State Fair costs prompt call for affordability and reform
West Virginia’s State Fair drew praise for being exciting and economically beneficial to Greenbrier County, but readers complain admission and ride prices are high. A family of four faces about 150 dollars excluding lodging, gas, and souvenirs, prompting calls to lower gate fees, curb concert add-ons, and pressure vendors for lower food prices while keeping charity goals.
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Readers laud summer school practicum at Marshall and Raleigh schools
Marshall University Graduate College and Raleigh County Schools completed their seventh annual Summer School Practicum serving regular and special education students. Over five weeks from June 29 to July 29 more than 100 students enjoyed academic art music and recreational activities from kindergarten through 12th grade at Woodrow Wilson High School. The program thanks Principal Miller Hall staff and summer workers plus sponsors Beckley Fire Department WJLS Walmart Raleigh General Hospital Carpet World Bailey Auto Repair Pioneer Medical Supply and Victoria Smolsky program coordinator.
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Letters on Bible class stirs debate in local paper
In a spirited reader exchange, residents argue over a proposed high school Bible class. Supporters say elective Bible study honors truth, while opponents claim it clashes with public school neutrality.
Unabomber reward for David Kaczynski sparks tax debate
The FBI awarded David Kaczynski a one million dollar reward for informing on his brother Theodore Kaczynski, the Unabomber. He plans to use part of the money for legal bills and donate the rest to victims and their families, arguing Congress should tax relief to make it a true million.
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Unknown Soldier Medal Debate After Reburial
The Vietnam era Unknown Soldier Michael Blassie was identified by DNA and reburied in St Louis on July 10. The Blassie family seeks to keep the Medal of Honor with him, while the tomb at Arlington would retain the symbol for those who fought in Vietnam. Secretary Cohen faces the decision as debate continues.
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