Early voting grows as voters use no excuse options
In many states voters increasingly cast ballots early by mail or in person. West Virginia and Tennessee show strong no excuse absentee options while others allow satellite polls before Election Day. Critics argue early voting can dilute turnout spikes, yet overall absentee and early voting remain far below Election Day totals.
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West Virginia doctors cheer House cap on awards
Princeton surgeon Dr Dini Branson and local physicians applaud the House vote to cap malpractice awards but doubt Senate passage under Democrat control. CAMC officials and Gov Wise show backing for trauma funding while urging action amid regional insurance pressures.
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Stocks slip as earnings worries deepen market caution
The market fell as the S&P dropped 2.1 percent and the Dow 1.8 percent amid weak economy signals. Commerce showed 1.3 percent spring growth, softer than earlier quarters, while a University of Michigan sentiment report indicated fading consumer confidence. Analysts cited win dow-dressing and multiple companies issuing negative pre announces, including General Electric Philip Morris and Delta Air Lines, as factors easing investor momentum.
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Iraq weapons debate amid uncertain evidence and war push
The discussion circles the Iraq weapons threat and the push for war. Officials acknowledge limits in proving mass destruction links to al Qaida. Hans Blix questions Iraq’s WMD proof, while Bush Cheney and Duelfer offer cautious forecasts and caution against definitive judgments. Net sources provide White House background papers.
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Tragedy in Tazewell: Miller Accused in Fatal Home Shooting
Testimony at the Tazewell County trial details a jealous altercation at Alicia Lambert's Thompson Valley home. Miller allegedly shot Proffitt in the head, then Lambert and her father John Lambert, dragged Lambert and fled in a vehicle before later surrendering. investigators describe multiple statements by Miller and a bloodstained scene.
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Princeton Obituary: Junior Whittaker 71
Junior Whittaker 71 of Route 3 Box 210 Princeton died Sept 27 2002 at Giles Memorial Hospital Pearisburg Va. Born June 10 1931 in Mercer County he retired from Appalachian Power Glen Lyn plant after 40 years. Surviving wife Pat Thompson Whittaker. daughter Vickie Woods son Leon Whittaker Nathan Dale Whittaker. four granddaughters four great grandchildren two brothers four sisters. Funeral 2 p.m. Sunday at Davis Funeral Home Chapel Oakvale with burial Whittaker Family Cemetery Pleasant Hill. Nephews pallbearers. Friends may call 6-8 p.m. today.
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