Study finds youth violence and substance use vary by race in Atlanta area
A government study of 16 262 teens across 151 U S schools shows whites more prone to self harm via tobacco or drugs while blacks and Hispanics more often carry weapons or fight. Hispanics lead in armed carrying at 23 percent. blacks fight most at 43 percent. whites drink and drive less.
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Oak Hill mayor seeks repayment over alleged improper payout
Oak Hill Mayor Calvin Jones, serving as interim manager, seeks nearly 13000 dollars he says former City Manager Tom Oxley improperly paid to himself on his last day. Oxley resigned after 11 years. payroll checks totaling over 16000 included unused leave pay.
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Grand jury probes gifts bought by former PSC official
Federal grand jury investigates items bought by former Public Service Commission administrator Wayne Crowder in Charleston. The Gazette reports gifts included pens clocks and manicure sets from Steak & Ale staff. Crowder was fired Aug 1 for inappropriate purchases amid questions about food and liquor deliveries after hours.
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State Fair of West Virginia Opens in 74th Year
The State Fair of West Virginia opens its gates for its 74th year as workers bustle across the grounds. Jane Ford Hanson, a first time exhibitor from Lewisburg, arranges portraits and landscapes at Hen House Studio run by her brother Glen Ford. The duo, joined by Zella Ford, plans a chicken motif in art. Nearby teens Tracy Pack and Eric Mengel work on the landscape display with 30 tons of sand at the commercial midway. 4 H youth Laura Tuckwiller and Reagan Simms are active in the Youth Building.
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