed and predicts no quick U.S. intervention, noting Georgia's leader and Abkhaz concerns shape negotiations with Russia and the UN. He aims to present a constructive Abkhaz position despite a prolonged process.
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Funeral details for Nancy Pauley Morehead and others
Funeral services and burials are listed for Nancy Pauley Morehead at 2 p.m. in White Gate Virginia with burial at Morning Star Cemetery Bland. Valaze Overall to be buried at Rostlawn Memorial Estate Bluewell. Amos D Stiltner to be laid to rest at Mountain Valley Memorial Park Big Rock with services at Shortridge Ramey in Grundy Virginia.
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Bluewell
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Grundy
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Gore's clean coal message helps Gore win UMW endorsement
JS HARLESTON AP Gore's pledge to back mechanisms for clean coal and to support miners' concerns led the United Mine Workers to endorse his presidential bid. UMW President Cecil Roberts said Gore assured a future for coal miners in the nation's energy mix and provided 10 points of clarification before the unanimous board vote.
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al Gore
The
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UMW
Gore
Cecil Roberts
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U.S
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