West Virginia Capitol Dome Cleaning Sparks Debate and Action
A Charleston gold dome streak mars the Capitol, with Lawson Hamilton stepping from anonymity to back restoration calls. Secretary Joseph Markus says repairs are planned and a New York firm with Statue of Liberty restoration experience will advise. The Herald-Dispatch notes long-awaited cleanup efforts.
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Herald-Dispatch
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Society on Juvenile Crime and Adult Penalties
The piece argues against trying juveniles as adults to curb crime. It cites rising youth offenses, school shootings, sexual assaults by minors, and violence in communities while urging teaching right from wrong over fear of punishment. It contends prisons for youths won’t solve underlying problems.
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Arkansas
Chizen
Elkins
Inmates to pay part of health care costs
The plan requires each inmate to pay five dollars per doctor visit while waivers apply to those without funds. Emergency, chronic, mental health, and follow up care remain free. The bill, signed March 27 by Gov. Cecil Underwood, aims to trim costs amid claims of unnecessary treatments.
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Bill Davis
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West Virginia
Cecil Underwood
Clarksburg
Readers praise Western Greenbrier highways crew and Don Nuckols
Letter writers commend the Department of Highways Western Greenbrier County crew for core projects including Crag Road south of Rainelle. They urge support for Don Nuckols for Wyoming County School Board, praising his 40 years in education and leadership roles.
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Crag
Rainelle
Dawson
Lewisburg
Beckley
Nuckols
Wyoming County School Board
Don
Don Nuckols
Wyoming County
Word about sex and school business in the press
Charleston Daily Mail columnist L T Anderson critiques sexual language in politics and the press. He denounces shifting terms for sex, cites a Flaubert contest, and condemns school business partnerships such as shoe contracts and advertiser packages in schools and at colleges. He targets advertisers, coaches, and media influences in American culture.
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Kanawha City
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Florida State
Fred Haddad
Pepsi
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Nike
L.T. Anderson
Charleston Daily Mail
Readers invited to send letters to The Register Herald
The Register Herald invites readers to submit letters on any issue. Include address and daytime phone number. letters must be signed and may be edited for length or clarity. Send to The Register-Herald P O Drawer P Beckley WV 25802 or fax 304 255 4427 or email news@register-herald.com
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Jamestown's drought and hardship redefine early colonists
A historical account links Jamestown's near starvations to a severe six year drought starting with a brutal onset. Scientists cite drought-driven water table drops and brackish rivers observed in cypress rings. The story contrasts Jamestown’s suffering with Roanoke and re-evaluates colonial reputation.
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Chesapeake Bay
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