Wise County on the Web

A tongue in cheek review of the news published this week regarding Wise County.
Normally posted every Sunday before 10:00 p.m. unless I'm lazy.
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For the week ending 5/31/08
This Week's Overall News Theme: Prognosis Negative

The Story
)News worthiness (1 to 5)	********
The Spin	Any press is good press. Uh.....not so much.

The Story
News worthiness	*
The Spin	Exclusive photo of "major award":

The Story	Veterans get a little testy on Memorial Day as small crowds show up to pay tribute and not one area high school student submits an entry in the "Pride In America" essay contest.
News worthiness	**
The Spin	A VH1 marathon of "Flava Of Love" was to blame.

The Story
News worthiness	*******
The Spin	Cars Pulling Out In Front of Rock Trucks + Spending Taxpayer Money On A Weigh Station = Less Deaths?

The Story	Authorities arrest a young girl on hit and run charges.
News worthiness	*******
The Spin	Other than that, it was the perfect crime.

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