Cochran to Help with Bluefield Police Civil Suit
National legal circus comes to Bluefield as superstar lawyer Johnnie Cochran joins Robert Ellison's family in a civil action against Bluefield Police Department. Ellison, paralyzed after an alleged police misconduct incident, draws debate over race while authorities claim a fall caused his injuries.
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Festivals Light Up Southern West Virginia This Weekend
Bridge Day at New River Gorge draws over 300 parachutists and 200 rappelers from the world’s longest arch bridge while Hinton hosts Railroad Days with music and food. Autumn colors frame several other events including college football and a Girl Scout festival as Dawn A Keys invites readers to explore.
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Readers Speak Out on West Virginia Issues and Cruelty
A reader criticizes travelers and locals, arguing state funds disappear into programs and roads. Letters reference Gauley Fest arrests, river campground reports, and welfare debates while recounting personal losses from pets poisoned by anti freeze and urging readers to pressure officials in Beckley and Charleston.
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Parents Lose Ground to Peers in Child Development Theory
Nerissa Young reports for The Register-Herald on evolving views of nature versus nurture. Researchers challenge parental primacy, noting genetics and peer influence shape intelligence and personality while environment and early education can mitigate gaps.
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