West Virginia to offer non English driver tests
A federal ruling requires states to offer tests in languages other than English and West Virginia moves to correct past gaps. The DMV plans Japanese and German translations soon, reflecting a growing multicultural business pull and ties to Toyota and overseas trade efforts in Nagoya and Germany. Senator Rockefeller and Gov Underwood cited broader economic shifts as motivation to modernize licensure.
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Raleigh County Veterans Museum Fund appeal urged in Register-Herald
The Raleigh County Veterans Association opened a Bank of Raleigh account for donations to build a regional veterans museum in Beckley West Virginia. The project aims to honor service members and educate youth with military memorabilia and lessons in peace. Donors are asked to make checks payable to Raleigh County Veterans Association Inc Veterans Museum Fund and may have their names listed on a scroll of honor.
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Reader letter blasts Cassells and political bias
A reader criticizes columnist Mark Cassells for defending tobacco firms and hating Democrats and the poor. The letter accuses him of blaming liberals for issues from El Nino to psoriasis, while acknowledging his intelligence and writing skill. The writer urges Cassells to lighten up and notes shared perspectives.
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Head Start thanks Tamarack for graduation theater use
Head Start programs in Bradley Home-Base express appreciation to Wilma Noel of Tamarack for the Hewlett Smith Theater use for their graduation ceremonies. Tamarack and its employees are praised as the Best of West Virginia by coordinators Linda Landanese Pamela J. Daniel and Freda Boggess.
National View on New Body Mass Guidelines
An opinion piece laments a midgame policy shift that reclassifies millions as fat based on BMI. It argues the new threshold marks Americans 5'5" and 150 pounds or 6'0" and 184 pounds as fat, aiming to align with global standards. The column scorns gov policy and recalls immigrant hunger, comparing officials to a punchline in a Henry Youngman joke.
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Letters policy at The Register Herald requests signed pieces
The Register Herald urges readers to send signed letters with address and daytime phone. All letters are checked before publication and edited for clarity without changing intent. Libelous submissions are not published and some letters may exceed 300 words by exception.
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Medicated male improvement SR II satire hits Viagra debate
Nerissa Young notes mock pharmaceutical lineup and legal jabs over Viagra use and sex, pregnancy, and insurance while spoofing male enhancement claims. The Register-Herald article blends satire with commentary on gender, alimony, and consumer rights.
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